The ProtekCyber Deep Dive

ProtekCyber Consultants

The ProtekCyber Deep Dive investigates real-world cyberattacks that changed the way organisations think about security — from ransomware to data breaches, supply chain compromises, and insider threats. Hosted by ProtekCyber, the UK-based cybersecurity consultancy helping businesses build clarity, control, and cyber confidence, each episode breaks down the tactics, the failures, and the lessons that every organisation can learn from. Where clarity meets control, and businesses meet cyber confidence.

Episodes

  1. Episode 5 — The Unthinkable Breach: When Hackers Targeted a Nursery Chain

    25/10/2025

    Episode 5 — The Unthinkable Breach: When Hackers Targeted a Nursery Chain

    A data breach that crossed every moral line. Eight thousand children, families, and staff exposed. In September 2025, Kido International, a nursery chain operating 18 sites across London and abroad, suffered one of the most disturbing cyberattacks in recent history. A new ransomware group calling itself Radiant infiltrated the organisation using stolen staff credentials and no multi-factor authentication, accessing safeguarding notes, medical records, and confidential family details. What made this attack unprecedented wasn’t just the breach — it was the cruelty. Radiant contacted parents directly, published children’s photos, names, and home addresses on the dark web, and issued threats demanding a £600,000 ransom. The group’s tactics triggered nationwide outrage, condemnation from cybersecurity experts and government officials, and even backlash from within the cybercriminal underground. Presented by ProtekCyber, UK-based cybersecurity consultancy helping businesses build clarity, control, and cyber confidence, this episode dissects how poor credential hygiene and weak access controls allowed such a devastating failure in digital safeguarding — and how public pressure forced Radiant into an extraordinary retreat, deleting the stolen data and issuing an apology. The case stands as a chilling warning that cybersecurity is now child protection — and that failing to enforce basic defences like MFA, encryption, and data minimisation can directly endanger lives. ProtekCyber — Where clarity meets control, and businesses meet cyber confidence. Web: ⁠⁠⁠www.protekcyber.co.uk⁠⁠ | Email: Info@protekcyber.co.uk | Tel: 020 4634 1971 Listen now — before your business becomes the next headline.

    28 min
  2. Episode 4 — Breach of Trust: The Cyber Attack That Exposed DPP Law

    25/10/2025

    Episode 4 — Breach of Trust: The Cyber Attack That Exposed DPP Law

    A single forgotten account. Thirty-two gigabytes of privileged data. One devastating breach. DPP Law Ltd, a UK-based legal firm, was fined £60,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) after a cyberattack exposed highly confidential client data — including legally privileged information — on the dark web. The attack was traced back to a legacy administrator account from 2001, still active and unprotected by multi-factor authentication or egress logging, giving attackers a direct route to exfiltrate sensitive data undetected. The firm discovered the breach only when contacted by the National Crime Agency, and a 43-day delay in reporting further worsened penalties. In total, 682 clients and 109 experts were affected — many suffering severe personal and psychological harm. Presented by ProtekCyber, UK-based cybersecurity consultancy helping businesses build clarity, control, and cyber confidence, this episode breaks down how simple security oversights led to catastrophic consequences. We examine why the ICO held even a small law firm accountable, the legal and ethical implications under GDPR, and the critical lessons every professional services firm must learn about governance, auditing, and regulatory compliance. With a 77% surge in cyberattacks on UK law firms, this case is a stark warning that no organisation is too small to be targeted — and that failure to secure legacy systems, enforce MFA, and establish a proactive incident response plan can lead to irreversible reputational and financial damage. ProtekCyber — Where clarity meets control, and businesses meet cyber confidence. Web: ⁠⁠⁠www.protekcyber.co.uk⁠⁠ | Email: Info@protekcyber.co.uk | Tel: 020 4634 1971 Listen now — before your business becomes the next headline.

