The Congressional Budget Office is dealing with an ongoing cybersecurity breach that’s forced congressional staff to halt digital communications. Officials suspect Chinese state-backed hackers behind the intrusion, potentially exposing sensitive legislative analysis and cost estimates. The breach ra
UK organizations saw cyber insurance payouts jump from £59 million to £197 million in just one year. Ransomware and malware now account for over half of all claims, with major attacks on companies like Marks & Spencer pushing 2025 numbers even higher. The debate continues over whether insurance help
An Intel engineer fired during massive layoffs allegedly downloaded 18,000 company files, including top secret documents, to his personal NAS device. Intel has filed a $250,000 lawsuit but can’t locate the former employee, who has completely disappeared since July 2025.
The UK government is investigating whether hundreds of Chinese-made electric buses could be remotely disabled. The probe follows findings in Norway that Yutong buses could be “stopped or rendered inoperable” by the manufacturer. Transport officials are working with cybersecurity experts to assess th
Joe Novak lost nearly $280,000 after connecting with a stranger on Facebook who convinced him to invest in a fake crypto platform. The scam, known as pig butchering, involved months of building trust before stealing his funds. Here’s what you need to know to avoid similar schemes.
New Android spyware called Landfall targeted Samsung Galaxy phones through a vulnerability in the image processing library. The attack went unpatched since mid-2024 until Samsung fixed it in April 2025. Victims received malicious images via WhatsApp that enabled comprehensive surveillance.
The Congressional Budget Office was hacked by a suspected foreign actor during the ongoing government shutdown. Experts warn that critical security work like system patching and monitoring is being neglected across federal agencies. This creates vulnerabilities that could impact national security fo
The Washington Post has confirmed it was affected by the widespread Oracle E-Business Suite hacks linked to ransomware gang Clop. The attacks exploited multiple vulnerabilities in Oracle’s corporate software, stealing sensitive business data and employee records from over 100 companies. Hackers dema
National security experts say federal cybersecurity efforts are being scaled back while threats increase. Critical information sharing programs have been defunded, leaving states and industries less protected against sophisticated attacks.
Kevin Martin and Ryan Goldberg used their cybersecurity expertise to launch ransomware attacks while working legitimate jobs. Their scheme unraveled after only one successful $1.27 million payout from five attempted attacks. Both now face federal prison time.
