Chinese Hackers Breached U.S. Data Centers and Home Internet Networks, Officials Warn
U.S. cybersecurity officials now say that China’s notorious hacking group known as Salt Typhoon didn’t only infiltrate major telecom carriers. Investigators believe it also compromised U.S. data centers and residential internet providers, signaling a deeper and more alarming level of intrusion into America’s digital backbone. Last week, sources familiar with the investigation told Nextgov that CISA flagged […]
Meta and Yandex Tracked Android Users Even in Incognito Mode, Researchers Find
Even if you browsed in incognito mode or used a VPN, Meta and Yandex may have still tracked your online activity on Android—without your knowledge or consent. Security researchers have uncovered a hidden tracking method used by both companies to link your web browsing to your app identity, sidestepping the usual privacy protections Android users […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
