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When dealing with a cyber attack, the specter of a cyber attack looms large over corporations, with potential repercussions that can ravage both finances and consumer trust. The recent assault on retail giant Marks & Spencer by the notorious hacking group Scattered Spider demonstrates the profound vulnerabilities at stake. Understanding the breadth of such a cyber attack is crucial not only for recovering affected businesses but also for safeguarding future operations.

By James Rees, MD, Razorthorn Security Communication is an essential element in every aspect of modern society. It underpins how we share ideas, manage difficult situations and advance our careers. In the information security sector, effective communication isn’t merely beneficial – it’s absolutely crucial. While technical competencies remain foundational, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively often determines success.

Oh dear, what a shame, never mind. Yes, it's hard to feel too much sympathy when a group of cybercriminals who have themselves extorted millions of dollars from innocent victims have found themselves dealing with their own cybersecurity problem. And that's just what has happened to the notorious LockBit ransomware gang, which has been given a taste of its own medicine.

Are you relying on free WAFs to keep your business safe? While they might seem like an easy, budget-friendly option, can they really protect you from sophisticated cyber threats like SQL injections, XSS, and bot attacks? Or are you missing critical layers of defense as your business scales? In this guide, we’ll answer these questions and more, comparing free and paid WAFs to help you understand the risks, features, and real-world implications of each.

Enterprises increasingly rely on third-party vendors to support critical operations, drive innovation, and provide essential services. However, as organizations expand their supplier networks, the complexities and challenges in ensuring vendor reliability—especially in terms of compliance, security, and operational excellence—have also grown. For leadership teams, automating vendor assessments is no longer a luxury but an operational necessity.

The three high-profile UK retailers struck with cyberattacks in the last few weeks are each still feeling the impact of the attacks and attempting to regain full functionality across all their systems.

As we continue to face an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape, April 2025 has brought forward new vulnerabilities and the rise of more sophisticated cyber threats. Notable vulnerabilities in critical systems, including Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, and others, underscore the importance of proactive security measures. Alongside these vulnerabilities, the persistence of ransomware groups continues to be a major concern for organizations globally.

Organizations are increasing their reliance on AI chatbots powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) to improve efficiency and reduce costs, creating new challenges for security and development teams. Without well-planned security for integrating AI chatbots into your business operations, you’re leaving the door wide open for bad actors.

The world of cybersecurity is always changing, with rapid evolution in both threat and response creating a continual churn in knowledge, technology, and standards. Frameworks meant to help protect systems and businesses, especially the government, tend to be comparatively slow. It takes a lot of momentum and effort to get a new framework iteration through the various committees, analysis groups, and other roadblocks necessary to get it approved.

Effective cybersecurity begins with knowing what you’re defending. Organizations investing heavily in security tools often miss something fundamental: a comprehensive understanding of their own environment. This critical gap creates significant risk exposure that sophisticated attackers readily exploit. This article explores cyber terrain mapping; its importance, technical requirements, and how Fidelis Elevate addresses this essential security challenge.