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
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.
Cybersecurity researchers have exposed GuardCB, a fake Russian antivirus app that hides powerful spyware. The malware, known as Android.Backdoor.916.origin, can spy on calls, texts, passwords, and even live stream audio and video from infected devices. Targeting Russian businesses, the app pretends to run virus scans while secretly exfiltrating sensitive data.
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.
CISA has confirmed hackers breached a U.S. federal agency by exploiting CVE-2024-36401, a critical flaw in GeoServer. Attackers used web shells, brute force, and lateral movement to persist in the network. CISA warns agencies to patch quickly and strengthen defenses.
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…
A new XCSSET malware variant for macOS introduces a clipboard hijacker to steal cryptocurrency and expands to Firefox browser data theft. Security researchers warn developers to inspect Xcode projects and apply strong defenses against this evolving threat.
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner may classify GitHub as a social network and ban kids under 16 from using it. Officials argue GitHub’s social features resemble TikTok and Discord, but critics say the move could block young coders from learning and accessing open-source tools
Japan is facing a cybersecurity crisis. A government review revealed hundreds of security incidents in 2024 alone, exposing systemic weaknesses across critical infrastructure. While Tokyo has introduced new laws to expand its defensive capabilities, experts warn that outdated systems and poor planning leave the nation vulnerable to both cybercriminals and nation-state hackers Scale of the…
Airports in Copenhagen and Oslo faced unexpected disruptions this weekend after drones were spotted near their airspace. With both airports temporarily halting flights, the incidents highlight growing concerns over drone misuse and the potential risks to aviation, national security, and public safety Drone Disruption in Copenhagen Copenhagen Airport, one of Scandinavia’s busiest hubs, suspended air…
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