San Francisco BART Crippled by Widespread Computer Glitch

Friday, May 9, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

San Francisco’s transit system was brought to a standstill when a computer networking issue halted subway operations, leaving passengers scrambling and facing major delays. Crews worked to restore service amid significant disruption, exposing vulnerabilities in the outdated technology powering the BART system.

gizmodo.com / San Francisco’s BART Grinds to a Halt Due to ‘Computer Networking Problem’

theverge.com / SF’s BART expects ‘major delays’ after a computer problem ground subways to a halt

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Authorities Dismantle Longstanding Botnet Selling Hacked Routers

Friday, May 9, 2025, 1:22 pm more...

U.S. and Dutch law enforcement have jointly dismantled a botnet that, over two decades, built residential proxy networks from hacked routers. The crackdown on operations like Anyproxy and 5socks underlines persistent cybercrime – and one might wonder if the perpetrators ever imagined their “hustle” would take so long.

bleepingcomputer.com / Police dismantles botnet selling hacked routers as residential proxies

techcrunch.com / FBI and Dutch police seize and shut down botnet of hacked routers

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Google Patches Actively Exploited FreeType Flaw in Android Update

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 12:21 pm more...

Google has swiftly addressed security concerns by patching an actively exploited zero‐click FreeType vulnerability in Android. The update counters risks that could lead to remote code execution, underscoring the tech giant’s rapid response amid mounting cyber threats. Users are urged to update immediately.

androidheadlines.com / Google Patches Android's Critical Flaw Already Under Attack

bleepingcomputer.com / Google fixes actively exploited FreeType flaw on Android

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Trump Admin Signal Clone Hacked in Under 30 Minutes

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 8:20 pm more...

A modified Signal app—used by Trump administration officials for archiving third-party communications—fell victim to hackers in less than half an hour. The breach has raised eyebrows and highlighted vulnerabilities in tools meant to safeguard sensitive government exchanges, leaving officials scrambling for better defenses.

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techcrunch.com / TeleMessage, a modified Signal clone used by US govt. officials, has been hacked

winbuzzer.com / The Modified Signal App Used by the Trump Admin Chat-Group Has Been Hacked

techinasia.com / Messaging app used by Trump’s adviser reportedly hacked

reuters.com/business / Tech site 404 Media says Signal-like app used by Trump adviser was hacked - Reuters

siliconangle.com / The Signal app clone used by Trump’s administration was hacked in less than 30 mins

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Harrods hit by cyberattacks amid rising retail security concerns

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

London's iconic department store confirmed it was targeted in a cyberattack, joining other high-profile breaches affecting major UK retailers. Security experts are questioning existing safeguards as investigations continue into these persistent vulnerabilities.

Bluesky: @bo-datenschutz.bsky.social

bleepingcomputer.com / Harrods the next UK retailer targeted in a cyberattack

www.ft.com/ / Harrods is latest UK retailer to suffer cyber attack - Financial Times

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World Password Day Prompts Push for Modern Digital Security Measures

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:20 am more...

On World Password Day, experts and commentators are calling attention to long-standing weaknesses in password security. The event underscores the urgent need for robust, modern authentication methods to combat increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, while cheekily reminding users that even “password123” might deserve an upgrade.

Reddit: r/technews

Bluesky: @arstechnica.com, @verge-poster.bsky.social

theverge.com / Microsoft goes passwordless by default on new accounts

arstechnica.com / Phishing attacks that defeat MFA are easier than ever. So what are we to do?

siliconangle.com / Veeam Threat Hunter ushers in a new era of proactive cybersecurity and resilience

siliconangle.com / Zscaler champions AI-powered threat detection in the context of fighting fire with fire

cnet.com / US Border Agents Can Snoop Your Smartphone. Keep Your Info Private with a Burner Phone

siliconangle.com / How SailPoint is taming the “wild west” of agentic AI in identity security

permalink / 11 stories from sources in 8 days ago #cybersecurity #digitaltransformation #infosec #privacy +