Security News > 2025

Chinese hackers also breached Charter and Windstream networks
2025-01-06 15:27

​More U.S. companies have been added to the list of telecommunications firms hacked in a wave of breaches by a Chinese state-backed threat group tracked as Salt Typhoon. [...]

Eagerbee backdoor deployed against Middle Eastern govt orgs, ISPs
2025-01-06 14:54

New variants of the Eagerbee malware framework are being deployed against government organizations and internet service providers (ISPs) in the Middle East. [...]

MediaTek rings in the new year with a parade of chipset vulns
2025-01-06 14:28

Manufacturers should have had ample time to apply the fixes MediaTek kicked off the first full working week of the new year by disclosing a bevy of security vulnerabilities, including a critical...

India Proposes Digital Data Rules with Tough Penalties and Cybersecurity Requirements
2025-01-06 14:26

The Indian government has published a draft version of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules for public consultation. "Data fiduciaries must provide clear and accessible information...

Microsoft Bing shows misleading Google-like page for 'Google' searches
2025-01-06 13:46

Microsoft Bing is displaying what is being categorized as a misleading Google-esque search page when users search for Google, making it look you are on the competing search engine. [...]

The 5 Fastest VPNs for 2025
2025-01-06 13:00

Looking for a VPN that delivers speed and security? We’ve rounded up the best of the best — take a look and see which one’s perfect for you!

Privacy of Photos.app’s Enhanced Visual Search
2025-01-06 12:06

Initial speculation about a new Apple feature.

⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [6 Jan]
2025-01-06 12:05

Every tap, click, and swipe we make online shapes our digital lives, but it also opens doors—some we never meant to unlock. Extensions we trust, assistants we rely on, and even the codes we scan...

From $22M in Ransom to +100M Stolen Records: 2025's All-Star SaaS Threat Actors to Watch
2025-01-06 11:30

In 2024, cyber threats targeting SaaS surged, with 7,000 password attacks blocked per second (just in Entra ID)—a 75% increase from last year—and phishing attempts up by 58%, causing $3.5 billion...

FireScam Android Malware Poses as Telegram Premium to Steal Data and Control Devices
2025-01-06 11:10

An Android information stealing malware named FireScam has been found masquerading as a premium version of the Telegram messaging app to steal data and maintain persistent remote control over...