IT Security / #infosec


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

macrumors.com / AirPlay Security Flaws Impact Third-Party Devices and Unpatched Apple Products

techspot.com / Researchers find numerous Apple AirPlay vulnerabilities allowing "wormable" exploits over WiFi

theverge.com / AirPlay security flaws could help hackers spread malware on your network

bleepingcomputer.com / Apple 'AirBorne' flaws can lead to zero-click AirPlay RCE attacks

appleinsider.com / Hackers could hijack AirPlay & CarPlay devices using set of 'Airborne' flaws


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

therecord.media / Google: 75 zero-days seen in 2024 as nations, spyware vendors continue exploitation

theverge.com / France accuses Russia of a decade’s worth of high-profile cyberattacks

techspot.com / FBI warns China is using AI to sharpen cyberattacks on US infrastructure

bleepingcomputer.com / France ties Russian APT28 hackers to 12 cyberattacks on French orgs

arstechnica.com / Google: Governments are using zero-day hacks more than ever

androidheadlines.com / Most of the zero-day exploits in 2024 were used by government-sponsored hackers


permalink / 8 stories from 7 sources in 11 hours ago #cybersecurity #infosec #government #hack #google +


Trump’s Tariffs Shake Global Trade and Domestic Policies

April 27, 2025, 11:20 pm more...

President Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy is sparking a multifaceted international debacle: China lashes out over “selfish” trade wars, Shein hikes prices by 300%, and even Singapore is scrambling for new deals. Meanwhile, IMF–World Bank talks fizzle, and Trump eyes tax cuts powered by tariff revenue, with critics warning of unintended fallout like a fentanyl crisis.

Bluesky: @theverge.com, @verge-poster.bsky.social, @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social, @appleinsider.com

cnet.com / Tariff Pricing Tracker: We're Watching 11 Products You Might Need to Buy

zerohedge.com / "Please Lower Interest Rates" - Texas Manufacturing Survey Collapses, Respondents Decry "Chaos At The Federal Level"

zerohedge.com / The 51st State Goes To The Polls

theverge.com / America is living in tariff limbo

404media.co / Kickstarter Introduces ‘Tariff Manager Tool’ to Add Charges to Already Fully Funded Projects

zerohedge.com / Key Events This Week: Peak Earnings Season, Canada Election, Payrolls, PCE, GDP... And Trade War Goes On

techcrunch.com / IBM pledges to spend $150B in the US over the next few years

cnet.com / Expect to Pay More for These Groceries Because of Tariffs

wsj.com / IBM to Spend $150 Billion in U.S. Over Next Five Years

cnbc.com / IBM pledges $150 billion to boost U.S. tech growth, computer manufacturing

bloomberg.com/technology / IBM Plans to Invest $150 Billion in US Over Next Five Years - Bloomberg.com

zerohedge.com / Futures Erase Losses As Markets Brace For Earnings Avalanche

medianama.com / Apple to Assemble All iPhones for US Market in India by 2026

appleinsider.com / Apple revenue could actually benefit from China tariff war

cnbc.com / PayPal kicks off fintech earnings as investors fear impact of Trump tariffs on consumer spending

zerohedge.com / Worse Than Trudeau: Canadians Should Expect Disaster With Carney In Charge

cnbc.com / Meta’s AI spending comes into focus amid Trump’s tariff policies

reuters.com/business / AMERICAS The toll from Trump's tariffs - Reuters

theregister.com / Even untouched by tariffs, UK financial IT braces for the blow

techinasia.com / China stays confident on growth despite Trump tariffs

wired.com / Donald Trump Is Already Ruining Christmas

techinasia.com / Temu shoppers now pay Trump tariffs, prices double

androidheadlines.com / T-Mobile CEO Is Warning of Potential Price Hikes, Blames It on Tariffs

zerohedge.com / Chinese Sellers In US Market Begin Hiking Prices

techinasia.com / The apps making China cool again

techinasia.com / Hyundai, Kia plan US production boost to reduce 25% tariff risk

bloomberg.com/technology / US Shoppers Pay for Trump Tariffs on Temu, Doubling Some Prices - Bloomberg.com

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: SG central bank warns of economic impact

reuters.com/business / China downplays impact of Trump tariffs on economic recovery - Reuters

zerohedge.com / International Institutions Must Abandon "Wokeism"

www.ft.com/ / China says it can live without US farm and energy goods - Financial Times

