On October 24, 2025, Microsoft Azure experienced an unprecedented Distributed-Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack, marking the highest recorded assault on cloud infrastructure to date. This significant cyber event peaked at 15.72 Terabits per second (Tbps) and 3.64 billion packets per second (pps), specifically targeting a single endpoint located in Australia. In a…
The University of Pennsylvania has confirmed that a cyberattack led to unauthorized access and theft of sensitive university data. The breach also involved the manipulation of official @upenn.edu email addresses, which were used to send harassing messages to community members. This incident disrupted systems related to development and alumni relations,…
In a significant shift in policy, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to vote in November on the repeal of a key ruling that mandates telecom providers to bolster the security of their networks. This move responds to lobbying efforts from major Internet service providers, raising concerns among cybersecurity experts…
Ribbon Communications, a prominent American telecommunications company responsible for facilitating major phone and data networks globally, has disclosed a significant security breach. The firm has confirmed that nation-state hackers, believed to have affiliations with an unnamed foreign government, infiltrated its systems and remained undetected for nearly a year. Headquartered in…
In a significant development within the cybersecurity landscape, Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, a 20-year-old who operated the now-defunct BreachForums, has been formally charged with conspiracy to commit access device fraud in the United States. This notable case highlights the growing scrutiny on online platforms facilitating cybercrime. Fitzpatrick, known online as “pompompurin,”…
Cybersecurity research firm Darktrace has issued a report highlighting the ongoing threat posed by a state-sponsored group known as Salt Typhoon. This Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, suspected to be linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), continues to discover innovative methods to infiltrate critical infrastructure across the globe.…
T-Mobile, a prominent U.S. telecommunications provider, has acknowledged being targeted by Chinese cyber threat actors aiming to infiltrate its systems to access sensitive data. The perpetrators, identified as Salt Typhoon, have been conducting a prolonged campaign focusing on extracting cellphone communications of individuals considered “high-value intelligence targets.” The extent of…
T-Mobile Detects Intrusion Attempts, No Data Breach Confirmed Telecom giant T-Mobile recently announced that it has thwarted attempts by cyber actors to penetrate its networks in the past few weeks. Fortunately, the company confirmed that no sensitive customer data was accessed during these attempts. The intrusion efforts were traced back…
A US-based fintech company, FinWise, has alerted its customers about a potential data breach stemming from an insider threat. The organization, which facilitates loans on behalf of various American financial institutions, disclosed that a former employee accessed sensitive customer information after their departure from the company. According to filings made…
