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23andMe hits bankruptcy. Customers have until July 14 to file claims tied to the fallout from last year’s massive data breach. The clock’s ticking on genetic privacy and potential restitution. #23andMe #DataBreach #Privacy #Bankruptcy #CyberSecurity #DNAData techcrunch.com/2025/05/11/2...

Microsoft Teams is rolling out a new "Prevent Screen Capture" feature to enhance meeting security. #MicrosoftTeams #Privacy #CyberSecurity www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microso...

unauthorized trades. Using stolen logins, they manipulated small-cap stocks for profit.Phishing campaigns, enhanced by AI tools like ChatGPT, are fueling this surge. #CyberSecurity #Phishing #Japan #Finance #AI #StockMarket therecord.media/hackers-hija...

LockBit ransomware gang hacked! Their dark web panels were defaced with a message: "Don't do crime CRIME IS BAD xoxo from Prague," linking to leaked victim negotiation data. Major blow to the cybercrime syndicate. #CyberSecurity #Ransomware #LockBit www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

SonicWall has patched three SMA 100 vulnerabilities, including CVE-2025-32819, a potential zero-day exploited in the wild.Attackers could chain these flaws for remote code execution.Admins: update your appliances immediately. #CyberSecurity #ZeroDay #SonicWall www.securityweek.com/possible-zer...

Inside the secretive Microsoft MSTIC unit: How the elite hacker hunters became a pillar of US cyber defenses

tired: SignalGate @wired.com: The Signal clone, TeleMessage—which Mike Waltz appeared to use in a Reuters photo—has been hacked. And Customs and Border Protection also confirmed it used TeleMessage. Welp.

President Trump has nominated Kirsten Davies, former CISO at Unilever and Estée Lauder, as the next Department of Defense CIO. #CyberSecurity #DoD #Leadership therecord.media/trump-picks-...

Cisco has patched CVE-2025-20188, a critical 10.0 CVSS vulnerability in IOS XE Wireless Controllers. Exploiting a hardcoded JWT, attackers could gain root access remotely. #CyberSecurity #Cisco #CVE2025 thehackernews.com/2025/05/cisc...

CrowdStrike is laying off 500 employees (5% of its workforce), citing AI-driven efficiency gains as it targets $10B in annual recurring revenue by 2026.Despite the cuts, the company plans to hire in strategic areas. #CyberSecurity #AI #TechLayoffs #CrowdStrike techcrunch.com/2025/05/07/c...

CISA warns that unsophisticated hackers are targeting U.S. oil and gas infrastructure.Despite using basic tactics, poor cyber hygiene and exposed assets can lead to significant disruptions and even physical damage. #CyberSecurity #OilAndGas #CISA www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

The UK government is replacing SMS-based 2FA with passkeys across GOV.UK services by the end of 2025, enhancing security and user experience. #CyberSecurity #Passkeys #UKGov #2FA www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/passkey...

The verdict comes as a major victory not just for WhatsApp but also for privacy- and security-rights advocates who have long criticized the practices of NSO and other exploit sellers.

Europol's Operation PowerOFF dismantled six DDoS-for-hire platforms, leading to four arrests in Poland and the seizure of nine domains.These services enabled global cyberattacks for as little as €10. #CyberSecurity #DDoS #Europol #OperationPowerOFF thehackernews.com/2025/05/euro...

Hackers are exploiting Samsung’s MagicINFO digital signage system, raising alarms over potential breaches in public and enterprise display networks. #Cybersecurity #Samsung #MagicINFO #Infosec #IoT #Hacking #Vulnerability thehackernews.com/2025/05/hack...

NSO Group has been ordered to pay over $167M in damages to WhatsApp for its controversial spyware campaign, marking a major legal win for digital privacy. #NSOGroup #WhatsApp #Spyware #Privacy #Cybersecurity #LegalTech techcrunch.com/2025/05/06/n...

