Weekly Cybersecurity Newsletter: The 5 most important news (13-17 October 2025)

We review the keys and threats that have marked the pulse of cybersecurity this week. Stay up to date and protect your digital environment with this summary of the five most relevant incidents and trends.

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1. Qantas suffers a mega-data breach: millions of passengers affected

The Australian airline Qantas confirmed that personal data of more than five million passengers has ended up on the dark web after a cyberattack aimed at one of its external suppliers. The leaked data ranges from names and emails to frequent flyer numbers, raising the risk of targeted fraud and social engineering attacks. Qantas and Australian authorities reinforce incident response protocols and policies.

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2. Mango reports data breach: customer emails and phone numbers affected

The fashion chain Mango warned of a leak that compromised personal data managed by an external provider for marketing. No bank details or passwords have been affected, but the company reinforces protocols and asks for maximum caution in the face of possible waves of phishing aimed at the stolen database. The case reopens the debate about the critical importance of the digital supply chain.

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3. New phishing campaign impersonating the DGT

Thousands of citizens are once again receiving SMS messages and emails that impersonate the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT), reporting false fines or bringing presumed urgent files. The DGT recalls that it never sends payment notifications through these channels and warns about the risk of fraudulent websites and links aimed at the theft of banking and personal information.

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4. Harvard and large companies in the spotlight of ransomware

The Clop group has attributed a cyberattack to Harvard University, publishing part of the stolen data as pressure to pay a ransom. Other universities, institutions and companies have also experienced ransomware attacks with public exposure, highlighting the importance of protection, monitoring and up-to-date backups.

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5. Spain will promote a National Cybersecurity Center attached to the Presidency

The President of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, has announced the creation of a new National Cybersecurity Center, directly under the Presidency, following a wave of attacks and incidents suffered by public administrations, companies and political leaders. The objective is to strengthen national coordination, accelerate responses, protect critical infrastructures and strengthen digital defense at the country level.

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