Russian Ransomware Kingpin Behind $16M Phobos Operation Faces US Charges
A Russian national has been extradited from South Korea to face charges for operating the Phobos ransomware enterprise that targeted over 1,000 organizations globally. The operation, which employed a ransomware-as-a-service model, extorted more than $16 million through cryptocurrency payments.
Hackers Target Jupyter Servers to Create Illegal Sports Streaming Network
Cybersecurity researchers discovered attackers exploiting unsecured Jupyter data science servers to illegally stream sports content from legitimate broadcasters. The scheme involves compromising servers to capture and redistribute live sports broadcasts through unauthorized streaming platforms.
Critical Root Access Vulnerabilities Discovered in Ubuntu's Needrestart Package
Multiple severe security flaws dating back to 2014 have been found in Ubuntu's needrestart utility, potentially allowing attackers to gain full system control. The vulnerabilities affect both desktop and server versions since Ubuntu 21.04, prompting Canonical to release urgent security patches.
Let's Encrypt Turns 10: A Decade of Democratizing Web Security
Let's Encrypt celebrates 10 years of providing free SSL/TLS certificates that have transformed how websites implement HTTPS encryption. Through automated systems and open standards, this non-profit initiative has made the internet more secure for billions of users worldwide.
Chinese Hackers Breach T-Mobile: FBI Warns of State-Sponsored 'Salt Typhoon' Attack
A sophisticated Chinese hacking group has successfully infiltrated T-Mobile's network, prompting a joint FBI-CISA advisory about the national security threat. The cyberespionage campaign targeted multiple US telecommunications providers, potentially exposing sensitive customer data and private communications.
Critical Cybersecurity Flaws Put US Water Systems at Risk, EPA Warns
EPA's latest report exposes alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities in America's drinking water infrastructure, potentially endangering 193 million people. The investigation revealed inadequate digital security measures and poor emergency response protocols in water treatment facilities nationwide.
Chinese Hackers Breach T-Mobile in Massive Telecom Espionage Campaign
A sophisticated Chinese cyber-espionage operation has successfully infiltrated T-Mobile and other major telecommunications networks worldwide, marking one of the most extensive known attacks on telecom infrastructure. The breach raises serious concerns about surveillance capabilities and intelligence gathering, though specific details about its scope remain limited.
Chinese Hackers Breach US Law Enforcement Surveillance Systems in Major Telecom Networks
Federal authorities revealed Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated major US telecommunications providers, gaining access to law enforcement wiretap systems and sensitive communications data. The months-long breach by the 'Salt Typhoon' group potentially exposed private data of high-profile targets and details about active surveillance operations.
Federal Agencies Test Anthropic's Claude AI for Nuclear Information Security
Government officials partnered with Anthropic to evaluate their AI chatbot Claude's handling of sensitive nuclear data, focusing on security protocols and information disclosure risks. The collaborative testing initiative aims to establish safety benchmarks as AI systems become more sophisticated and gain broader access to sensitive information.
FBI Exposes Massive Chinese State-Sponsored Cyberespionage Campaign Against US Telecom Networks
The FBI has uncovered an extensive Chinese government-backed hacking operation targeting U.S. telecommunications networks, compromising private communications and call records. The campaign, which attempted to access FISA-protected data, represents one of the largest discovered state-sponsored cyber espionage efforts to date.