FTC warns tech giants not to bow to foreign pressure on encryption
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning major U.S. tech companies against yielding to foreign government demands that weaken data security, compromise encryption, or impose…
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New Android malware poses as antivirus from Russian intelligence agency
A new Android malware posing as an antivirus tool software created by Russia’s Federal Security Services agency (FSB) is being used to target executives of…
Murky Panda hackers exploit cloud trust to hack downstream customers
A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as Murky Panda (Silk Typhoon) exploits trusted relationships in cloud environments to gain initial access to the networks and…
APT36 hackers abuse Linux .desktop files to install malware in new attacks
The Pakistani APT36 cyberspies are using Linux .desktop files to load malware in new attacks against government and defense entities in India. The activity, documented…
Fake Mac fixes trick users into installing new Shamos infostealer
A new infostealer malware targeting Mac devices, called ‘Shamos,’ is targeting Mac devices in ClickFix attacks that impersonate troubleshooting guides and fixes. The new malware,…
August Windows updates cause severe streaming issues
Microsoft has confirmed that the August 2025 security updates are causing severe lag and stuttering issues with NDI streaming software on some Windows 10 and…
Massive anti-cybercrime operation leads to over 1,200 arrests in Africa
Law enforcement authorities in Africa have arrested over 1,200 suspects as part of ‘Operation Serengeti 2.0,’ an INTERPOL-led international crackdown targeting cross-border cybercriminal gangs. Between…
DaVita says ransomware gang stole data of nearly 2.7 million people
Kidney dialysis firm DaVita has confirmed that a ransomware gang that breached its network stole the personal and health information of nearly 2.7 million individuals.…
Dev gets 4 years for creating kill switch on ex-employer’s systems
A software developer has been sentenced to four years in prison for sabotaging his ex-employer’s Windows network with custom malware and a kill switch that…
Colt confirms customer data stolen as Warlock ransomware auctions files
UK-based telecommunications company Colt Technology Services confirms that customer documentation was stolen as Warlock ransomware gang auctions files. The British telecommunications and network services provider…
Europol confirms $50,000 Qilin ransomware reward is fake
Europol has confirmed that a Telegram channel impersonating the agency and offering a $50,000 reward for information on two Qilin ransomware administrators is fake. The…
Microsoft asks customers for feedback on SSD failure issues
Microsoft is seeking further information from customers who reported failure and data corruption issues affecting their solid-state drives (SSDs) and hard disk drives (HDDs) after…