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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.
The Passkey Paradox: Why Password-Free Security Still Has a Long Way to Go
Despite promising enhanced security, passkey technology faces significant adoption hurdles due to fragmented implementations across platforms and confusing user experiences. While major tech companies push their own solutions, the current state of passkeys falls short of delivering truly seamless password-free authentication for mainstream users.
Critical Flaw Exposed in NATO Military Radio Encryption System
Security researchers have discovered a severe vulnerability in HALFLOOP-24, a military encryption algorithm used by NATO and US forces for radio communications. The flaw allows attackers to break the encryption in just two hours, potentially compromising sensitive military transmissions and enabling denial-of-service attacks.
iOS Spyware Evolution: From Pegasus to Modern Threats
Explore the dramatic transformation of iOS spyware from 2016 to present, as sophisticated tools like Pegasus and Predator challenge Apple's security measures. This analysis reveals the ongoing battle between spyware developers and security researchers, highlighting the need for enhanced detection capabilities.
