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Major Sports Piracy Sites Go Dark Amid Global Streaming Crackdown
Two prominent illegal sports streaming platforms, Methstreams and Crackstreams, have suddenly ceased operations amid intensifying anti-piracy efforts. The shutdown highlights the $28 billion annual impact of piracy on sports, with recent Super Bowl alone drawing 17 million illegal viewers.
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury Through BeyondTrust Software
The US Treasury Department revealed a major security breach where suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers gained access through compromised BeyondTrust remote support software. The incident, currently under investigation by CISA and FBI, is part of a broader pattern of sophisticated cyber attacks targeting US government infrastructure.
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury Through Third-Party Security Provider
The US Treasury Department revealed a major cybersecurity breach by Chinese state-sponsored hackers who gained access through BeyondTrust, a third-party security provider. The incident, classified as 'major,' prompted immediate response from federal agencies including the FBI and CISA.
Volkswagen Data Breach Exposes Location Data of 800,000 Electric Vehicles
A major security flaw in Volkswagen's cloud storage exposed precise location data and personal information of hundreds of thousands of electric vehicle owners across multiple brands. The breach, discovered by a whistleblower, revealed detailed movement profiles collected through the company's connected car app.
French Tech Giant Atos Investigates Space Bears Ransomware Attack Claims
Atos SE, a major French IT company specializing in cybersecurity and digital services, is investigating alleged ransomware attack claims by the Space Bears group. While the threat actors claim database compromise, Atos reports no evidence of breach and continues thorough investigation.
FTC Cracks Down on AI-Powered Weapons Scanner Maker for Misleading Claims
The Federal Trade Commission orders Evolv Technologies to stop exaggerating its AI-based weapons detection system's capabilities after revealing it performs similarly to standard metal detectors at higher costs. The settlement particularly impacts educational institutions, allowing them to cancel contracts following performance issues and misrepresented claims.
Russian Shadow Fleet Vessel Linked to Baltic Sea Infrastructure Sabotage
Finnish investigators have uncovered evidence tying a Russian shadow fleet vessel to deliberate damage of critical undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. The discovery of a 100km anchor drag mark connected to the Eagle S tanker adds to mounting concerns about coordinated Russian attacks on European digital and energy networks.
Chinese State Hackers Breach U.S. Treasury Using Stolen Security Key
The U.S. Treasury Department revealed a major cybersecurity breach in December by Chinese government-backed hackers who gained unauthorized access using a stolen vendor security key. While unclassified documents were compromised, officials report the threat has been contained with help from CISA.
Chrome Extension Breach: Cyberhaven Attack Exposes Millions to Cookie Theft Risk
A sophisticated phishing attack on Cyberhaven led to the compromise of their Chrome extension, potentially affecting 400,000 corporate customers during the 2023 holiday season. The incident highlights critical vulnerabilities in two-factor authentication systems and the need for enhanced security measures like passkeys.
