A newly identified cyber campaign known as UAT-8837 targets North American critical infrastructure, deploying open-source tools alongside what appear to be zero-day exploits. Analysts believe the group may be linked to China, although attribution remains tentative. The attackers have demonstrated advanced capabilities, exploiting previously unknown vulnerabilities to bypass established defenses. Two CVEs are under investigation […]
Google will pay $8.25 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that accuses the tech giant of unlawfully collecting data from devices used by children under 13 years of age. The complaint alleges that the company and its platforms, including YouTube, gathered personal data without proper parental consent, violating federal and state privacy laws designed to […]
Global ransomware attacks surged 32% in 2025, driven by a sharp increase in incidents targeting manufacturers, according to a new report from Comparitech. The data highlights a growing cybersecurity threat facing the industrial sector, as attackers shift focus from traditional targets to high-value production operations. Manufacturers experienced the brunt of these attacks, signaling a troubling […]
Germany seeks an Israeli-style shield as it partners with Jerusalem to bolster cyber defenses amid escalating digital threats. On Tuesday, the two nations signed a cyber and security cooperation agreement in hopes of replicating Israel’s “cyber dome” model. The accord marks a significant step for Berlin as it attempts to strengthen its resilience against growing […]
Cisco on Thursday pushed security updates to fix a critical vulnerability in its Secure Email Gateway product, after Chinese state-linked hackers exploited the flaw in the wild. The zero-day, tracked as CVE-2025-20393 and carrying a maximum severity rating, affects Cisco AsyncOS Software and allows remote code execution. Cybersecurity researchers said the threat actor triggered the […]