Launched into orbit 35 years ago, Hubble remains one of the most valuable pieces of technology in our search for information about the universe. Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, ESA, and STScI. 🔭 🧪

Uber invests $100M in WeRide to fuel robotaxi expansion across 15 more cities

Absolutely fantastic recreations of Cassini's Saturn pictures, with scattered sunlight revealing the faint G and E rings. #space #art by Thomas Thomsen. www.artstation.com/artwork/OGmqE6

House lawmakers are pressing for answers on proposed 2025 budget cuts to CISA under Trump’s plan, raising cybersecurity stability concerns. #Cybersecurity #CISA #BudgetCuts #Infosec #Policy cyberscoop.com/house-questi...

UK retail giants M&S, Harrods, and Co-op have been hit by a wave of cyberattacks, with the DragonForce ransomware group claiming responsibility. #CyberAttack #DragonForce #UKRetail #Ransomware #DataBreach www.securityweek.com/ransomware-g...

A widely used open-source Go library, easyjson, is maintained by developers at Russia's VK Group, raising concerns over potential security risks in U.S. government and enterprise systems. #easyjson #VKGroup #OpenSource #CyberSecurity #SupplyChainRisk huntedlabs.com/the-russian-...

The Trump administration's use of a Signal clone, TeleMessage, backfired after a hacker breached its unencrypted archives, exposing sensitive data from government agencies and companies like Coinbase. #SignalGate #CyberSecurity #TeleMessage #TrumpAdmin #DataBreach www.404media.co/the-signal-c...

Microsoft is making new accounts passwordless by default, embracing passkeys for faster, more secure logins.With a 98% success rate, it's time to say goodbye to passwords. #Microsoft #Passkeys #Passwordless #CyberSecurity #FIDOAlliance thehackernews.com/2025/05/micr...

On this week's episode of Insights into Technology, where we unravel the chaos caused by the latest Windows security update gone wrong, and explore how Apple's AirPlay is vulnerable to attack, putting millions of devices at risk and more. #AI #Apple #Oracle #Microsoft www.podbean.com/ew/pb-mqtrh-...

Microsoft is phasing out password autofill in its Authenticator app by August 2025, nudging users toward Edge for password management. #Microsoft #Authenticator #Edge #Passwordless #Passkeys #TechNews www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

By this Pam calculation, one pill has to kill more than five people. Math is hard.

SonicWall warns that older vulnerabilities in its SMA100 VPN appliances are now actively exploited, enabling remote code execution and session hijacking.Admins should patch immediately to prevent breaches. #SonicWall #VPN #CyberSecurity #PatchNow www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

​A U.S. judge has ruled NSO Group liable for hacking 1,400 WhatsApp users with Pegasus spyware, marking a significant legal victory for Meta in its fight against unauthorized surveillance. #Pegasus #NSOGroup #WhatsApp #CyberSecurity #Spyware #PrivacyRights therecord.media/nso-whatsapp...

UK retail giant Co-op warns of disruptions after shutting IT systems to fight a cyberattack—the third major UK retailer hit this month after M&S and Harrods. #CyberAttack #RetailSecurity #Coop #UKRetail #CyberSecurity #Infosec #TechNews techcrunch.com/2025/04/30/u...

A Maryland man pleaded guilty to defrauding U.S. government contractors by outsourcing sensitive software development work to a self-described North Korean developer in China #CyberSecurity #InsiderThreat #SoftwareOutsourcing​ www.theregister.com/2025/04/30/m...

Meta has introduced LlamaFirewall, an open-source framework designed to protect AI systems from threats like prompt injections, jailbreaks, and insecure code.Key features include PromptGuard 2, Agent Alignment Checks, and CodeShield. #Meta #AIsecurity #LlamaFirewall thehackernews.com/2025/04/meta...

Apple has alerted users in 100 countries about targeted mercenary spyware attacks on iPhones, urging recipients to take the threat seriously.The company recommends enabling Lockdown Mode and seeking expert assistance to mitigate risks. #Apple #Spyware #CyberSecurity techcrunch.com/2025/04/30/a...