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Chinese firms tap Indian exporters

techinasia.com / S Korea, US ease tariff tensions, plan further talks

techinasia.com / Chinese exporters adapt strategies as US tariffs hit trade

reuters.com/business / Morning Bid: Markets long for more signal, less noise on trade - Reuters

techinasia.com / China vows stability as US trade tensions persist

techinasia.com / Trump’s China tariffs to trigger US supply chain shock

zerohedge.com / The World Economy Is Reaching 'Limits Of Growth'

reuters.com/business / Singapore negotiating for US concessions on pharmaceuticals, chips - Reuters

techinasia.com / China slams ‘selfish’ trade wars over tariffs

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Shein hikes US prices, some items up by 300%

zerohedge.com / Schweizer: Chinese Chemists Working With Mexican Cartels Creating Fentanyl To Kill Americans

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: US, Singapore seek new trade deals

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: IMF-World Bank talks end without clear results

zerohedge.com / Trump Floats Plan To Slash Or Eliminate Income Taxes For Millions Using "BONANZA" Tariff Cash


permalink / 49 stories from 17 sources in 2 days ago #tariffs #trump #treasury #china #us +


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.

theregister.com / Signalgate lessons learned: If creating a culture of security is the goal, America is screwed

theverge.com / Signalgate: Pete Hegseth’s problematic passion for groupchats

gizmodo.com / Pete Hegseth’s Signal Saga Gets Worse With Report of ‘Dirty’ Internet Line


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

bleepingcomputer.com / Baltimore City Public Schools data breach affects over 31,000 people


permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 4 days ago #cybersecurity #dataprivacy #infosec +


SAP Issues Emergency Patch for Critical NetWeaver Zero-Day Exploit

April 25, 2025, 11:20 am more...

SAP has rushed an out-of-band update to address a critical NetWeaver vulnerability that could allow remote code execution. Security experts warn the zero-day flaw, reportedly already exploited in attacks, poses severe risks by potentially granting full system control. Urgent patching is urged to forestall further breaches.

theregister.com / Emergency patch for potential SAP zero-day that could grant full system control

bleepingcomputer.com / SAP fixes suspected Netweaver zero-day exploited in attacks


permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 4 days ago #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

theregister.com / M&S stops online orders as 'cyber incident' issues worsen

bleepingcomputer.com / Marks & Spencer pauses online orders after cyberattack


permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 4 days ago #cybersecurity #infosec #ecommerce +


Linux io_uring vulnerability exposes stealthy rootkit risk

April 24, 2025, 8:20 am more...

Security experts have uncovered a critical flaw in Linux’s io_uring interface that permits rootkits to operate undetected, effectively bypassing conventional security measures. The discovery of this stealthy exploit has stirred urgent calls for remedial patches to safeguard systems worldwide.

Reddit: r/linux

bleepingcomputer.com / Linux 'io_uring' security blindspot allows stealthy rootkit attacks

betanews.com / Hackers can now bypass Linux security thanks to terrifying new Curing rootkit


permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 5 days ago #cybersecurity #infosec +


WhatsApp rolls out advanced chat privacy updates

April 23, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

WhatsApp has unveiled a new Advanced Chat Privacy update designed to block chat exporting and auto-download of media, giving users tighter control over their private conversations. The rollout aims to protect sensitive messages from unwanted misuse, with the company touting enhanced privacy features amid modern data concerns.

Bluesky: @theverge.com, @bleepingcomputer.com

theverge.com / WhatsApp now lets you block people from exporting your entire chat history

bleepingcomputer.com / WhatsApp's new Advanced Chat Privacy protects sensitive messages

bgr.com / WhatsApp’s new tool blocks others from exporting chats and training AI with your data

techcrunch.com / WhatsApp’s latest feature makes your messages even more private


permalink / 6 stories from 5 sources in 6 days ago #dataprivacy #meta #infosec +


US Cybersecurity Crumbles as Internal Policies Weaken National Defenses

April 23, 2025, 7:21 am more...

In a striking revelation, reports indicate that America’s cyber defenses are being undermined by disorganized internal policy decisions and political interference. Observers warn that the gradual dismantling of established security protocols poses a serious threat to the nation’s critical infrastructure, intensifying concerns over national cybersecurity resilience.

winbuzzer.com / Two Top CISA Officials Resign Amid Agency Turmoil Caused by US Government

theregister.com / America's cyber defenses are being dismantled from the inside


permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 6 days ago #cybersecurity #infosec #government #trump +


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