Australia Orders Nationwide Ban on Kaspersky Software Over Security Risks
Australia mandates removal of Kaspersky cybersecurity products from government systems by April 2025, citing national security concerns and potential foreign interference risks. The ban follows similar restrictions by the US, UK and Canada, reflecting growing wariness of foreign technology providers.
Massive Chinese-Linked Botnet Targets Microsoft 365 Authentication Vulnerability
A sophisticated botnet of 130,000+ compromised devices is exploiting Microsoft 365's basic authentication to bypass MFA protections. The password-spraying campaign, potentially linked to Chinese threat actors, targets non-interactive sign-ins across multiple sectors globally.
DeepSeek AI Platform Found to Have Zero Security Controls, Exposing Users to Major Risks
A joint investigation reveals DeepSeek's AI model is completely vulnerable to jailbreak attacks, while the company left user data exposed in an unsecured database. Security experts warn organizations to immediately block access to DeepSeek services due to unacceptable security risks.
Massive Black Basta Ransomware Leak Exposes Criminal Empire's Inner Workings
A groundbreaking data breach has revealed over 200,000 private messages from the Black Basta ransomware group, providing unprecedented insight into their sophisticated attack methods and internal conflicts. The leak, spanning a year of communications, details the organization's methodical approach to targeting critical infrastructure and major institutions worldwide.
Record-Breaking $1.5B Cryptocurrency Heist Hits Bybit Exchange
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit suffered a massive security breach resulting in a $1.46 billion loss from its Ethereum cold storage wallet. Despite being the largest crypto hack to date, CEO Ben Zhou confirms the exchange can cover losses while maintaining normal operations.
Cryptocurrency Giant Bybit Suffers Largest Exchange Hack in History, Loses $1.46 Billion
In an unprecedented cybersecurity breach, hackers successfully infiltrated Bybit's cold storage wallet, stealing $1.46 billion in cryptocurrency assets. The attack, which primarily targeted Ethereum holdings, marks the largest cryptocurrency exchange theft to date and has sent shockwaves through the digital asset market.
Dark Web Marketplace Releases 1 Million Stolen Credit Cards in Mass Data Breach
B1ack's Stash marketplace has leaked over 1 million stolen credit card records on the dark web, including detailed personal information of cardholders. The massive data dump appears to be a marketing tactic to attract users to their criminal enterprise platform.
TP-Link Routers Under US Government Scrutiny: Security Concerns and Consumer Impact
US government agencies are investigating TP-Link over potential security vulnerabilities and Chinese state influence, despite the company's recent restructuring efforts. The investigation raises important questions about cybersecurity, geopolitical tensions, and consumer trust in router manufacturers.
Musk's DOGE Agency Gains Unprecedented Access to Federal Systems
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has obtained unrestricted 'God mode' access to sensitive government systems, including classified data at USAID and NASA. Federal employees express alarm as DOGE expands control across agencies, with potential implications for data security and privacy.
Critical Vulnerabilities Allow Root Access to Palo Alto Firewalls Through Authentication Bypass
Multiple security flaws in Palo Alto Networks firewalls are being actively exploited to gain unauthorized root access. Attackers are chaining together several vulnerabilities, including a recent high-severity authentication bypass, putting sensitive system data at risk.