Elon Musk’s newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aimed at streamlining government operations and dramatically cutting spending, is under scrutiny for potentially compromising critical cybersecurity infrastructure. Industry experts and security analysts have expressed significant alarm over Musk's methods, particularly the rapid introduction of inadequately vetted personnel
A significant data breach has compromised the personal and network information of over one million users of Keenetic routers, predominantly in Russia. The leaked data includes sensitive credentials, device configurations, and extensive service logs, heightening the risk of unauthorized network Scope of the Breach An anonymous source recently alerted Cybernews
Lloyds Banking Group is at the center of controversy following a serious data breach in which a client inadvertently received detailed financial statements intended for other high-net-worth customers. First reported by the Financial Times, the incident involved sensitive personal and financial information, including client names, addresses, and account balances exceeding
The FBI and CISA have released a joint cybersecurity advisory detailing escalating threats from the Medusa ransomware-as-a-service group, known for attacking key infrastructure sectors. According to the FBI advisory, Medusa has infected over 300 organizations, including healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and energy companies. The ransomware gang employs targeted phishing attacks
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has sounded the alarm this week, issuing guidance for businesses to begin preparing for quantum computing threats by 2035. According to The Guardian, quantum computers will soon pose a serious risk to traditional encryption methods such as RSA and ECC, potentially
In a landmark move, Google’s parent company Alphabet has announced a $32 billion deal to acquire Israeli cloud security firm Wiz—its largest acquisition to date. This aggressive expansion signals Alphabet’s growing recognition that cybersecurity is central to the future of cloud and AI innovation. Wiz, launched in
Oracle Corporation has come under intense scrutiny this week following explosive claims by a hacker alleging unauthorized access to over 6 million records from Oracle Cloud. The threat actor, operating under the alias “rose87168,” posted details on an underground forum, asserting they obtained sensitive data including Java KeyStore files, encrypted
Introduction The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced mass layoffs, including critical cybersecurity personnel from agencies such as: * The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) * The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) * The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) (WIRED). What This Means for National Cybersecurity Experts
Genea, one of Australia's largest IVF providers, has reported a possible cyber breach that could have compromised sensitive patient records. The company first detected unauthorized activity on its network on February 14, 2025, following unexpected phone outages and app failures (ABC News Australia). What Happened? Initial investigations suggest
A UK Home Office contractor has been found collecting and storing data on British citizens while conducting financial background checks on migrants applying for visa fee waivers. This unintentional mass surveillance raises serious concerns about privacy, consent, and compliance with data protection laws (The Guardian). How the Data Was Collected
Bybit, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has confirmed a massive security breach, resulting in the theft of $1.5 billion in Ethereum (ETH). The hack, which occurred during a routine wallet transfer, is now being labeled as one of the biggest crypto heists in history. Security analysts
Are you reusing passwords across different sites? It might be time to rethink your strategy. Cybernews researchers have discovered an enormous cache of nearly 10 billion passwords on a prominent hacking forum, dubbed the "largest password compilation" ever. The file, titled rockyou2024.txt, was shared on July 4
Amidst mounting criticism for yielding to government censorship demands, Elon Musk recently asserted that Twitter has "no real alternative" but to comply with such requests. Musk, who previously identified as a "free speech absolutist" and expressed interest in acquiring Twitter to safeguard users' freedom of
The Biden administration has issued a firm demand to ByteDance, the Chinese company behind the popular video-sharing app TikTok: either sell the app or face a nationwide ban. While TikTok has not yet shown intentions to sell, it has made efforts to convince U.S. officials that it can address
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Chinese authorities are considering implementing measures that would require social media platforms to review and potentially censor user comments deemed "harmful" prior to their publication. In June 2022, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the country's internet regulatory body, released a proposed update to its existing
