Updates

17 Sep 2025

Cybersecurity researchers identify ransomware using open-source tools

A newly emerged group, Yurei, is leveraging open-source ransomware code to launch double-extortion attacks, with confirmed victims in Sri Lanka, India, and Nigeria.

17 Sep 2025

Swiss banks achieve milestone with deposit token test

The successful deposit token test highlights Switzerland’s drive to lead in digital money innovation and blockchain-based financial services.

17 Sep 2025

Hollywood studios take legal action against MiniMax for AI copyright infringement

The lawsuit alleges that MiniMax ignored cease-and-desist demands and continues to profit from unauthorised content instead of implementing copyright safeguards.

17 Sep 2025

Prolonged JLR shutdown threatens UK export targets

Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters claimed responsibility, linking the attack on JLR to previous ransomware campaigns against major tech companies.

17 Sep 2025

US Army puts cybersecurity at the heart of transformation

The US Army is placing cybersecurity at the centre of its transformation strategy, linking operational readiness to the resilience of critical infrastructure and exploring new applications of AI in both defence and cyber operations. Officials stressed the importance of basic cyber hygiene, rapid adoption of emerging tools, and collaboration with private sector innovators to strengthen national security.

17 Sep 2025

Cyberattack compromises personal data used for DBS checks at UK college

APCS and Activate Learning confirm a data breach affecting DBS check applicants’ personal details, prompting security warnings.

17 Sep 2025

American Express unveils new travel app and digital passport

Amex Travel App™ and Amex Passport aim to make every stage of the travel journey easier, smarter, and more personalised for American Express Card Members.

17 Sep 2025

Openbank adds cryptocurrency trading for German customers

The new service offers competitive fees of 1.49% per trade and integrates cryptocurrencies directly into Openbank’s investment platform.

17 Sep 2025

Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund INA targets data centres and AI in healthcare

Chief investment officer Christopher Ganis emphasised that INA will keep its investment priorities tied to Indonesia instead of allocating capital to unrelated overseas projects.

17 Sep 2025

Miljodata hack exposes data of nearly 15% of Swedish population

Volvo, SAS among private companies impacted by massive Swedish data leak traced to Miljodata breach.