Category: Security

BusinessSecuritySupplychain

Muji Online Sales Halted Following Ransomware Attack on Logistics Partner

Muji has temporarily suspended all online sales following a ransomware attack that paralyzed operations at logistics partner Askul. The cyber incident has disrupted order fulfillment across multiple Japanese retailers, with no immediate resolution in sight.

Supply Chain Disruption Hits Retail Giant

Japanese minimalist retailer Muji has reportedly suspended all online orders after a ransomware attack crippled operations at its third-party logistics provider Askul, according to company statements. The cyber incident has disrupted Muji’s famously streamlined e-commerce operations, leaving customers unable to purchase the brand’s signature furniture, clothing, and stationery through digital channels.

by Megan Carter
HealthcareSecurityTechnology

Quantum Computing’s Double-Edged Sword: Healthcare Security Faces Looming Q-Day Threat

Quantum computing promises revolutionary advances in medical research and treatment personalization, but analysts warn it simultaneously threatens to dismantle current data protection systems. The healthcare sector faces particular vulnerability due to lengthy data retention periods and the life-critical nature of medical devices.

The Quantum Promise for Healthcare

Quantum computing (QC) represents a transformative frontier for medical science, according to recent reports in npj Digital Medicine. Sources indicate QC could dramatically accelerate pharmaceutical research by enabling faster predictions of protein folding and biochemical interactions. The technology is also expected to revolutionize personalized medicine by optimizing treatment plans in areas like radiotherapy and enhancing AI algorithms for chronic disease prediction and cancer detection.

by Megan Carter
AISecurity

Enterprises Brace for Agentic AI Security Threats as Adoption Accelerates

As agentic AI adoption surges to 79% of enterprises, security leaders warn of new attack vectors that bypass traditional controls. CISOs are implementing seven proven strategies to secure autonomous systems against data exfiltration, API misuse, and cross-agent collusion threats.

Rising Agentic AI Adoption Brings New Security Challenges

Enterprise adoption of agentic AI systems has reached unprecedented levels, with reports indicating nearly 79% of surveyed organizations now implementing these autonomous or semi-autonomous systems. However, security analysts suggest this rapid deployment introduces novel security risks that traditional controls cannot adequately address.

by Megan Carter
PolicySecurity

Dutch Intelligence Agencies Restrict US Data Sharing Over Human Rights and Political Concerns

Dutch intelligence chiefs have confirmed restricting intelligence cooperation with United States agencies amid concerns about political interference and human rights implications. The unprecedented move reflects growing unease among European allies about how sensitive information might be utilized by the current US administration.

Intelligence Sharing Restrictions Implemented

The Netherlands has reportedly scaled back intelligence cooperation with United States agencies due to mounting concerns that the current administration might misuse information in ways that could violate human rights or potentially benefit Russia, according to statements from Dutch intelligence leaders. This development represents one of the most candid admissions by a foreign intelligence service regarding the consequences of political changes within US intelligence structures.

by Megan Carter