Cyber Security Headlines UK’s Co-op cyberattack, LabHost domains released, NSO WhatsApp damages
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May 2, 2025 The UK retailer Co-op is reeling from a significant cyberattack that has disrupted its operations. The FBI has issued a warning about 42,000 phishing domains associated with LabHost, raising concerns for online security. Meanwhile, the NSO Group faces potential hefty damages in their ongoing legal battles regarding WhatsApp hacks. Additionally, explore innovative cybersecurity strategies like ThreatLocker's zero-trust approach and emerging threats from groups using advanced techniques like IPv6 spoofing.
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Co-op's Cyberattack Incident
- The UK retailer Co-op shut down some IT systems due to recent hacking attempts.
- Their back office and call centers are disrupted, but stores operate normally with no confirmation of data theft.
Scope of LabHost Phishing Platform
- The FBI listed 42,000 phishing domains linked to LabHost, a phishing-as-a-service platform.
- LabHost facilitated attacks on US and Canadian banks, stealing over a million credentials and nearly half a million credit card records.
NSO Group's Legal Challenges
- NSO Group faces a damages trial for hacking 1,400 WhatsApp users in 2019.
- Bankruptcy wouldn't end Pegasus spyware; NSO could restructure or rebrand the technology.