Major Data Breach at Conduent Exposes Social Security Numbers and Disrupts Government Services
Business services provider Conduent suffered a significant cybersecurity incident in January 2024, resulting in stolen personal data including Social Security numbers. The breach disrupted critical government services across multiple U.S. states, affecting child support and food assistance programs.
Massive Scanning Campaign Targets Palo Alto VPN Portals, Raising Security Concerns
Security researchers have detected an extensive scanning operation targeting Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect VPN portals, with nearly 24,000 IP addresses probing systems. The coordinated campaign, primarily focused on US targets, suggests systematic reconnaissance potentially preceding future exploitation attempts.
FBI Forms Task Force to Combat Rising Wave of Tesla Attacks
The FBI has established a dedicated task force with ATF to investigate numerous attacks on Tesla facilities and vehicles across North America, including arson and vandalism. With over 80 documented incidents, authorities are treating these as acts of domestic terrorism requiring maximum investigative resources.
International Cybercrime Bust: US and Dutch Forces Dismantle Multi-Million Dollar BEC Fraud Network
Law enforcement agencies from the US and Netherlands have successfully shut down a major cybercrime operation responsible for over $3 million in business email compromise fraud. The Pakistan-based group known as HeartSender provided phishing tools and instruction to thousands of criminals through 39 domains.
Cyber Espionage Plot Against Climate Activists Unravels as Israeli PI Faces Extradition
U.S. federal investigators are working to expose an alleged hacking operation targeting American environmental advocates, with Israeli PI Amit Forlit at the center of the investigation. The complex case involves allegations of cyber espionage commissioned by energy industry interests to discredit climate activists.
NIH Freezes Operations: Unprecedented Halt in Medical Research Review Process
The National Institutes of Health has implemented an abrupt freeze on grant reviews and external communications, throwing the medical research community into disarray. Leading scientists express alarm as the suspension threatens to delay critical research funding and medical advances.
Supreme Court Backs TikTok Ban Law, Setting Stage for Potential US Shutdown
The US Supreme Court unanimously upheld legislation requiring Chinese-owned TikTok to be sold to an American buyer or face a nationwide ban. With the deadline approaching this Sunday, ByteDance's refusal to sell could lead to TikTok's shutdown in the US, impacting over 170 million American users.
EU Challenges US Export Controls on AI Chips Amid Global Technology Tensions
The European Union strongly opposes new US restrictions creating a tiered system for AI chip access among EU member states. While ten nations receive privileged 'Tier 1' status, others face strict GPU limitations, sparking concerns over innovation and transatlantic technology trade relations.