M&S Hackers Allegedly Utilize Employee Logins from Third-Party Consulting Firm

Context Public reporting has emerged that claims ransomware group Scattered Spider gained initial access to Marks & Spencer’s (M&S) systems by compromising the login credentials of two employees from their third-party partner, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Cyber News reports that a source reportedly told news agencies “that at least two Tata Consultancy Services employees’ M&S logins were used…

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Stolen Logins, Lost Trust: The Hidden Supply Chain Behind Account Takeovers in Retail & Hospitality

You log in to your loyalty account to cash in a year’s worth of points—only to find them wiped clean. No redemptions in your history, no trace of your perks. This isn’t a UX glitch—it’s account takeover (ATO), and it’s not personal. The cybercrime ecosystem isn’t just a place where criminals discuss how to profit…

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Critical Ivanti Flaw Actively Exploited to Deploy TRAILBLAZE and BRUSHFIRE Malware

Context Ivanti has disclosed a critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-22457 (CVSS 9.0), affecting multiple product lines including Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and ZTA Gateways. The flaw, a stack-based buffer overflow, allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, and has been actively exploited in the wild. Google’s Mandiant team identified threat activity tied to UNC5221, a China-nexus group, which…

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Uncovering Critical Cyber Threats to Retail and Hospitality

The retail and hospitality industries are facing a surge in cyber threats, with ransomware, phishing campaigns, and impersonation scams among the most pressing risks. In 2024 alone, ransomware accounted for 30% of all reported incidents in these sectors, while phishing attacks targeting customer data increased by 22% year-over-year. These threats not only disrupt operations but…

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ClearFake Malicious Framework Updates Tactics with Binance Smart Chain Obfuscation

Context Sekoia researchers have released updates on ClearFake, a malicious JavaScript framework that infects compromised websites to deliver malware through drive-by downloads and social engineering tactics. Initially observed in July 2023, ClearFake utilized fake browser update prompts to trick users into downloading malware. The latest 2025 variant introduces new lures, including fake reCAPTCHA and Cloudflare Turnstile verifications,…

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