Weekly Unfoldings: April 28-May 03 2025

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Weekly Unfoldings: April 28-May 03 2025

Stay informed with our weekly roundup of top 10 key happenings in tech, cyber and geopolitics. Discover the most significant developments, trends and breakthroughs shaping the industry, all in one concise update. The card image tiles are designed for easy recognition of the category to which the news belongs.

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Hackers Claim Theft of Co-op Customer Data in Cyberattack

Cybercriminal group DragonForce claims responsibility for a cyberattack on the Co-op, asserting they stole personal data of 20 million customers and employees.

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Hacking Spree Hits UK Retail Giants

UK retailers Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and Co-op faced significant cyberattacks, with operations disrupted and potential ransomware involvement from groups like DragonForce and Scattered Spider.

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Inside the M&S Cyber-Attack Chaos

Marks & Spencer is reeling from a significant cyber-attack that began over the Easter weekend, causing widespread disruption to its operations and costing about £15 million per week.

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Inside the M&S Meltdown: 3am Meetings and £40m a Week in Losses

Marks & Spencer has suffered a severe cyberattack, allegedly by the hacking group Scattered Spider, disrupting operations and causing significant financial losses estimated at £40 million per week.

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Big Tech Talks: Earnings and Tariff Impacts

Major tech firms like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft reported strong earnings, continuing to invest in AI infrastructure despite concerns of economic slowdown and tariff effects.

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Stock Market Powers Higher on Microsoft, Meta, Trump Tariff Hopes

The stock market surged this week, buoyed by strong earnings from major tech firms and easing fears around potential tariffs.

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US Critical Infrastructure Still Struggles With OT Security

At RSAC 2025, experts highlighted ongoing challenges in securing operational technology within U.S. critical infrastructure.

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IBM Launches Autonomous Threat Operations Machine with Agentic AI

IBM introduced its Autonomous Threat Operations Machine (ATOM), an agentic AI system designed to autonomously handle threat triage, investigation, and remediation with minimal human intervention.

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Anthony Albanese Secures Historic Second Term in Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured a historic second term, becoming the first leader since 2003 to win back-to-back elections, with Labor projected to secure a majority government.

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Singapore’s Ruling PAP Seeks Stronger Mandate Amid Economic Concerns

Singapore held a general election on May 3, 2025, with the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) seeking a stronger mandate amid economic uncertainties and challenges posed by rising living costs.

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