Cybersecurity Bulletin: The most important things from the last two weeks

Like every Friday, we review the main headlines and the most important trends that have impacted the world of cybersecurity in the last two weeks. Stay informed with this essential summary to anticipate risks and protect your digital environment.

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1. Discord suffers a cyberattack with a massive leak of personal data

Discord has confirmed a cyberattack on one of its support providers that exposed sensitive information of more than 70,000 users. The leaked data includes real and user names, emails, identity documents sent for verification, and histories of supported communications. Although passwords and payment methods have not been compromised, the impact on privacy and the risk of phishing and impersonation are high.

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2. Ransomware hits Japan's beer industry: Asahi halts production

Japan's largest brewer, Asahi, has suffered a ransomware attack that has forced it to stop its domestic production and has triggered supply problems. Cyberattackers encrypted critical systems and asked for ransom, affecting factories and logistics infrastructures. The case illustrates the risk in the supply chain and the growing economic impact of these types of attacks.

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3. Spain exceeds 97,000 cybersecurity incidents in 2024 and cybersecurity is consolidating

INCIBE has registered more than 97,000 cybersecurity incidents in Spain so far this year, with an increase of 16.6% compared to the previous year. Attacks on companies, SMEs and citizens stand out, reaffirming the need to invest in prevention and cyberinsurance that protects businesses against operational, legal and economic damages derived from serious cyberattacks.

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4. Valencia launches aerospace cybersecurity laboratory

The Valencian Community has announced the creation of a pioneering laboratory in cybersecurity for the aerospace sector, with an investment of up to 15 million euros. This center will make it possible to shield the industry, simulate attacks, train digital talent and position the region as a European reference in innovation and industrial resilience in the face of digital threats.

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5. Beyond Cybersecurity brings together more than 300 professionals in Barcelona

On October 2nd, Barcelona hosted the Beyond Cybersecurity event, organized by Apolo Cybersecurity. More than 300 professionals from the public, private and academic sectors discussed the protection of critical infrastructures, artificial intelligence applied to security and cybercrime trends. The meeting strengthened alliances between experts and reinforced the importance of collaboration and constant updating in the face of an increasingly complex threat landscape.

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