Data Breach Exposes Credentials of Over 130,000 Finnish Citizens In a significant cybersecurity incident, more than 130,000 Finnish citizens have had their personal credentials compromised, marking one of the largest data breaches in Finland’s history, according to local media reports. The breach was disclosed by the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Europe’s Challenges Extend Beyond Regulatory Revisions Pam Baker • December 19, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A key assumption driving a proposed overhaul of European technology regulations is the belief that excessive bureaucracy hinders the region’s progress…
2025-12-20T05:15:45+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News In a stark escalation of cyber threats, 2025 witnessed unprecedented cyberattacks that significantly disrupted governmental operations, corporate infrastructure, and critical services, as reported by TechCrunch. These incidents have raised alarm bells among business leaders concerned about the overall security landscape.…
Google has issued critical security updates for its Chrome web browser following the identification of a severe zero-day vulnerability. This flaw, labeled as CVE-2023-7024, has already been exploited in active attacks, prompting urgent measures from the tech giant. Described as a heap-based buffer overflow error within the WebRTC framework, this…
Garmin Faces Major Service Disruption Following Ransomware Attack Garmin, the renowned manufacturer of fitness trackers, smartwatches, and GPS devices, is currently grappling with a significant global outage due to a targeted ransomware attack. This incident was confirmed by an anonymous employee speaking to The Hacker News. The company’s official communications,…
Facebook has faced scrutiny following revelations about its data sharing practices, including the inappropriate sharing of user data with over 60 device manufacturers such as Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, BlackBerry, and Samsung. A detailed report published by The New York Times outlined these partnerships, which aimed to incorporate Facebook features like…
Cloud Security, Security Operations Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud Strengthen Cybersecurity Partnership with Prisma AIRS Integration Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • December 19, 2025 The recent partnership between Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud marks a significant development in cybersecurity, with a focus on integrating Palo Alto’s Prisma AIRS platform…
In late 2025, the UK government confirmed a significant breach of its cybersecurity defenses, raising major concerns about the vulnerability of government systems. Trade Minister Chris Bryant publicly acknowledged that hackers compromised government networks in October, successfully extracting sensitive information. This breach appears to be linked to a Chinese hacking…
Cybersecurity Agencies Warn of QSnatch Malware Threat Targeting QNAP Devices In a joint advisory issued by cybersecurity agencies in the United States and the United Kingdom, significant warnings have been raised regarding an ongoing malware threat known as QSnatch, which is affecting network-attached storage (NAS) devices produced by Taiwanese company…
