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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FBI Issues Warning: 13 Home Routers at High Risk for Cyberattacks [See List]
If you’re using an older router at home, you could be an easy target for hackers. The FBI has released a public alert identifying 13 outdated router models that are actively being exploited by cybercriminals. Many of these devices no longer get security updates, making them especially vulnerable. The risk: outdated routers equals no support […]
Apple Warns iPhone Users in 100 Countries of Targeted Spyware Attacks; Here’s What To Do
Apple has issued urgent alerts to iPhone users in nearly 100 countries, warning them that they may be the target of sophisticated spyware attacks. The company began notifying individuals on Wednesday through its “Threat Notification” system, a measure it launched in 2021 to warn users facing serious digital threats. According to Apple, these attacks involve […]
Marks & Spencer Cyberattack Attributed to Scattered Spider Ransomware Group; Here’s What Happened
British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has been grappling with a significant cyberattack, reportedly orchestrated by the hacking group Scattered Spider. The incident has disrupted operations across the company’s UK stores and online platforms. Attack Overview The cyberattack, identified as a ransomware incident, has been linked to Scattered Spider, a group known for targeting major […]
Government-Backed Hackers Exploited Majority of Attributed Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in 2024, Google Reports
A recent report from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) reveals that state-sponsored hackers were responsible for the majority of attributed zero-day exploits in 2024. Out of 75 zero-day vulnerabilities identified as exploited in the wild, at least 23 were linked to government-backed actors. Among these, five exploits were attributed to China and another five to […]
Gmail Users Targeted in New Phishing Scam Using Fake Google Legal Notices
A sophisticated phishing campaign is targeting Gmail users by sending emails that appear to originate from Google’s official address, “no-reply@google.com.” These emails claim that the recipient’s account is under legal scrutiny, urging them to click on a link to review purported subpoena details. The scam exploits Google’s own infrastructure by using the Google Sites platform […]
Malvertising Campaign Exploits GitHub to Distribute Info-Stealing Malware
In December 2024, Microsoft Threat Intelligence uncovered a large-scale malvertising campaign that compromised nearly one million devices worldwide. The attack primarily targeted users visiting illegal streaming websites, redirecting them through a series of malicious sites before landing on GitHub, where the malware was hosted. Attack Chain and Methodology The sophisticated multi-stage attack began with users […]
