U.S. Army Soldier Suspected in Snowflake Cloud Storage Extortion Campaign
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A hacker known as 'Kiberphant0m', suspected to be an active U.S. Army service member in South Korea, has been linked to multiple data breaches and extortion attempts targeting Snowflake cloud storage customers. The investigation revealed multiple online personas and connections to various cybercrime activities including AT&T data theft and DDoS attacks.
Philippine Army Recruits Tech Civilians as Digital Defense Warriors
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The Philippine Army is actively recruiting civilian IT professionals to join its cybersecurity unit, offering an alternative career path to combat rising cyber threats. The initiative comes as the country faces increasing digital attacks targeting government agencies, with the military acknowledging its current shortage of skilled cybersecurity personnel.