Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report reveals a 30% rise in third-party data breaches, highlighting cybercriminals’ focus on supply chain vulnerabilities. Exploitation of vulnerabilities grew by 34%, impacting 20% of breaches. Attackers utilize credential abuse and social engineering, often targeting SMBs, with ransomware affecting 88%. The report stresses the need for comprehensive third-party risk management and multi-layered defense strategies.

Police investigating Marks & Spencer cyber incident – TheIndustry.beauty
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is investigating a cyber incident that has disrupted food availability in some stores and halted online clothing and home orders. The