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    Ahold Delhaize USA says cyberattack exposed personal data of 2M people

    The intruders who gained access to the grocer’s online systems in November had access to information including birthdays, Social Security numbers and bank account details.

    By Sam Silverstein • July 1, 2025
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    US authorities unmask North Korean IT worker schemes and their American accomplices

    Federal officials said businesses should carefully verify the identities of remote employees to avoid falling prey to similar scams.

    By June 30, 2025
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    Data breach at healthcare services firm Episource affects 5.4M

    The incident, one of the largest breaches reported to federal regulators this year, came after a cybercriminal accessed data on the company’s computer systems over the winter.

    By Emily Olsen • June 30, 2025
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    United Natural Foods says cyberattack will reduce quarterly earnings

    The company, which supplies Whole Foods and other grocery stores nationwide, had to disable electronic ordering systems while responding to the attack earlier this month.

    By June 27, 2025
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    Judge approves AT&T’s $177M data breach settlement

    The settlement, which has received preliminary clearance, now awaits a December hearing for final approval.

    By Alexei Alexis • June 25, 2025
  • Steelmaker Nucor restores operations, confirms limited data breach

    The steel products giant said it does not expect the cyberattack to have a material impact on its operations.

    By June 23, 2025
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    Aflac discloses cyber intrusion linked to wider crime spree targeting insurance industry

    The breach marks the latest in a series of recent attacks linked to cybercrime group Scattered Spider.

    By Updated June 20, 2025
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    How the cyberattack against UNFI affected 4 independent grocers

    The distributor said it is still relying on manual processes to fulfill orders as it works to bring its systems back online after an intrusion earlier this month.

    By Sam Silverstein • June 18, 2025
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    CISA warns of supply chain risks as ransomware attacks exploit SimpleHelp flaws

    The latest confirmed cyber intrusion hit a utility billing software provider and its customers.

    By June 13, 2025
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    UNFI’s operations remain hobbled following cyberattack

    The grocery company had to entirely shut down its network following the intrusion and is serving customers on only a “limited basis” as it works to recover, CEO Sandy Douglas said.

    By Sam Silverstein • June 11, 2025
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    Marks & Spencer restores some online-order operations following cyberattack

    The department store chain six weeks ago was one of the first targets in an international spree of attacks disrupting retailers.

    By June 10, 2025
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    Data security is a CX issue, too

    A string of cyberattacks have targeted retailers like Adidas and North Face. Incidents like these can weaken customer trust and lead to lost business, experts say.

    By Kristen Doerer • June 9, 2025
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    SentinelOne rebuffs China-linked attack — and discovers global intrusions

    The security firm said the operatives who tried to breach it turned out to be responsible for cyberattacks on dozens of critical infrastructure organizations worldwide.

    By Updated June 9, 2025
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    Main distributor to Whole Foods hit by cyberattack

    UNFI, a grocery retailer and wholesaler, is working to resume full operations following “unauthorized activity” involving its IT systems.

    By Sam Silverstein • June 9, 2025
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    Hackers abuse malicious version of Salesforce tool for data theft, extortion

    A threat group is using voice phishing to trick targeted organizations into sharing sensitive credentials.

    By June 4, 2025
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    Victoria’s Secret postponing release of report earnings amid breach impact

    The intrusion follows a string of attacks that appear to be the work of the cybercrime gang Scattered Spider.

    By June 3, 2025
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    ConnectWise warns of threat activity linked to suspected nation-state hackers

    The company said suspicious activity has affected a limited number of ScreenConnect customers.

    By Updated May 30, 2025
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    CFOs, financial execs in crosshairs of ‘highly targeted’ spearphishing campaign

    Hackers are preying on senior corporate leaders at banks, investment firms, utilities and insurance companies worldwide.

    By Updated May 29, 2025
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    Microsoft, Dutch government discover new Russian hacking group

    The findings highlight the vulnerability of all critical infrastructure firms to similar attack methods.

    By Updated May 28, 2025
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    Ohio’s Kettering Health hit by cyberattack

    Elective inpatient and outpatient procedures at the health system’s facilities were canceled Tuesday.

    By Emily Olsen • Updated May 21, 2025
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    How hospitality companies can stay ahead of cyberattacks this summer

    Hotels are a popular target for cyberattacks, but industry collaboration and intelligence sharing can serve as defense mechanisms.

    By Pam Lindemoen • May 20, 2025
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    Hack could cost Coinbase up to $400M: filing

    The crypto exchange is offering a $20 million reward for information leading to the hackers’ arrest. Coinbase terminated customer support agents who leaked customer data.

    By Gabrielle Saulsbery • May 16, 2025
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    Tennessee’s largest school district sues PowerSchool over data breach

    Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ federal lawsuit against the ed tech giant is among the latest that have been filed by over 100 other districts nationwide.

    By Anna Merod • May 16, 2025
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    UK retailer Co-op restoring systems following major cyberattack

    The company is carefully ramping up systems and is boosting deliveries to its 2,300 food stores after stock issues.

    By May 14, 2025
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    M&S says hackers gained access to customer data in April cyberattack

    The UK retailer said the payment data was masked and therefore not usable.

    By May 13, 2025