M&S struggles to get on top of ‘cyber incident’
Customers have reported issues making some payments and delays to orders since last weekend
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Marks & Spencer apologises to customers over ‘cyber incident’
M&S customers warned of possible delays to click-and-collect orders
There is no way that big tech can avoid being pulled into the transatlantic trade war
Despite Ireland’s best efforts, the digital tech companies will be pulled into the conflict - this will threaten jobs and could have implications for the way we all use the internet
Microsoft president Brad Smith: ‘Our support for Ireland is steadfast’
Microsoft president Brad Smith says the company, which is celebrating 50 years since it was founded, and 40 years in Ireland, is as committed to the country as it was in the 1980s
Almost 90% of Irish companies hit by disruption or financial loss due to cyberattacks
Rise in cybercrime a growing concern for businesses, research finds
300-strong Irish military ‘cyber command’ planned for defensive and offensive operations
New command to safeguard Irish military operations from cyber threats and may launch cyberattacks for ‘defensive purposes’
Minister for Defence admits Ireland is ‘lagging behind’ in terms of military spending
Simon Harris commits Ireland to highest level of ambition for the Defence Forces
Why are we left on our own when it comes to fraud?
Despite a new measure by ComReg, Irish consumers are set to remain vulnerable to scammers and won’t have the same protections and supports that exist elsewhere
‘My parents are proud’: Students from under-represented backgrounds receive funding for Stem study
Taoiseach said talent in science, technology, engineering and maths is ‘paramount’ for sustainable future and economy
Western European companies now see cyber threat as bigger risk than conflict or inflation
PwC’s ‘global CEO survey’ highlights what company bosses see as the biggest threats facing global economy in 2025
‘Neither of us suspected anything unusual’: How one couple lost thousands in a solar panel scam
Two invoices arrived simultaneously: one a fraudulent request for the exact sum they owed
Employers blame staff for cybersecurity incidents, most office workers say
Majority of staff would leave job if involved in such a situation, survey indicates
Ireland is not immune to the wave of foreign state espionage sweeping Europe
One of the first tasks of the new government will be how to persuade the incoming Trump administration that Ireland is not a soft touch
Rinsed: From Cartels to Crypto: How the Tech Industry Washes Money for the World’s Deadliest Crooks by Geoff White - An engrossing and mind-blowing guide
Today’s technologies are facilitating crime on a vast scale, and Ireland has a significant footprint in this murky, international gang-controlled world
Tracking the path of the internet revolution
Alongside the technology sector’s many benefits have come new and insidious threats, damages and dangers
Cyberattack on debt acquisition firm Cabot involved theft of 394,000 data files, court hears
Cabot Financial claims there are ‘persons unknown’ behind the attack
It turns out your air fryer might be listening, sending data to China
UK consumer protection advocates Which? found that certain air fryers gather personal data that has little or no relevance to the functioning of the product
Classes cancelled following cybersecurity incident at South East Technological University
‘No evidence’ any data or information compromised at this point, university says
Cybersecurity firm sued by executive claims she resigned by mutual agreement
Metacompliance Ireland Ltd is being sued by senior vice-president of product and operations, Mairéad Cosgrave
Most businesses have no board-approved policy for using AI in the workplace, survey finds
New regulations shifts cybersecurity accountability to senior managers and boards of directors
Lack of investment leaving firms open to cyber attack - PwC
Report finds only 28 per cent of companies have put in place what it classes as robust cyber resilience measures
Ireland a ‘playground’ for Russian spies due to poor security status, says ex-Army Ranger TD
Cathal Berry says extensive assets and a weak security culture make Ireland ‘ground zero’ for hybrid attacks and influence operations by Russia
Dutch police database hit by ‘nightmare’ cyberattack
Fears for security of police and security partners as hackers steal information on 65,000 officers
Ireland should follow Estonia and get serious about cyber security
Baltic nation has not looked back since being the subject of cyberattacks in 2007
Ireland’s tech regulators and gardaí to brief Ministers on improving online safety
‘We find ourselves at an important juncture in terms of regulating the digital world,’ Taoiseach says
Credit cards at risk: What should I do if affected by Fota Wildlife Park cyberattack?
While cyberattacks are all too common, it is quite unusual for customers of any company to be told they need to cancel their credit or debit cards
Flood of applications expected for lucrative exit packages at Intel’s Irish plant
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Ransom payments to cyber criminals on the rise as Irish businesses grapple with threats
Medium and large-sized business expect to invest €1.18m to boost defences in the next year, according to Expleo survey
CrowdStrike hits out at rivals’ ‘shady’ attacks after global IT outage
Botched update that hit millions of computers leads to claims of ‘ambulance chasing’ by competitors
New cybersecurity laws ‘could double’ number of reported breaches
Financial institutions face a new suite of rules and and requirements when EU law takes effect next year, Compliance Institute said
Ireland faces far greater cyberattack risk over next two years, security centre warns
‘Significantly heightened geopolitical risk’ multiplies likelihood of danger as plan outlining how cyber threats will be declared, managed and co-ordinated is published
Storm Technology acquired by British cybersecurity expert Littlefish
Company backed by private equity group Bowmark Capital says acquisition will enable it to enlarge its portfolio
CrowdStrike tech outage: How can we stop the next catastrophe?
Firms must review their contingency and cyber-resilience plans to avoid future major mishaps
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