Nov 16, 2025 I recently heard about some concerning developments in cybersecurity that really stood out. For one, Mexico City has become the most heavily video-surveilled city in the Americas, with over 83,000 cameras installed and plans to add 30,000 more. Despite this massive surveillance effort, the city still suffers
Nov 15, 2025 Europol and global law enforcement have dismantled major cybercriminal infrastructures, taking down the Rhadamanthys infostealer, VenomRAT, and Elysium botnet. These malware strains collectively infected hundreds of thousands of users, stealing millions of credentials used for ransomware and cryptocurrency theft. This operation, part of Operation Endgame, saw seizures
Nov 14, 2025 Email 1: Reuters Investigates Meta’s Fraud Profits Reuters revealed that Meta’s 2024 advertisements for scams and banned goods were projected to generate about $16 billion, roughly 10% of Meta’s total revenue. Internal documents cited that Meta platforms were involved in one-third of all successful US scams. Meta
Nov 13, 2025 Today, news broke about a significant data leak from a Chinese security firm known as KnownSec, revealing extensive intelligence gathering activities across 28 countries. The leaked files contain details about the company’s contracts with the Chinese government, cyber weapons, and targets for intelligence gathering. This raises concerns
Nov 12, 2025 Today, I heard about a Russian national pleading guilty to ransomware attacks, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by cybercriminals. This, along with a cybersecurity breach at the Congressional Budget Office, raises concerns about the security of sensitive information. The ransomware attack on Asahi Group in Japan has
Nov 11, 2025 Today, I came across alarming news in the cybersecurity world. A Russian hacker pleaded guilty to selling access to ransomware groups, leading to attacks on US companies. This highlights the ongoing threat of ransomware attacks and the need for organizations to enhance their cybersecurity measures. Additionally, the
Nov 10, 2025 The news this week sheds light on the dangers posed by foreign technology in critical infrastructure. Reports from Norway reveal that Chinese-made buses could be remotely halted, exposing vulnerabilities in supply chain and vendor hardware. This discovery underscores the immediate need for auditing, securing, or replacing devices
Nov 09, 2025 In recent news, it has been revealed that Europe’s cybersecurity is heavily reliant on American companies and the US military, raising concerns about Europe’s ability to act independently in this field. The rise of employment text scams and human trafficking schemes also highlight vulnerabilities in the job
Nov 08, 2025 Recently, law enforcement agencies made significant progress in dismantling a large credit card fraud network that targeted online subscriptions, resulting in the arrest of 18 suspects. The group utilized stolen credit card information to create accounts on various platforms and subscribe users to premium services for small
Nov 07, 2025 I recently came across alarming news regarding cyber operations targeting Venezuela and the risks associated with adtech practices in the US digital advertising ecosystem. The lack of a clear “theory of victory” in the cyber campaigns against Venezuela raises concerns about the effectiveness of such operations. Additionally,