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Beasley works for a US security firm called Semperis, and at the time he was involved in ransom negotiations on behalf of a US government organisation that had been hit by a cyber-attack.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Corriere said the cyber-attack occurred between late January and early February, affecting not only the Uffizi but also its separate sites at Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Shirine Khoury-Haq's departure comes as the group reported a £126m annual loss, after its sales took a massive hit from a cyber-attack last year.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

JLR was forced to halt production at its plants across the UK for the whole of September, following a cyber-attack.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

However, sales at its clothing, home and beauty business fell, with M&S blaming the decline on lower footfall on the High Street and lingering issues from last year's cyber-attack.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026