Following the Salt Typhoon cyberattack on U.S. telecoms, experts report minimal progress in bolstering defenses, leaving networks vulnerable to future breaches. #SaltTyphoon #CyberSecurity #TelecomHack www.databreachtoday.com/experts-see-...

​AI-generated code may be a ticking time bomb for the software supply chain.Experts warn that reliance on AI coding tools can introduce subtle bugs and vulnerabilities. #AI #SoftwareSecurity #SupplyChain #CyberSecurity #VibeCoding arstechnica.com/security/202...

​EFF and over 400 security experts urge the Trump administration to halt its politically motivated probe of ex-CISA chief Chris Krebs.. #ChrisKrebs #EFF #CyberSecurity #FreeSpeech #ElectionSecurity www.eff.org/press/releas...

​France has officially accused Russian military intelligence group APT28 (Fancy Bear) of orchestrating 12 cyberattacks on French entities since 2021 #CyberSecurity #APT28 #France #Russia #GRU #Paris2024 #FancyBear #CyberEspionage www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

Millions of AirPlay-enabled devices are vulnerable to 'AirBorne' Wi-Fi attacks, allowing hackers on the same network to hijack gadgets, spread malware, or eavesdrop via built-in mics. #AirBorne #AirPlay #CyberSecurity #IoT #Apple #SmartHome www.wired.com/story/airbor...

The FBI is seeking tips on “Salt Typhoon,” a PRC-linked cyber campaign targeting US telecom firms, stealing call logs and private data. Rewards up to $10M offered for info. #FBI #CyberSecurity #SaltTyphoon #Telecom #PRC #DataBreach #Infosec #TechNews www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fbi-hel...

Just 5% of organizations have a strategy to defend against quantum-enabled threats, according to ISACA. Despite looming risks, most lack plans to secure data from future quantum attacks. #QuantumComputing #CyberSecurity #Encryption #TechNews​ www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/isaca-l...

WooCommerce users are being targeted by a phishing campaign pushing fake patches that install backdoors and hijack sites. Attackers use homograph tricks to spoof official domains. #WooCommerce #WordPress #CyberSecurity #Phishing #Malware #SiteSecurity #TechNews thehackernews.com/2025/04/wooc...

4chan is back online after a "catastrophic" cyberattack blamed on outdated servers and cash shortages, with volunteers now helping keep it afloat. #4chan #Cybersecurity #DataBreach #Hack #Infosec #TechNews #PHP #SecurityBreach www.theregister.com/2025/04/28/4...

A Windows security fix creating an "inetpub" folder can be exploited to block future updates, even by non-admin users. Microsoft rates it moderate severity with no immediate fix. #CyberSecurity #Windows #Vulnerability #PatchTuesday #InfoSec www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microso...

The CEO of a cybersecurity firm was charged with installing malware on hospital systems, allegedly to boost his company's business prospects by creating fake cyberattacks. #CyberCrime #CyberSecurity #Malware #Healthcare #InsiderThreat securityaffairs.com/177020/cyber...

Russian hackers are abusing OAuth 2.0 workflows to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts, using fake meeting invites via WhatsApp and Signal to steal login credentials and access sensitive data. #CyberSecurity #Microsoft365 #OAuth #Phishing #InfoSec www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

Widespread attacks are exploiting a critical SAP NetWeaver zero-day (CVE-2025-31324), allowing remote code execution and full system compromise. Urgent patching is advised. #CyberSecurity #SAP #ZeroDay #CVE202531324 #Infosec #DataBreach cyberscoop.com/sap-netweave...

Chinese AI startup Manus reportedly gets funding from Benchmark at $500M valuation

Attackers ramped up exploits of security device flaws in 2024, with VPNs, firewalls, and routers being top targets, says Mandiant's new M-Trends 2025 report. #CyberSecurity #Mandiant #MTrends #VPN #Firewall #ZeroDay #Ransomware #ThreatIntel cyberscoop.com/mandiant-m-t...