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    China Blocks Swedish Prosecutors from Investigating Baltic Sea Cable Damage

    December 24, 2024 • 1 min read

    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.

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    Smart Air Fryers Under Fire for Covert Data Collection and Privacy Concerns

    December 23, 2024 • 1 min read

    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.

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    Major Cyber Breaches of 2023-2024: From MOVEit's $12B Impact to Nation-State Attacks

    December 21, 2024 • 1 min read

    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.

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    Chinese Vessel Suspected in Multiple Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage Attempts

    December 21, 2024 • 1 min read

    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.

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    Salt Typhoon: Chinese Hackers Steal Phone Records of 1M+ Americans in Massive Intelligence Breach

    December 20, 2024 • 1 min read

    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.

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    FBI Alerts on Chinese Security Camera Attacks: HiatusRAT Campaign Targets Western Nations

    December 17, 2024 • 1 min read

    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.

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    FBI Urges Americans to Encrypt Messages Amid Chinese Cyber Espionage Campaign

    December 17, 2024 • 1 min read

    FBI issues critical warning about text message security following discovery of Chinese state-sponsored hacking operation targeting U.S. telecom companies. The agency recommends encrypted messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp after hackers accessed call data and communications.

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    FBI Warns Congress of Chinese Plot to Discredit Taiwan Supporters Through Disinformation

    December 16, 2024 • 1 min read

    The FBI has briefed U.S. lawmakers about Chinese Communist Party plans to spread fabricated stories suggesting certain Congress members support Taiwan due to bribes. These defensive briefings reveal China's sophisticated tactics to influence American politics and undermine support for Taiwan's democracy.

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    Telecom Giants Under Fire for Selective Data Breach Notifications in Salt Typhoon Attack

    December 16, 2024 • 1 min read

    A massive Chinese hack compromised over a million U.S. telecom customers' data, yet AT&T and Verizon only notified select 'high-value' targets. The controversial approach has sparked criticism from privacy advocates who demand full transparency about exposed personal information.

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    U.S. Government Urges Nationwide Adoption of Encrypted Messaging After Major Cyber Attack

    December 15, 2024 • 1 min read

    Following a massive Chinese hack of major U.S. telecom companies, federal agencies are taking the unprecedented step of encouraging all Americans to use end-to-end encrypted messaging platforms. The initiative represents a significant shift in government stance on encryption technology amid rising cybersecurity threats.

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