Ethical Hacker or Cybercriminal? Microsoft Acknowledges EncryptHub's Windows Vulnerability Reports
Microsoft credits a controversial hacker known as EncryptHub for discovering critical Windows security flaws, despite their alleged involvement in over 618 breaches. The case highlights the complex duality of a technically skilled individual operating in both legitimate security research and cybercrime.
TikTok Thwarts Massive Election Interference Campaign in Romanian Presidential Race
TikTok uncovered and blocked over 130,000 fake and spam accounts attempting to manipulate Romania's 2024 presidential elections, leading to the poll's postponement. The platform's transparency report revealed multiple coordinated disinformation networks and prompted enhanced security measures for the rescheduled May elections.
EU Launches Probe into TikTok's Role in Romanian Election Interference
The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into TikTok over alleged election interference in Romania's presidential race. The probe will examine the platform's content recommendation systems and political advertising policies following concerns about coordinated manipulation during the contested election.