Apple AirPlay vulnerabilities enable zero‐click exploits across devices
April 29, 2025, 1:20 pm more...
Critical flaws in Apple's AirPlay protocol and SDK allow hackers to gain remote code execution without user interaction. This zero‐click vulnerability exposes smart speakers, TVs, and other connected devices to serious risk, proving that even polished ecosystems have their chinks in the armor.
Bluesky: @macrumors.bsky.social
permalink / 6 stories from 6 sources in 10 hours ago #cybersecurity #apple #airtag #infosec #security +
Zero‐Day Exploits in State-Sponsored Cyber Operations
April 29, 2025, 12:20 pm more...
Recent reports highlight a surge in zero‐day hack usage by government-linked cyber actors. According to tech titans and security research, while overall threat detections dropped, targeted attacks have shifted to more covert exploits, raising alarms over national security vulnerabilities and the shadowy world of state-sponsored cyber warfare.
Bluesky: @verge-poster.bsky.social, @arstechnica.com
permalink / 8 stories from 7 sources in 11 hours ago #cybersecurity #infosec #government #hack #google +
Massive Outage Paralyzes Spain, Portugal, and Parts of France
April 28, 2025, 7:20 am more...
A sweeping power failure has plunged vast regions of Spain, Portugal, and parts of France into darkness. The blackout has disrupted public transit, slashed internet connectivity, and halted business operations. Authorities are scrambling to pinpoint the cause while emergency teams work to restore power amid mounting public frustration.
Reddit: r/europe_sub, r/europe, r/geopolitics
Bluesky: @wired.com, @harlemwriter.bsky.social, @gizmodo.com, @arstechnica.com, @healthcare-global.bsky.social, @fbnbln.bsky.social
permalink / 19 stories from 10 sources in 40 hours ago #energy #government #europe #internet #techpolicy +
Pete Hegseth Signal Saga Deepens Amid Groupchat Mismanagement
April 25, 2025, 2:20 pm more...
Senior official Pete Hegseth finds himself embroiled in controversy after reports reveal his questionable use of Signal for discussing sensitive military matters. The revelations of dysfunctional groupchat practices have sparked sharp criticism, leaving many to wonder if such digital missteps jeopardize secure communications in high-stakes governmental contexts.
permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 4 days ago #government #cybersecurity #infosec +
Baltimore Public Schools Suffer Major Data Breach Affecting 31K Individuals
April 25, 2025, 11:21 am more...
Baltimore City Public Schools have detected a significant data breach impacting more than 31,000 students and employees. The incident has provoked urgent calls for a cybersecurity overhaul in educational institutions, raising alarms about the protection of personal data amid increasingly sophisticated digital attacks.
Bluesky: @bleepingcomputer.com
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 4 days ago #cybersecurity #dataprivacy #infosec +
Marks & Spencer Suspends Online Orders Following Cyberattack
April 25, 2025, 11:20 am more...
In the wake of a significant cyberattack, British retail giant Marks & Spencer has temporarily halted its online orders. The disruption has spotlighted vulnerabilities in major retail cybersecurity defenses while leaving customers and investors to ponder whether this is a one-off incident or the beginning of a broader trend in digital breaches.
Bluesky: @bleepingcomputer.com
permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 4 days ago #cybersecurity #infosec #ecommerce +
FBI Arrests Wisconsin Judge Over Alleged Obstruction in Immigrant Case
April 25, 2025, 11:20 am more...
Federal investigators have arrested a Wisconsin judge, accused of deliberately misdirecting agents during an immigrant arrest. The action, which underscores serious concerns about judicial interference and the integrity of law enforcement processes, has sparked widespread debate over the balance between judicial discretion and accountability.
Reddit: r/politics
Bluesky: @paleofuture.bsky.social
permalink / 7 stories from 6 sources in 4 days ago #judiciary #cybersecurity #politics +
Meta takes aim at spam on Facebook through monetisation cuts
April 25, 2025, 7:20 am more...
Meta is clamping down on spammy Facebook content by reducing monetisation for accounts that generate artificial engagement. The company is betting that slapping financial penalties on questionable practices will restore authenticity, even as digital critics raise an eyebrow at the tactic.
permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 4 days ago #meta #cybersecurity +