Former U.S. Soldier Arrested in Cybercrime Probe In a striking turn of events, former U.S. soldier Wagenius was arrested on December 20 and charged with multiple federal offenses related to hacking and extortion. His activities drew law enforcement’s attention starting just days earlier on December 12 when a new laptop…
The Chinese APT group known as Salt Typhoon reportedly penetrated the network of a U.S. state’s Army National Guard for nearly nine months, from March 2024 to December 2024. This breach was highlighted in a June memo from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), raising alarms about the security of…
Salt Typhoon Breach: Chinese APT Compromises U.S. Army National Guard Network Pierluigi Paganini July 16, 2025 China-linked APT Salt Typhoon Breaches U.S. Army National Guard Network A recent Department of Defense (DoD) report reveals that the China-associated hacking group known as Salt Typhoon has successfully infiltrated a U.S. Army National…
KT to Invest Over $724 Million in Cybersecurity Following SK Telecom Data Breach In response to heightened consumer concerns following a substantial data breach at SK Telecom, South Korean telecommunications leader KT has announced a commitment to invest more than 1 trillion won (approximately $724 million) over the next five…
The Canadian telecommunications sector has recently faced a significant security breach, allegedly orchestrated by state-sponsored hackers from China. These cyber actors exploited a critical vulnerability that had been patched 16 months earlier, compromising a major telecommunications provider in Canada, as confirmed by officials from both the Canadian and U.S. governments.…
The recent escalation of hostilities in Israel has coincided with Iran implementing strict restrictions on internet access for its citizens. This move appears aimed at obstructing access to vital information while redirecting users toward local applications that may lack adequate security measures. Complications have mounted as the hacking group Predatory…
Victoria’s Secret Website Remains Offline Following Security Incident Victoria’s Secret has confirmed that its website has been offline since Thursday morning, May 29, due to a security incident. In a statement on their site, the retailer indicated that they have temporarily disabled their online services and certain in-store capabilities as…
On February 24, 2021, a T-Mobile store was photographed at a shopping mall in Pittsburgh. On August 18, T-Mobile disclosed that customers’ first and last names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license or ID information had been compromised. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All…
The security landscape has taken a concerning turn, as highlighted in Verizon’s recently published *2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR)*. Notably, the report reveals that incidents involving third-party compromises have surged dramatically, now accounting for 30% of total data breaches—up from 15% last year. This trend signals an alarming shift…
