Critical Security Flaw Exposes Thousands of Four-Faith Routers to Remote Attacks
A high-severity vulnerability in Four-Faith routers allows attackers to execute system commands on over 15,000 exposed devices still using default credentials. Security researchers have observed active exploitation attempts in the wild, with no patches currently available from the manufacturer.
East Asia Leads Global Open Source AI Development Through COSCUP Innovation
East Asia emerges as a pivotal force in open source AI development, with Taiwan's COSCUP conference showcasing groundbreaking initiatives in Traditional Chinese AI and policy frameworks. The region's emphasis on linguistic diversity and sustainable ecosystem building offers valuable lessons for global AI development.
U.S. Allocates $3 Billion to Remove Chinese Telecom Equipment Over Security Concerns
The U.S. government is investing $3 billion to remove Chinese telecommunications equipment from American networks amid escalating cybersecurity threats. The initiative, part of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, aims to help telecom companies replace technology from manufacturers like Huawei and ZTE while protecting critical infrastructure.
Congress Eyes Ban on Chinese Drones, Raising Concerns Among American Users
A congressional push to restrict Chinese-made drones over security concerns threatens to disrupt crucial operations across U.S. sectors. From farming to emergency response, Americans who rely on affordable Chinese drone technology worry about the lack of comparable domestic alternatives.
China Blocks Swedish Prosecutors from Investigating Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Chinese authorities denied Swedish prosecutors access to a vessel suspected of damaging undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, despite claims of cooperation. The incident involving the Yi Peng 3 ship has raised concerns among European officials about possible sabotage of critical infrastructure.
Smart Air Fryers Under Fire for Covert Data Collection and Privacy Concerns
Consumer watchdog Which? reveals popular smart kitchen appliances, including air fryers, are secretly collecting personal data and audio recordings without clear justification. The investigation found devices transmitting data to overseas servers, raising significant privacy concerns as British consumers prepare for holiday smart device purchases.
Major Cyber Breaches of 2023-2024: From MOVEit's $12B Impact to Nation-State Attacks
An analysis of devastating cyber attacks that defined 2023-2024, including the record-breaking MOVEit breach affecting 2,600 organizations and sophisticated nation-state campaigns targeting tech giants and political entities. The incidents highlight escalating threats across sectors, with ransomware and AI-powered attacks leading the surge.
Chinese Vessel Suspected in Multiple Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage Attempts
New evidence suggests a Chinese cargo ship may have targeted undersea telecommunications cables in the Baltic Sea region multiple times in November. The vessel Yi Peng 3 exhibited suspicious behavior near Denmark before allegedly damaging cables connecting Sweden, Lithuania, Finland and Germany.
Salt Typhoon: Chinese Hackers Steal Phone Records of 1M+ Americans in Massive Intelligence Breach
Chinese state hackers compromised major U.S. telecom providers to steal phone metadata of over one million Americans, primarily in Washington D.C. The sophisticated 'Salt Typhoon' campaign exposed call records, text messages and location data, raising serious privacy concerns.
FBI Alerts on Chinese Security Camera Attacks: HiatusRAT Campaign Targets Western Nations
The FBI warns of an ongoing malware campaign exploiting Chinese-made security cameras and DVRs across Western countries using HiatusRAT malware. The sophisticated attacks, possibly state-sponsored, focus on gathering intelligence related to U.S. military procurement and Taiwan-based organizations.