China Halts Critical Metal Exports to US, Escalating Tech Trade War

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China announced an immediate ban on exports of rare earth metals and materials crucial for semiconductor manufacturing to the US, citing national security concerns. The retaliatory move against US chip restrictions highlights China's dominance in critical materials and could severely impact US technology manufacturers.

U.S. Government Urges Shift to Encrypted Apps Following Major Chinese Cyberattack

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Federal officials strongly recommend Americans adopt encrypted messaging apps after a massive Chinese espionage campaign compromised major U.S. telecommunications networks. The 'Salt Typhoon' breach exposed call records, conversations, and surveillance systems, prompting urgent cybersecurity guidance from CISA.

FBI Issues Alert Over Chinese Telecom Hacking Campaign Exposing U.S. Communications

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A massive Chinese hacking operation dubbed 'Salt Typhoon' has compromised U.S. telecommunications networks, exposing call data and messages of American citizens. The FBI and international partners have issued urgent guidance while investigating the breach that specifically targeted government officials and law enforcement data.

FBI and CISA Urge Americans to Abandon Unsecured Cross-Platform Texting

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Federal agencies warn against standard texting between iPhone and Android devices due to encryption vulnerabilities, especially amid Chinese cyber threats. Officials strongly recommend switching to fully encrypted messaging apps as Apple prepares to release iOS 18.2 with new messaging options.

Construction Accident Severs Critical Internet Cables Between Sweden and Finland

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Two fiber optic cables connecting Sweden and Finland were damaged, disrupting internet service for thousands. While initially raising security concerns, investigators confirmed one break was caused by construction work, highlighting infrastructure vulnerabilities in the Baltic region.

FTC Cracks Down on Location Data Companies for Unlawful Consumer Surveillance

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The Federal Trade Commission has taken enforcement action against Gravy Analytics and Venntel for illegally tracking and selling sensitive location data from billions of mobile devices. The companies face strict prohibitions and must delete previously collected data, with potential fines of over $50,000 per violation.

Texas Engineering Firm ENGlobal Hit by Disruptive Ransomware Attack

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Houston-based ENGlobal Corporation, a key contractor for U.S. government agencies, faces operational disruption following a ransomware attack discovered on November 25. The engineering firm has engaged cybersecurity experts while working to restore critical systems and assess potential data theft.

Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Major VPN Clients Enable System Compromise

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Security researchers uncover severe flaws in Palo Alto Networks and SonicWall VPN clients that could allow attackers to execute malicious code through fake servers. The vulnerabilities, demonstrated via the NachoVPN tool, affect both Windows and macOS systems and require immediate patching.

Google Removes Predatory SpyLoan Apps After Exploiting 8 Million Users

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Google has removed fifteen malicious Android apps that targeted vulnerable users across multiple continents through deceptive loan schemes, amassing over 8 million downloads. The apps harvested sensitive personal data and were used for harassment and extortion of victims through sophisticated social engineering tactics.

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