US Senator Unveils Bill to Secure American Telecom Networks from Chinese Hacks
Senator Ron Wyden introduces draft bill to protect US telecom networks from Chinese government hackers with annual tests and independent audits.
Cybersecurity
US Senators Slam DoD for Failing to Protect Military Communications from Chinese Hacking
Two US senators accuse the Department of Defense of neglecting to secure military communications, leaving them vulnerable to Chinese espionage and hacking campaigns.
Vulnerabilities in Skoda Cars' Infotainment Units Expose 1.4 Million Vehicles to Hacking Risks
Security researchers uncover 12 vulnerabilities in Skoda cars' infotainment units, potentially allowing hackers to track location, inject malware, and access sensitive data.
Yahoo Lays Off 25% of Cybersecurity Team, Eliminates Red Team
Yahoo has laid off around 25% of its cybersecurity team, known as The Paranoids, including the elimination of its red team, as part of a broader restructuring effort.
Nigeria's Oldest Bank, First Bank, Hit by Massive ₦7 Billion Fraud Incident
First Bank, Nigeria's oldest bank, has been hit by a massive fraud incident, with unknown persons stealing ₦7 billion from customer accounts, highlighting the increasingly sophisticated nature of fraud in Nigeria's financial services sector.
Optum Restricts Access to Internal AI Chatbot After Security Researcher Finds Public Exposure
Healthcare giant Optum restricts access to internal AI chatbot after security researcher discovers public exposure, raising concerns about AI use in healthcare
Telegram Removes 15.4 Million Harmful Groups and Channels Amid Regulatory Pressure
Telegram takes drastic measures to clean up its platform, removing millions of harmful groups and channels, as its founder faces charges in France.
Rhode Island's Online Benefits System Hacked, Exposing Personal Data of Hundreds of Thousands
Rhode Island's RIBridges system, used for public assistance programs, was taken offline after a cyberattack, potentially exposing personal data of hundreds of thousands of people.
Rhode Island Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive Info of Hundreds of Thousands
A cyberattack on Rhode Island's online portal for social services has put hundreds of thousands of residents' personal info at risk, with attackers demanding payment to prevent data release.
