All articles tagged with #cyber attack
Iranian-affiliated hackers reportedly shut down a small UK power generator for four days in an unprecedented cyberattack, prompting briefings to energy firms; officials say the wider grid remained resilient and the National Cyber Security Centre is investigating, with plans for a UK AI-powered cyber shield from GCHQ in the future.
The UK government will launch a public awareness campaign and a nationwide home-defense exercise to help people prepare for cyber-attacks and severe weather, update the national risk register with new risks including digital resilience failures, and test response via Operation Albiston Shadow, while encouraging individuals to take small steps to secure food, water and essential services.
France's national postal service, La Poste, and its banking arm, La Banque Postale, were hit by a suspected DDoS cyber-attack causing service disruptions during the busy Christmas period, with online services inaccessible and mail deliveries slowed, amid a series of recent cyber incidents targeting French government and private sector entities.
The UK government advises organizations to prepare for cyber-attacks by maintaining physical, offline copies of their plans and adopting resilience strategies to ensure operational continuity amid increasing significant cyber incidents, including recent high-profile hacks affecting major retailers and healthcare providers.
Over 70,000 Discord users have had their government-issued ID photos compromised following a cyber attack on a third-party vendor, with reports suggesting the actual impact may be much higher, affecting millions of users' sensitive data. Discord has taken steps to address the breach, notified authorities, and is advising users to remain vigilant against suspicious communications.
Asahi has partially resumed beer and other product production at its Japanese breweries after a cyber-attack disrupted its operations, affecting stock levels and shipments, with full recovery still underway.
Jaguar Land Rover is gradually resuming production after a cyber-attack forced factory shutdowns, with the first restart at Wolverhampton, but full recovery will take weeks, impacting suppliers and highlighting the need for government support in the manufacturing sector.
Japan is experiencing a shortage of Asahi products, including beer and bottled tea, due to a major cyber-attack that has disrupted the company's operations in the country, leading to halted production and supply chain issues across major retailers.
Japan is on the verge of running out of Asahi Super Dry beer due to a cyber attack that disrupted supply chains, highlighting vulnerabilities in the beverage industry.
Jaguar Land Rover plans to resume some manufacturing operations in the UK after a cyber-attack caused a temporary halt, with phased restart efforts underway and government support announced to aid the supply chain recovery.
A UK MP suggests that additional government aid may be necessary for Jaguar Land Rover and its supply chain following a cyber-attack that halted production and threatened suppliers, with discussions ongoing about further financial support and the need for improved cybersecurity measures.
The UK government will guarantee a £1.5bn loan to Jaguar Land Rover to support its suppliers and protect jobs amid a cyber attack that has halted production since August, costing the company at least £50m weekly. The move aims to stabilize the supply chain and safeguard employment across the UK automotive sector.
The UK government will underwrite a £1.5bn loan guarantee to Jaguar Land Rover following a cyber-attack that disrupted its UK factories, aiming to support the supply chain and protect jobs in the automotive sector.
The UK government is considering financial support options for Jaguar Land Rover's supply chain firms affected by a cyber attack that halted production, including purchasing parts or providing loans, to prevent supplier bankruptcies while JLR's factories remain shut.
Jaguar Land Rover will cover the full cost of a recent cyber attack due to the company's lack of cyber insurance, highlighting the financial risks companies face when they are uninsured against cyber threats.