Why MSPs Should Double Down on Cybersecurity in 2025
Economic uncertainty. Global tensions. Evolving cyber threats. In 2025, it’s a perfect storm—and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are being urged to step up their cybersecurity game. Cybersecurity Is No Longer Optional “Cybercriminals are not waiting on the sidelines,” says Jessica C. Davis, principal analyst at Canalys. With threats constantly evolving, Davis believes MSPs are in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alabama Investigates Cybersecurity Incident Affecting State Government Systems
Alabama state officials are responding to a cybersecurity incident that has affected certain state government systems. Governor Kay Ivey announced on May 13 that the state is addressing a “cybersecurity event” and advised residents to anticipate potential disruptions to government website access and other services. The incident, first detected on May 9, involved the compromise […]
U.S. Lawmakers Push for Ban on TP-Link Routers Amid National Security Concerns
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is urging the Department of Commerce to investigate and potentially ban the sale of TP-Link networking equipment in the United States, citing national security concerns over the Chinese company’s alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its dominant presence in the U.S. router market. In a letter […]
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 […]
