Today, cybersecurity is a battlefield where some of the world’s most recognized brands are facing off against a relentless wave of cyberattacks. From retail giants to luxury fashion houses, no one is immune. Here are some of the most Trending Brand News stories in the cybersecurity space:
Marks & Spencer: A Ransomware Nightmare
One of the UK’s most beloved retailers, Marks & Spencer, was hit by a significant ransomware attack in April. The result? The company had to halt online orders and lost millions in daily sales, with at least £750 million wiped from its market value. The attack, attributed to the group
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- https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/cybersecurity-risks-manufacturers-peak-season-challenges-oped/747799/
- https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/05/majority-of-us-enterprises-breached-cybersecurity-news/
- https://agilebrandguide.com/2025-state-of-small-business-survey-surge-in-ai-cybersecurity-and-social-media-demand/
- https://www.wwt.com/blog/cyber-insights-report-may-19-2025
- https://dailysecurityreview.com/security-spotlight/this-week-in-cybersecurity-may-12th-to-16th-2025/
- https://therecord.media/proofpoint-hornetsecurity-acquisition
- https://www.vanta.com/resources/5-must-haves-first-security-hire
- https://www.sangfor.com/blog/cybersecurity/cyberattack-dior-2025-data-breach
