Netgear Secures Rare FCC Exemption as Foreign Router Ban Takes Effect

The Federal Communications Commission has granted Netgear a conditional waiver, allowing the networking giant to continue importing foreign-manufactured hardware through October 2027 while rivals face a total market freeze. WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a decision that has sent shockwaves through the consumer electronics industry, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has

Attackers Weaponize n8n Webhooks to Automate Malware Distribution

Security researchers have identified a persistent campaign abusing the popular workflow automation tool n8n to deliver sophisticated malware via phishing emails, bypassing traditional gateway filters. LONDON — Since October 2025, a sophisticated threat actor has been exploiting the webhook functionality of n8n, an open-source workflow automation platform, to facilitate a global

Fiverr Contests Reports of Alleged Data Exposure via Public Search Engines

Security researchers claim sensitive contracts and user IDs were indexed by Google due to misconfigured URLs; Fiverr maintains that its core systems remain secure. TEL AVIV — Fiverr, the global freelance services marketplace, is facing intense scrutiny following reports that sensitive user documents — including contracts, project briefs, and personal IDs — were

Stockholm Attributes 2025 Power Plant Attack to Pro-Russian Cyber Syndicate

Swedish authorities have declassified details of a thwarted "destructive" cyberattack against a thermal power plant, warning of a dramatic escalation in hybrid warfare targeting European energy grids. STOCKHOLM — The Swedish government has formally attributed a sophisticated 2025 cyberattack against a domestic thermal power plant to a pro-Russian hacking

The PowerSchool Breach: 20-Year-Old Face of a "Historic" Academic Cyberattack

Matthew Lane, the hacker behind a massive intrusion into student information systems, admits to federal crimes, highlighting the fragile state of K-12 and collegiate data security. CHICAGO, IL — Matthew Lane, a 20-year-old former college student, has admitted to orchestrating one of the most expansive cyberattacks on the American educational system

Global Takedown: FBI and Indonesian Police Neutralize "W3LL" Phishing Empire

The disruption of the W3LL Panel dismantles a "full-service" cybercrime ecosystem that bypassed Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to target thousands of Microsoft 365 enterprise accounts. ATLANTA, GA — In a major blow to the "Phishing-as-a-Service" (PhaaS) industry, the FBI’s Atlanta Field Office and the Indonesian National Police

Kraken Defies Extortion Attempt Following "Rogue Employee" Data Leak

The global crypto exchange confirms it is the target of a blackmail plot involving internal data, but maintains that core trading systems and client funds remain isolated and secure. SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Kraken, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is currently navigating an active extortion campaign after a

CISA Expands KEV Catalog with Seven Actively Exploited Flaws Across Microsoft, Adobe, and Fortinet

The addition of both legacy vulnerabilities and 2026 zero-days signals a "two-front war" for defenders: securing modern cloud-facing infrastructure while purging decade-old exploits still being used in the wild. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added seven new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited

Nightclub Giant RCI Hospitality Reports Data Breach Impacting Corporate and Customer Records

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., the dominant operator of upscale nightclubs and sports bars across the United States, has confirmed a cybersecurity incident that resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive internal and client information. HOUSTON, TX — RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) has formally disclosed a data breach following an investigation

Digital Gridlock: Spring Lake Park Schools Shutter Classrooms Following Ransomware Strike

A sophisticated cybersecurity intrusion has forced a suburban Minnesota school district into a multi-day operational shutdown, highlighting the escalating threat to K-12 digital infrastructure. SPRING LAKE PARK, MN — Spring Lake Park Schools (District 16) canceled all classes and extracurricular activities for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, April 14, as

FINRA Unveils Financial Intelligence Fusion Center to Shield Markets from Cyber-Fraud

The launch of the secure, real-time intelligence hub marks a paradigm shift for the self-regulatory organization, moving from static guidance to active, collaborative defense. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has officially launched the Financial Intelligence Fusion Center (FIFC), a centralized and secure portal designed to facilitate

The AI-Weaponization Era: Mexican Government Targets Hit by Surge in LLM-Assisted Cyberattacks

A series of sophisticated breaches over the past month, including a 150GB data theft and a disruption of the country's busiest port, reveals how threat actors are leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to dismantle state defenses. MEXICO CITY — The Mexican government is reeling from a wave of high-impact