Latest Cyber Headlines
All the headlines from our Cyber Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Victoria’s Secret Says Cyber Incident Led to Temporary Website Shut Down
Jun 3 2025 // Victoria’s Secret on Tuesday disclosed that a security incident relating to its information technology systems had led it to temporarily shut down its website for a few days last week. The company said it shut down...
Czech Republic Accuses China of ‘Malicious Cyber Campaign’ Against Foreign Ministry
May 30 2025 // The Czech Republic has accused China of being “responsible” for cyberattacks against a a communication network of its Foreign Ministry, officials said on Wednesday [May 28]. The Foreign Ministry in Prague said...
Iranian Pleads Guilty in US to 2019 Baltimore Ransomware Attack
May 29 2025 // An Iranian national pleaded guilty to participating in the high-profile 2019 Baltimore, Maryland, ransomware attack, among others, and to causing tens of millions of dollars in losses and disrupted services, the Department...
Cyberattack Surge Creates Opportunity for Insurers, Prompts Rethink on Premiums
May 28 2025 // A recent surge in high-profile cyberattacks is offering an opportunity for insurers including Munich Re AG and Chubb Ltd. to cash in from a rapidly expanding market — and prompting a rethink on premiums. As artificial...
Russian Hackers Target Western Firms Shipping Aid to Ukraine, US Intelligence Says
May 27 2025 // Hackers working for Russian military intelligence targeted Western technology and logistics companies involved in shipping assistance to Ukraine, the U.S. National Security Agency said. The hackers were trying to obtain...
Massachusetts Hacker to Plead Guilty to PowerSchool Data Breach
May 23 2025 // A Massachusetts man has agreed to plead guilty to hacking cloud-based education software provider PowerSchool and stealing data pertaining to millions of students and teachers that hackers used to extort the company and...
Markets/Coverages: CFC Adds Cyber Proactive Response to More Industry Products
May 22 2025 // CFC said it has extended the benefits of its new Cyber Proactive Response (CPR) coverage to existing policies tailored for the digital health, fintech, and technology sectors, effective immediately. “Each of these...
Hack of Contractor Was at Root of Massive Federal Data Breach
May 21 2025 // A software company that handles sensitive data for nearly every US federal agency was the victim of a cyber breach earlier this year due to a “major lapse” in security measures, according to documents reviewed...
Marks & Spencer Says Cyberattack to Cost £300 Million
May 21 2025 // Marks & Spencer Group Plc is facing a £300 million ($403 million) hit to operating profit this fiscal year from a cyberattack last month it blamed on human error that is still disrupting sales and operations. The...
New England’s Shield Health Settles Data Breach Cases for $15.3 Million
May 20 2025 // Shields Health Care Group has agreed to pay $15.3 million to settle federal and state class actions filed against it by patients over a 2022 data breach. Shields operates medical imaging and surgical centers in 50...
M&S’ Slow Recovery From Cyberattack Puts it at Risk of Lasting Damage
May 19 2025 // A month after a costly cyberattack on one of Britain’s best known retailers, Marks & Spencer has yet to restore online shopping as it prioritizes safety over speed, while retailers worldwide race to boost their...
UK Legal Aid Hack Includes ‘Significant Amount’ of Personal Data
May 19 2025 // Hackers have stolen a “significant amount of personal data” from people who received legal aid across England and Wales, the UK’s Ministry of Justice said. A breach at the Legal Aid Agency that was...
Diversification, Risk Modeling Top of Mind for Carriers as Cyber Liability Market Softens
May 19 2025 // As cyber insurance rates have begun to stabilize, insurance carriers are seeking more diversification to fuel their underwriting and growth strategies, according to panelists at this year’s PLUS Cyber Symposium in...
Cyber Market Continues to Expand as Rates Adjust, Says Guy Carpenter
May 19 2025 // Those fighting cybercrime and those who insure against it must perpetually race to keep up with the new tech, strategies, methods, and goals thrown at them by nefarious actors working from all over the world. After...
Cyberattack-Hit M&S Says Food Availability Improving Every Day
May 16 2025 // British retailer Marks & Spencer said on Thursday food volumes flowing from its distribution centers to its stores were back to normal levels after product availability was hit by last month’s...
Christian Dior Couture Client Data Breached in Cyberattack
May 16 2025 // Christian Dior Couture has been hit by a cyberattack, with hackers obtaining some of its customers’ data. LVMH’s second biggest fashion label said it recently discovered that an “unauthorized external...
Coinbase Hackers Had Access to Customer Data Since January
May 16 2025 // Hackers had near-constant access to some of Coinbase Global Inc.’s most valuable customer data since January, according to a person familiar with the incident who asked not to be named discussing company matters. The...
People Moves: AIG Taps Colombo From Swiss Re as CEO, Latin America and Caribbean; Willis Names Former Allianz Exec Vosloh as Head of Cyber for EMEA
May 15 2025 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at American International Group and Willis. A summary of these new hires follows here. AIG Taps Colombo From Swiss Re as CEO, Latin America and...
Steelmaker Nucor Shuts Down Some Output After Cyberattack
May 14 2025 // Nucor Corp., the biggest steel manufacturer in North America, shut down production at some of its facilities after detecting an unauthorized intrusion into its computer systems. The company took potentially affected...
Markets/Coverages: Markel Launches Affirmative Cyber Product for Collateral War Cover
May 14 2025 // Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc., launched a specialist cyber product to provide up to US$5 million of cover per risk for indirect losses arising from an act of war. Cyber risks are a...
