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UK data regulator defends decision not to investigate MoD Afghan data breach

The Register - Wed, 22/10/2025 - 08:15
ICO says probe unnecessary after reviewing ministry's handling of leak

The UK's data protection regulator declined to launch an investigation into a leak at the Ministry of Defence that risked the lives of thousands of Afghans connected with the British Armed Forces.…

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Restructuring risk operations: building a business-aligned cyber strategy

The Register - Tue, 21/10/2025 - 16:00
Why organizations need a new strategy to break down silos and usher in a new era of risk intelligence

Partner Content  As cyber risk continues to escalate, many organizations face a disconnect between cybersecurity investments and actual risk reduction. Despite increased security budgets, formal cyber risk programs, and adoption of new frameworks, recent data shows these efforts often fail to lower risk profiles.…

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Muji's minimalist calm shattered as ransomware takes down logistics partner

The Register - Tue, 21/10/2025 - 12:15
Japanese retailer halts online orders after attack cripples third-party vendor

Japanese retailer Muji is suspending online orders after logistics partner Askul was knocked offline by a ransomware attack.…

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Feds flag active exploitation of patched Windows SMB vuln

The Register - Tue, 21/10/2025 - 11:27
CISA adds high-severity flaw to KEV list, urges swift updating

Uncle Sam's cyber wardens have warned that a high-severity flaw in Microsoft's Windows SMB client is now being actively exploited – months after it was patched.…

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A shot in the dark: Can malware vaccines stop ransomware's rampage?

The Register - Tue, 21/10/2025 - 10:04
Security pros explore whether infection-spoofing code can immunize Windows systems against attack

Feature  What's better, prevention or cure? For a long time the global cybersecurity industry has operated by reacting to attacks and computer viruses. But given that ransomware has continued to escalate, more proactive action is needed.…

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Zero Trust Everywhere: a new era in cybersecurity for European organizations

The Register - Tue, 21/10/2025 - 09:00
Zero trust is the best kind of trust when it comes to securing your organization, says ZScaler

Partner Content  Many organizations across Europe have taken steps to implement Zero Trust principles, securing users, devices, workloads, and applications. But while these efforts are critical, they can leave significant gaps in resilience and security if applied too narrowly.…

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Anti-fraud body leaks dozens of email addresses in invite mishap

The Register - Tue, 21/10/2025 - 08:30
Calendar cock-up exposed recipients' details

Anti-fraud nonprofit Cifas was left red-faced after sending out a calendar invite that exposed the email addresses of dozens of individuals working across the fraud space.…

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