Key cybersecurity news: weekly summary of attacks and threats (01-05 September 2025)

The first week of September confirms the acceleration and sophistication of digital threats: attacks on industrial giants, political espionage campaigns, AI used to multiply phishing and a record number of email threats. Both companies and public institutions must adopt a proactive attitude to protect themselves in the face of this new cyber paradigm. In this newsletter we collect the 5 most relevant news so that you are informed and take action before the next cyberattack knocks on your door.

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1. Jaguar Land Rover halts its global production after cyberattack

British car maker Jaguar Land Rover has stopped manufacturing and sales worldwide due to an attack that has critically affected its systems. This cyberincident highlights the growing threat to the manufacturing industry and the importance of betting on digital resilience in the face of possible interruptions in the supply chain.

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2. Donald Trump and JD Vance, victims of a cyberattack attributed to China

Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have been identified as the main targets of a wave of cyberattacks orchestrated, according to recent research, by Chinese groups. The espionage targeted their communications and data, generating international alarm and a call to reinforce security protocols in political campaigns and networks.

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3. Artificial intelligence multiplies cyberattacks and phishing campaigns in Europe

NETSCOUT reports and international media warn of the unstoppable increase in automated attacks, phishing and AI-powered DDoS. Europe is already one of the most affected regions, with incidents that are changing the nature and volume of digital threats in 2025.

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4. Ransomware: more than 39 new victims in 72 hours and an unstoppable trend

Data hijacking malware continues to plague companies and institutions in all sectors. CronUp and other sources report the publication of 39 new ransomware victims in just three days, affecting everything from hospitals to law firms and industrial groups.

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5. Email cyberattacks break records: more than 100 million threats detected

Phishing, impersonation and malware infection through email reach unprecedented numbers. Companies and citizens are exposed to increasingly realistic and voluminous campaigns: Trend Micro alone records more than 19 million email attacks this year, 31% more than in 2024.

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