Suspected Ransomware attack on UK retailers

Ransomware attacks on UK retailers & Langflow vulnerabilities

This week’s TL;DR – we look at recent cyber attacks on major UK retailers last week. We also examine CISA’s addition of a critical Langflow platform vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list. UK retailers suffer ransomware attacks Prominent UK retailers including Marks & Spencer (M&S), Harrods, and the Co-op have been targeted by a … Read more

Securing the Edge with ThinScale’s Device Analytics

In a recent LinkedIn Live session, Lauren Taggart and Giuseppe Stirpe from ThinScale walked us through how Device Analytics is reshaping endpoint observability and optimization. From real-time diagnostics to proactive employee notifications and rich data visualization integration, the session offered a deep dive into why this feature is becoming a mainstay for ThinScale customers. Why … Read more

FOG ransomware posing as DOGE

TL;DR FOG ransomware & Lotus Panda

This week’s TL;DR features two stories, both revolving around recent attacks. One, FOG ransomware, impersonating the DOGE, and another, Lotus Panda, targeting various government and large private bodies in Southeast Asia. FOG Hackers troll with DOGE A new campaign by FOG ransomware group discovered. Mainly known for targeting sectors like technology, manufacturing, education, and transportation. … Read more

Fortinet reveals attackers may have FortiGate access post-patch

TL;DR fortinet and remote access exploits

In this week’s TL;DR we’re focusing on stories that revolve around remote working security, specifically Fortinet’s work to secure their FortiGate solution, typically used by remote workers as a remote access solution, as well as recent studies on the actual risk level of remote access solutions. FortiGate vulnerabilities post-patch Fortinet has issued a critical warning … Read more

Android software update released to patch active exploits

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In this week’s TL;DR, we look at recent security updates from Google and Microsoft for Android and Outlook, respectively. These updates are in response to recent vulnerabilities and exploits identified in their platforms. Google releases security update Google has released an April 2025 security update for Android, which addresses 62 vulnerabilities, including two high-severity flaws … Read more

2025 IT Security Trends: What Technical Professionals Need to Know

IT security has been steadily evolving over the past number of years, though due to recent advancements in tech, potential threats have become numerous. 2025 presents both new challenges and opportunities for IT professionals. As the complexity of threats increases, organizations must stay ahead of the curve to protect their environments. Some of the major … Read more

The Rise of AI in Cyberattacks: A Growing Threat to Organizations

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across industries, streamlining workflows, improving decision-making, and enhancing security. However, the same technology has also become a tool for cybercriminals; AI cyberattacks are rising. Threat actors use AI to scale operations, evade detection, and perpetrate increasingly sophisticated attacks. How Cybercriminals Are Using AI in Cyberattacks 1. … Read more

Securing Your Remote Workforce – The Corporate Chapter

ThinKiosk installs on any device operating Windows OS. It creates a secure, isolated shell that leverages Windows but crucially blocks user access to the underlying OS. IT teams can configure and enforce strict security policies on each device, as well as push updates for applications, firewalls, and firmware. What You’ll Learn : Why You Should … Read more

Securing Your Remote Workforce – The BYOD Chapter

With remote working becoming more and more common, organizations are looking to take advantage of BYOD/BYOPC in order to save on costs and operational complexity. However, it has some inherent security issues traditionally. ThinScale’s unique approach to BYOD with Secure Remote Worker solves these security issues. Watch this recording to explore how you can secure … Read more