Google and several industry partners have taken coordinated action to disrupt what is believed to be one of the largest residential proxy networks globally, known as IPIDEA. The network operates largely out of public view but has become a key… Read More "Google Disrupts Extensive Residential Proxy Networks"
War, it is said, is a continuation of policy by other means. State-backed violence, too, can be a continuation of policy. Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff for policy, has repeatedly urged ICE agents to escalate their tactics… Read More "ICE Pretends It’s a Military Force. Its Tactics Would Get Real Soldiers Killed"
A newly identified macOS malware sample that disguises itself as a legitimate, signed application has been uncovered during routine threat monitoring. The malware, a reworked version of the MacSync Stealer, departs from earlier delivery methods and adopts a quieter, more… Read More "Reworked MacSync Stealer Adopts Quieter Installation Process"
The widespread protests in Iran have exposed both Tehran’s brutal tactics in the streets, where state authorities have killed thousands of demonstrators since early January, and extreme measures to block access to the global internet. As it has done repeatedly… Read More "Ring Kills Flock Safety Deal After Super Bowl Ad Uproar"
The French postal service is still reeling after a DDoS attack on Monday took out its online services and disrupted deliveries. The main website of La Poste was inaccessible at the time of writing on Wednesday morning, although its email… Read More "La Poste Still Offline After Major DDoS Attack"
Authorities in Mexico’s Guadalupe, Nuevo León, this week unveiled four robot dogs that will be part of the security devices at BBVA Stadium, one of the three Mexican venues of the 2026 World Cup. The “K9-X” unit functions as a… Read More "Robot Dogs Are on Going on Patrol at the 2026 World Cup in Mexico"
ServiceNow has announced a $7.8bn deal to acquire security startup Armis at the end of what has been a big year for cybersecurity merger and acquisition (M&A) activity. Best known for its IT service and operations management and security operations… Read More "ServiceNow to Pay $7.8bn For OT Security Specialist Armis"
In a bid to support US leadership in AI, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is investing $20m in a major AI security project. This investment will be used to new research and development centers – the AI… Read More "NIST, MITRE Partner on $20m AI Centers For Manufacturing and Cyber"
A coordinated wave of fake online job advertisements targeting countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has been uncovered, exploiting the region’s sustained shift toward remote work. The campaign relies on professionally designed social media ads that promise… Read More "Coordinated Scams Target MENA Region With Fake Online Job Ads"
Federal regulators have filed charges against several purported crypto asset trading platforms and investment clubs accused of defrauding US retail investors of more than $14m through an elaborate investment confidence scam. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the action… Read More "SEC Charges Crypto Firms in $14m Investment Scam"
