Trump Administration Proposes Deep Cuts to U.S. Cybersecurity Agency
The Trump administration’s 2026 budget proposal calls for steep cuts to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), reducing its funding by nearly $495 million and slashing more than 1,000 jobs—about 30% of the agency’s workforce. If approved, the cuts would shrink CISA’s budget from $2.87 billion to $2.38 billion. The plan signals a narrower […]
Hackers Are Using Fake Apps Like LetsVPN and QQ Browser to Spread Stealthy Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a malware campaign using fake software installers to spread a powerful remote access tool. Masquerading as popular apps like LetsVPN and QQ Browser, the campaign is delivering a stealthy malware framework known as Winos 4.0. First flagged by Rapid7 in February 2025, the operation relies on a loader called Catena to […]
Banking Groups Push Back on SEC’s Cyberattack Disclosure Rule
Top U.S. banking associations are pressing the Securities and Exchange Commission to roll back a rule that forces public companies to disclose major cybersecurity breaches within four business days. In a letter sent May 22, five major financial groups—including the American Bankers Association and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association—argued the rule clashes with […]
Cellcom Cyberattack Leaves Thousands Without Service; Experts Urge Vigilance
A cyberattack on Cellcom, a regional telecommunications provider based in Wisconsin, has disrupted phone and text services for thousands of customers across Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula since May 14. The company confirmed the incident on May 20, attributing the outage to a targeted cyberattack that affected its voice and SMS systems. In a letter […]
Microsoft Unveils Vision for Collaborative, Memory-Enhanced AI Agents at Build 2025
At the Microsoft Build 2025 conference, Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott unveiled a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the collaboration and memory capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) agents. This move is part of Microsoft’s broader vision to foster interoperability among AI systems from different providers and to enable these agents to retain contextual information over […]
Cyberattack Disrupts Nucor Steel Operations Across North America
Nucor Corporation—the largest steelmaker in North America—revealed on May 14 that it was hit by a cyberattack that disrupted its IT systems and forced production halts at several sites in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. The company took immediate action, shutting down affected systems and activating its incident response plan. While production was paused as […]
Sensitive Data Leak Exposes Hundreds of Personal Files on Australian Human Rights Commission Website
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has confirmed a serious privacy breach that left sensitive documents publicly accessible online for over a month. Between March 24 and April 10, 2025, about 670 documents submitted through the AHRC’s online forms were exposed to the public internet. At least 100 of them were viewed—including by search engines […]
Google Unveils AI-Powered Accessibility Features for Android and Chrome
In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 15, Google is rolling out a fresh wave of features aimed at making its platforms more inclusive. From enhanced screen readers to better captions and broader language support, the updates span both Android and Chrome—and they’re all powered by Google’s Gemini AI. Smarter Image Descriptions with […]
Walmart Prepares for AI-Powered Shopping Agents, Redefining Retail Engagement
Walmart is bracing for a major shift in how people shop—one where artificial intelligence takes the wheel. The company is updating its digital platforms to accommodate AI-powered shopping agents. These tools, like OpenAI’s Operator, can browse, select, and purchase products based on your preferences. You don’t need to scroll or click. Just tell the AI […]
Hackers Demonstrate Remote Control of 2020 Nissan Leaf, Including Steering
Researchers from Budapest-based cybersecurity firm PCAutomotive have revealed a series of vulnerabilities in the 2020 Nissan Leaf, allowing remote access to various vehicle functions, including steering control. The findings were presented at the Black Hat Asia 2025 conference, highlighting significant concerns over the security of connected vehicles. The attack begins by exploiting weaknesses in the […]