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Pro-Russian Hacktivists Target European Infrastructure in Massive Cyber Campaign
Orange Cyberdefense reveals a pro-Russian hacktivist group has launched over 6,600 attacks on European targets since March 2022, primarily focusing on critical infrastructure and financial institutions. The group's activities coincide with geopolitical events while deliberately avoiding U.S. territories, even as North America faces rising cyber extortion threats.
Declassified: The 1957 Albuquerque Nuclear Bomb Accident
A classified incident involving a 15-megaton hydrogen bomb accidentally dropped near Albuquerque remained hidden for 30 years. The Mark 17 weapon's conventional explosives detonated upon impact, though its nuclear core had been removed, leaving a crater that exists to this day.
New Bill Demands Strict Cybersecurity Rules for US Telecoms After Chinese Hacking Campaign
Senator Ron Wyden introduces legislation requiring the FCC to implement rigorous cybersecurity regulations for telecommunications companies following the devastating Salt Typhoon breaches by Chinese hackers. The bill mandates annual security testing, independent audits, and executive accountability to protect Americans' communications from foreign espionage.
Climate Misinformation Surges on Social Media as Global Leaders Tackle Climate Crisis
As world leaders convene at COP29 to address climate change, social media platforms are seeing an alarming rise in climate science denial and misinformation. Investigation reveals widespread false claims across TikTok, X, Facebook and LinkedIn, undermining environmental initiatives and scientific consensus.
Texas Instruments Chips Found in Russian Military Hardware Despite U.S. Sanctions
A Bloomberg investigation reveals Russian military forces are bypassing U.S. sanctions to obtain Texas Instruments semiconductor chips through complex third-party networks. Between January and August 2023, Russian military manufacturers received approximately $4 million worth of components now being used in weapons deployed against Ukraine.
US Congress Weighs $3 Billion Plan to Remove Chinese Telecom Equipment from Networks
The US House of Representatives is set to vote on a crucial $3 billion defense bill aimed at removing Huawei and ZTE equipment from American telecommunications networks. The funding addresses a significant gap in the existing 'rip and replace' program, which the FCC estimates will cost nearly $5 billion to complete.
Apple Faces Legal Battle Over Child Abuse Content Storage on iCloud
A lawsuit against Apple alleges the company knowingly allowed child abuse material on iCloud, highlighting tensions between privacy and child protection. The case, which could include over 2,600 victims, stems from Apple's abandoned CSAM detection initiative and may reshape tech industry safety protocols.
Pakistan's Internet Crisis: Surveillance System Drags Speeds to Global Bottom Ranks
Pakistan's internet speeds have plummeted to among the world's slowest, with the country ranking near bottom globally for both mobile and broadband connectivity. The dramatic slowdown is linked to enhanced surveillance measures, including a Chinese-built national firewall system that monitors and controls internet traffic.
Critical Windows NTLM Zero-Day Vulnerability Left Unpatched Until April 2024
A severe security flaw affecting all Windows versions allows attackers to capture NTLM credentials through malicious files in Windows Explorer. Microsoft plans to address this zero-day vulnerability in April 2024, leaving systems potentially exposed for months.
