South Korea’s Cybersecurity Under Fire After Another Major Breach
South Korea’s cybersecurity faces unprecedented strain after months of continuous data breaches across public and private sectors, revealing deep governance and policy flaws.
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Algorithmic Fail: TikTok Sends Minors Explicit Search Suggestions
Despite enabling safety filters, child accounts on TikTok have received explicit content suggestions via search. This investigation reveals algorithmic failures and urges stronger oversight for youth protection.
Signal Warns It’ll Withdraw From EU Under Chat Control
Signal has stated it may quit the European market if the EU forces apps to scan private messages under Chat Control, citing encryption and privacy concerns.
Banking Trojan Adds Hidden VNC Full Remote Control for Attackers
A newly discovered Android banking trojan combines overlay attacks with a stealthy hidden VNC server to gain full remote control over compromised devices.
Government & Military Systems Under Attack by APT35 Hackers
APT35 hackers, linked to Iran, are conducting cyberattacks against global government and military organizations, using spear-phishing and malware for espionage.
PlugX and Bookworm Deployed via DLL Side‑Loading in Targeted Cyber Espionage Campaign
A sophisticated cyber campaign used DLL side‑loading to deliver a hybrid PlugX variant and the Bookworm backdoor to telecom and ASEAN networks, revealing renewed tactics by China‑linked threat actors.
Rhysida Hackers Claim Attack on Maryland Department of Transportation
The Rhysida ransomware gang claims to have breached Maryland’s Department of Transportation, leaking personal data and demanding a $3.3 million ransom. Officials confirmed data loss affecting Maryland Transit Administration systems but said core services remain operational.
Secret Service Dismantles Major Telecom Threat Targeting New York City
The U.S. Secret Service dismantled a massive telecom threat in New York City, seizing 100,000 SIM cards and 300 servers hidden across abandoned apartments. Authorities say the “imminent” campaign, discovered before the UN Assembly, could have crippled cellular services, government operations, and emergency systems. Investigators believe foreign threat actors used the network for covert communication with criminal enterprises
TikTok Algorithm Faces U.S. Control Data, Politics, and Security Concerns
TikTok’s future in the United States is undergoing a dramatic shift. Under a new deal, the app’s powerful recommendation algorithm will be retrained exclusively on U.S. user data, with a consortium of American investors taking control. While framed as a national security safeguard, experts warn the move could reshape TikTok’s content, amplify political influence, and…