Massive Leak Exposes 4 Billion User Records, Marking the Largest Known Breach of Chinese Personal Data Pierluigi Paganini June 07, 2025 Cybersecurity experts uncover a staggering 4 billion user records exposed online, potentially linked to the surveillance of Chinese citizens. A recent investigation led by cybersecurity researcher Bob Dyachenko, in…
In April, a massive power outage struck the Iberian Peninsula, leading to widespread disruption. Thousands found themselves stranded in the Madrid metro, while hospitals in Lisbon resorted to emergency power sources. This blackout extended its effects far beyond Spain and Portugal, causing internet connectivity issues even in distant locations like…
Global Fraud Risk Looms as Over One Million Infected Android Devices Surface A concerning trend has emerged with the discovery of a botnet operation, known as BADBOX 2.0, which has compromised more than one million off-brand Android devices worldwide. As reported by the FBI, consumers are urged to scrutinize their…
Over 4 Billion User Records Compromised in Significant Cybersecurity Breach In what is being characterized as the most extensive data breach to date, over 4 billion user records have been exposed. This incident has sent shockwaves through the digital community, particularly among business owners who must be vigilant in an…
Recent claims of a potential cybersecurity breach have sparked significant debate, particularly regarding the security measures of tech giant Apple. The company’s head of security engineering, Ivan Krstić, firmly rejected allegations of a targeted attack, asserting that, “We strongly disagree with the claims of a targeted attack against our users.”…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Security Operations New Cyber Blueprint Enhances Coordination Against Disruptive Cyber Attacks Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 6, 2025 Image: Viacheslav Lopatin/Shutterstock In a proactive measure against potential transnational cyber incidents, Europe is establishing a framework to enhance collective responses to multifaceted cybersecurity threats. This initiative comes in…
PowerSchool Hacker Sentenced to Personal Recognizance Bond In a recent development within the cybersecurity landscape, the individual responsible for the PowerSchool data breach has pled guilty to charges related to the incident and has been released on a personal recognizance bond. This case raises critical concerns for educational institutions and…
For years, gray-market services, commonly referred to as “bulletproof” hosts, have been pivotal for cybercriminals aiming to operate web infrastructure with minimal oversight. However, as global law enforcement agencies intensify their initiatives to combat digital threats, they have implemented strategies to extract customer information from these hosts, increasingly targeting those…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Government Supreme Court Decision Overturns Lower Court’s Injunction David Perera (@daveperera) • June 6, 2025 Image: Bill Perry/Shutterstock In a significant legal shift, the U.S. Supreme Court has granted the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) access to American citizens’ data held by the Social Security Administration…
