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Massive Privacy Breach: Popular Apps Secretly Harvesting User Location Data Through Ad Networks
Thousands of widely-used mobile apps, including Candy Crush, Tinder, and MyFitnessPal, have been implicated in a large-scale location data collection scheme through advertising networks. The unauthorized tracking potentially exposed millions of users' sensitive location data across the US, Russia, and Europe through real-time bidding systems.
Critical Zero-Day Router Botnet 'Gayfemboy' Launches Global DDoS Attacks
A dangerous new botnet dubbed 'Gayfemboy' is actively exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in industrial routers worldwide, creating a massive DDoS attack network. With over 15,000 daily infected nodes targeting victims across multiple countries, experts urge organizations to implement critical security measures.
Ukrainian Hackers Deal Devastating Blow to Major Russian Internet Provider
Ukrainian hackers successfully disrupted operations at Nodex, a St. Petersburg-based internet provider, claiming to have completely wiped their systems. The cyberattack comes as Russia accelerates efforts to isolate its domestic internet, highlighting the evolving digital warfare between the two nations.
Google Maps Mishap Leads Police Raid Team into Cross-Border Detention Drama
A 16-member Assam Police team found themselves detained by locals in Nagaland after Google Maps led them to the wrong location during a criminal pursuit operation. The navigation error sparked a tense overnight standoff that was eventually resolved through inter-state police cooperation.
Chinese Hackers Target Japan in Long-Running Cyber Espionage Campaign
Japanese authorities reveal MirrorFace, a China-linked threat actor, has conducted sophisticated cyberattacks against critical sectors since 2019. The campaign deployed advanced malware and evasion techniques to target government agencies, think tanks, and technology sectors, highlighting persistent threats to national security.
Critical Vulnerability in KerioControl Firewalls Puts Thousands of Systems at Risk
A dangerous security flaw in GFI KerioControl firewalls allows attackers to remotely execute code and potentially take control of affected systems. Over 23,800 exposed instances are at risk across multiple countries, with active exploitation attempts already detected from Asia.
Pentagon Warns of China's Growing AI and Surveillance Tech Dominance
The U.S. Department of Defense report reveals China's ambitious plans to become the global AI leader by 2030 through military-civilian tech fusion and advanced surveillance capabilities. The Pentagon warns of serious implications for global security as China exports surveillance technologies and develops AI-enabled military systems.
Critical SonicWall Firewall Vulnerability Requires Immediate Patching
SonicWall has disclosed a high-severity authentication bypass flaw in SonicOS that threatens SSL VPN and SSH management functions. The company has released urgent patches and mitigation guidance for affected firewall models to prevent potential exploitation.
PowerSchool Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Student Records in Major Education Platform Attack
PowerSchool, a leading K-12 education software provider, confirms unauthorized access to its Student Information System resulting in theft of sensitive student and teacher data. The company took the unusual step of paying a ransom in exchange for data deletion, highlighting a shift toward data theft-focused cyberattacks.
