Tag: Ransomware

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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
AICybersecurity

AI-Powered Social Engineering Emerges as Primary Cybersecurity Concern for 2026, Industry Survey Shows

Artificial intelligence-powered social engineering has surpassed ransomware as the top cybersecurity threat for 2026, according to a new global survey. The ISACA report indicates most organizations feel underprepared to manage generative AI risks despite recognizing their significance.

AI Social Engineering Tops Cyber Threat Landscape

Artificial intelligence-driven social engineering is projected to become the most significant cybersecurity threat in 2026, according to reports from leading industry association ISACA. The findings from their recently published Tech Trends and Priorities survey reveal that this emerging threat category has surpassed traditional concerns like ransomware for the first time.

by Megan Carter
CybersecurityPolicy

UK Cyberattacks Surge 50% as NCSC Reports Critical Incidents Rising Dramatically

The National Cyber Security Centre reveals serious cyberattacks have increased 50% in the past year, with officials tackling nationally significant incidents every other day. Ransomware and state-level threats from China and Russia drive the surge, prompting urgent calls for improved cyber-resilience.

Serious cyberattacks targeting UK organizations have surged by 50% in the past year, with security officials now handling nationally significant incidents more than every other day according to alarming new data from the National Cyber Security Centre. The dramatic escalation in threats comes as society’s increasing dependence on technology creates more vulnerabilities for criminal groups and state actors to exploit.

Alarming Statistics on Cyber Incident Response

by Tyler Brooks P.E