The global cyber insurance market is facing a dramatic correction as premium rates surged 22% in Q2 2025, according to the latest industry data. The hike, driven by an increase in ransomware frequency, larger claim payouts, and evolving threat vectors, is prompting businesses to reassess both their cyber hygiene and insurance strategies. Premiums Spike as...
Cyber News Weekly – Global Password Leak Exposes 16 Billion Credentials
A staggering 16 billion user credentials have been exposed in what cybersecurity analysts are calling the largest password leak in internet history, raising concerns for billions of users across platforms including Apple, Google, Facebook (Meta), Microsoft, and X (formerly Twitter). The breach—being referred to as “RockYou2024” by security researchers—appears to be an evolution of the...
UK Parliament Passes Data Reform Bill After Two-Year Legislative Battle
By: ICCSO Published: June 15, 2025 LONDON — The UK Parliament has officially passed the Data Protection and Digital Information (DPDI) Bill, marking a landmark moment in the government’s post-Brexit digital strategy. After more than two years of consultations, revisions, and political disputes, the Bill received Royal Assent on June 13, 2025, becoming law. Promoted...
UK Ministry of Defence Confirms Cyberattack by Suspected Foreign State
LONDON — The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed it was the target of a sophisticated cyberattack, believed to have been carried out by a hostile foreign state. While no classified data was reportedly accessed, the breach has raised serious concerns about the security of sensitive personnel systems and the country’s cyber resilience. Targeted...





