markdown In a groundbreaking revelation, researchers from UC San Diego and the University of Maryland have uncovered alarming vulnerabilities in satellite communications this week. Their study highlights that various sensitive data—including T-Mobile calls, text messages, in-flight Wi-Fi browsing sessions, and military communications—are being transmitted without encryption, potentially exposing them to…
Data Breach at D-Link Exposes Legacy Information D-Link, a Taiwanese manufacturer specializing in networking equipment, has acknowledged a data breach that resulted in the exposure of information considered to be “low-sensitivity and semi-public.” The company clarified that the compromised data was not sourced from its cloud systems but rather likely…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Phishing Campaigns Transition from China to Malaysia Targeting Chinese-Speakers Prajeet Nair ( @prajeetspeaks) • October 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent investigations reveal that a series of coordinated cyberattacks targeting Chinese-speaking individuals across the Asia-Pacific region can be traced back to a single…
With Vietnam rapidly advancing its digital transformation, the safeguarding of personal data has emerged as a significant national challenge. The ongoing digital transformation, coupled with economic modernization and the emergence of a digital society, is fundamentally altering Vietnam’s future trajectory. Central to this shift is personal data, a vital asset…
Critical Vulnerability Discovered in Microsoft MFA Implementation Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a significant security flaw in Microsoft’s multi-factor authentication (MFA) system that could allow attackers to easily bypass protection mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to user accounts. This vulnerability was classified as “critical” by researchers from Oasis Security, who highlighted…
In recent years, the frequency and severity of cyberattacks have escalated dramatically, underscoring a pressing concern for organizations worldwide. A glance at the CISA list of significant cyber incidents reveals the alarming scale of these attacks. A notable instance occurred in May 2021 when a ransomware assault on Colonial Pipeline…
Okta, a leading provider of identity services, revealed a recent security incident affecting its support case management system. Unidentified threat actors exploited compromised credentials to gain access, allowing them to view sensitive files uploaded by certain customers. David Bradbury, Okta’s Chief Security Officer, stated, “The threat actor was able to…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Government Rising Concerns Over F5 Breach Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • October 17, 2025 Image: JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock Federal authorities are urgently addressing a significant cybersecurity breach attributed to nation-state actors who have exploited stolen source code from networking firm F5.…
Joseph Topping reports: Heywood Hospital and Athol Hospital recently experienced a network outage attributed to a cybersecurity incident. The facilities, located in Gardner and Athol, Massachusetts, respectively, confirmed they took affected systems offline and sought assistance from a third-party cybersecurity firm. Despite the incident, both hospitals remain operational and are…