    33 min
  3. Episode 3 — Digital Breakdown: The Cyber Attack That Crippled Jaguar Land Rover

    18/10/2025

    Episode 3 — Digital Breakdown: The Cyber Attack That Crippled Jaguar Land Rover

    September 2025. A silent system failure that echoed across continents. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) — one of the UK’s most iconic automotive manufacturers was brought to its knees by a catastrophic cyber attack that halted global car production for weeks. What began as an isolated disruption at the Hailwood factory spiralled into a complete operational blackout, exposing deep-rooted vulnerabilities in JLR’s interconnected, lean manufacturing network. Presented by ProtekCyber, a UK-based cybersecurity consultancy helping businesses build clarity, control, and cyber confidence, this episode uncovers how the digital crisis unfolded and the staggering impact it had across the UK’s industrial backbone. We explore how Scattered Lapsus Hunters, a coalition of high-profile cybercrime groups, exploited weaknesses in identity management, over-connectivity, and poor credential practices and how an $800 million cybersecurity outsourcing contract failed to prevent disaster. With estimated weekly losses of $67 million and over 700 suppliers left paralysed, the JLR attack became more than a corporate breakdown; it was a national economic emergency. Join the ProtekCyber team as we dissect the chain of failure — from flawed access controls to insufficient monitoring — and reveal why modern manufacturing security must prioritise resilience over efficiency. ProtekCyber — Where clarity meets control, and businesses meet cyber confidence. Web: ⁠⁠⁠www.protekcyber.co.uk⁠⁠ | Email: Info@protekcyber.co.uk | Tel: 020 4634 1971 Listen now — before your business becomes the next headline.

    42 min
  4. Episode 2 — Empty Shelves: The Cyber Attack That Stopped the Co-operative Group

    15/10/2025

    Episode 2 — Empty Shelves: The Cyber Attack That Stopped the Co-operative Group

    April 2025. Millions of UK shoppers. Empty shelves. Frozen systems. The Co-operative Group — one of Britain’s largest retail organisations — was paralysed almost overnight after a major cyber attack hit its internal IT systems. Supply chains failed, stores went dark, and key data simply vanished from view. Presented by ProtekCyber, a UK-based cybersecurity consultancy helping businesses build clarity, control, and cyber confidence, we break down the attack that brought the nation’s supermarket shelves to a standstill. Discover how ransomware groups like Scattered Spider and DragonForce exploited human error, why the Co-operative Group (Co-op) made the drastic decision to pull the plug on its own network, and what every UK organisation can learn about crisis containment, rapid response, and resilience in the digital age. ProtekCyber — Where clarity meets control, and businesses meet cyber confidence. Web: ⁠⁠www.protekcyber.co.uk⁠ | Email: Info@protekcyber.co.uk | Tel: 020 4634 1971 Listen now — before your business becomes the next headline.

    29 min
  5. Episode 1 — One Weak Password: The Collapse of KNP Logistics

    13/10/2025

    Episode 1 — One Weak Password: The Collapse of KNP Logistics

    A 158-year-old transport giant. Seven hundred jobs. Half a thousand lorries. And all it took was one weak password to bring it crashing down. In this episode the ProtekCyber team unpack the true story behind the ransomware attack that erased KNP Logistics — how a single employee login spiralled into total business collapse, and what lessons every UK organisation must learn from it. We’ll cut through the noise, expose the root causes, and show how the fundamentals of cybersecurity can make the difference between resilience and ruin. ProtekCyber — Where clarity meets control, and businesses meet cyber confidence. Web: ⁠www.protekcyber.co.uk | Email: Info@protekcyber.co.uk | Tel: 020 4634 1971 Listen now — before your business becomes the next headline.

    36 min
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The ProtekCyber Deep Dive investigates real-world cyberattacks that changed the way organisations think about security — from ransomware to data breaches, supply chain compromises, and insider threats. Hosted by ProtekCyber, the UK-based cybersecurity consultancy helping businesses build clarity, control, and cyber confidence, each episode breaks down the tactics, the failures, and the lessons that every organisation can learn from. Where clarity meets control, and businesses meet cyber confidence.

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