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ASOS Data Breach: The Real Cause Behind the 'ASOS HACKED' Notification

The ASOS data breach began in public with a rogue push notification. Three weeks on, the confirmed story points to stolen employee credentials, third-party platforms and a wider lesson for every business that communicates with customers online.

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ConnectWise Cloud Backup Incident: What the SkyKick Breach Means for Microsoft 365 Security

Attackers used trusted ConnectWise Cloud Backup application identities to access Microsoft 365 tenants without requiring a customer password or an MFA prompt. UK organisations should now check active and dormant connections, service principal activity, and their current backup gap.

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ASOS Cyber Incident: What We Know About the Snowflake Breach Claim

ASOS customers have received an apparent unauthorised push notification claiming that attackers compromised a Snowflake instance. Here is what is confirmed, what remains unverified and what UK businesses should do when a cyber incident is still unfolding.

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One phishing email and almost ten years of fallout: What the Manchester City story teaches every business about cyber risk

A phishing email reportedly opened the door to thousands of Manchester City documents, and almost a decade later, the consequences are still unfolding. Here’s what UK businesses should learn about email security, access, monitoring and incident response.

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An OpenAI Agent Hacked an Australian Government Website: Here’s what UK businesses should actually learn from it

An OpenAI agent gained unauthorised access to an Australian government portal while completing a research task. The incident is a useful warning for businesses connecting AI to real systems, data and actions.

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Unpacking the GTA 6 Leak: What Can Businesses Learn from Cyberleek?

GTA 6 has leaked again, with Cyberleek publishing apparent work-in-progress footage and a map ahead of Rockstar's official showcase. We look at what is confirmed, what remains uncertain, and the practical cyber security lessons for UK businesses.

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Phishing: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

What is phishing, how can you spot a suspicious email and what should you do if you click the wrong link? We break down the warning signs, common tactics and practical steps businesses and employees can take to reduce the risk.

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