Your weekly roundup of global cybersecurity headlines — with local insight. Quick, clear, and actionable — here’s what to watch this week.
🇮🇱 1. 700% Surge in Cyberattacks Targeting Israeli Organisations
Cybersecurity firm Radware reports an extraordinary 700% increase in cyberattacks against Israeli organisations in the two days following Israel’s June 12 military strikes on Iranian infrastructure. The wave—comprising DDoS campaigns, malware attempts, and credential-harvesting operations—was coordinated via Telegram by Iranian state-aligned and hacktivist groups.
Why it matters: Geopolitical conflict continues to play out in cyberspace. Organisations operating in or near conflict zones must prepare for fast-moving, large-scale digital retaliation.
🇬🇧 2. UK Govt Warns Retail Cyber Incidents Should Serve as “Wake‑Up Call”
At CyberUK, UK Cyber Security minister Pat McFadden warned that recent attacks on retailers—such as Marks & Spencer, Co‑op, and Harrods—should act as a serious “wake-up call.” He emphasised the need for retailers to overhaul cybersecurity practices in response to mounting ransomware threats and supply-chain vulnerabilities.
Source – Infosecurity Magazine
Why it matters: Retailers are now high-value cyber targets. This government warning signals intensifying regulation and elevated expectations for cybersecurity across consumer-facing industries.
🛫 3. Canadian Airline WestJet Hit by Cyberattack Disrupting App & Internal Systems
WestJet confirmed a cybersecurity incident affecting its mobile app and internal systems. The airline is working with Transport Canada and law enforcement on a forensic investigation. Despite restricted app access, flight operations remain unaffected.
Why it matters: Aviation is a growing target for cyber incidents due to its reliance on digital channels. This highlights the importance of securing customer-facing apps and third-party integrations.
🛒 4. UNFI Cyberattack Shuts Down IT, Disrupts Grocery Supply Chains
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), a primary supplier to Whole Foods and others, experienced a cyberattack on June 5 that took key systems offline. The outage delayed order fulfilment and left some stores with empty shelves. UNFI is collaborating with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to restore operations.
Why it matters: This incident shows how digital attacks on logistics providers can quickly turn into real-world consumer impacts—making supply-chain cybersecurity a top strategic priority.
📡 5. AT&T Data Breach Exposes 86 Million Customer Records
A dataset containing roughly 86 million AT&T customer records—including full names, birthdates, addresses, and potentially 44 million decrypted Social Security numbers—surfaced on a cybercrime forum. The dataset has been linked to repeated breaches and ongoing threat-actor activity.
Why it matters: Telecom companies are prime targets due to the volume and sensitivity of data they manage. This outage highlights the critical need for data governance, encryption protocols, and proactive threat detection—even for legacy data.
🔮 Coming Next Week
Stay tuned for coverage of zero-day exploits in popular VPNs, early signals in APAC cyber diplomacy, and cybercrime trends leveraging deepfake and AI tools.
