Cybercriminals have compromised over 30,000 Fortinet firewalls and VPNs globally in a campaign dubbed FortiBleed. Hackers exploit weak or reused passwords to gain access, using compromised devices to steal more credentials and expand their reach. Major companies like Accenture, Comcast, and Samsung are among the victims.
Hardline factions in Iran are protesting against a leaked memorandum of understanding with the US, fearing it will reshape foreign policy and internal power dynamics. Protests have occurred in Mashhad and Tehran, with calls for the resignation of key negotiators. Analysts suggest hardliners aim to show their influence despite likely being sidelined by the leadership.
Toy Story 5 is technically polished but lacks emotional depth and original ideas. The film struggles with its themes of mortality and the impact of technology on imaginative play, ultimately failing to recapture the franchise's former magic.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Vladimir Putin, stated in an interview that Russia and Ukraine must compromise to end the war, calling battlefield victory unrealistic for both sides. He also mentioned improving ties with Washington and not ruling out a meeting with Donald Trump.
The European Parliament's conciliation committee unanimously approved a compromise on air passenger rights reform. The deal, also backed by member states, maintains current compensation rules for delays/cancellations and introduces new consumer rights, but faces criticism from airlines over increased costs.
Le jeune espoir du cyclisme français, Paul Seixas, a chuté lourdement lors de la 7e étape du Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Bien qu'il ait terminé la course, ses blessures aux mains et aux coudes l'ont contraint à abandonner le lendemain. Sa participation au Tour de France, qui débute le 4 juillet, reste incertaine.
Hackers defaced Philippine government websites, including the NBI, posting messages against corruption. Analysts warn that repeated breaches, even without data theft, can erode investor confidence by highlighting cybersecurity and governance gaps.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps such as TikTok and Snapchat, aiming to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time. The ban, expected early next year, aligns the UK with a global trend of increasing online child safety measures.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday a ban on social media for under-16s, including livestreaming and communication with strangers. "AI romantic companion" chatbots will also be banned for under-18s. Further plans on overnight curfews and infinite scroll breaks for under-18s will be revealed in July.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday a ban on social media for under-16s, including livestreaming and communication with strangers. "AI romantic companion" chatbots will also be banned for under-18s. Further plans on overnight curfews and infinite scroll breaks for under-18s will be set out in July.
Tech reviewer Tom Honeyands lost £70,000 to a phishing scam after fraudsters used details from his social media videos. The scammers, posing as Lloyds bank staff, exploited his travel information and visible banking icons on his computer screen to trick him into verifying fraudulent transactions.
US TV channel drones, including KMBC 9 (ABC), allegedly filmed Algerian national football team's training sessions, violating strict secrecy measures. This has caused discontent within the Algerian delegation, who aimed to protect tactical aspects before the World Cup. Further controversy arose from Bolivian goalkeeper Carlos Lampe's technical analysis of the team's play.
EU ambassadors approved a compromise on air passenger rights reform on Friday, aiming to balance airline and passenger interests. The reform preserves current compensation levels and delay thresholds, while introducing clearer instructions for submitting claims.
Stockholm's library system experienced a security breach where attackers exploited weak PIN codes, including those derived from personal identification numbers, to access user accounts. Approximately 8,000 individuals are confirmed affected, with the potential for more. The library has reset PINs and is implementing a new login method requiring email and password.
Cybercrime group ShinyHunters claims to have hacked Oracle PeopleSoft servers at over 100 organizations, including many universities. Data exfiltrated includes student, financial, and administrative information. The group's initial goal was to target an FBI server.
Logitech's new Mobi Fold mouse offers extreme portability by folding in half, but its design may compromise comfort and tactile feedback compared to traditional mice like the Logitech MX Anywhere 3.
A former Air Canada captain, Geoffrey Wall, 59, was arrested and charged with fraud-related offenses for allegedly flying over 900 flights using forged pilot licenses. Police stated he lacked the required airline transport pilot license, though Air Canada claims safety was not compromised and no other instances were found.
Nearly 2,000 people, including Westminster journalists and public affairs professionals, were targeted by a phishing email after a suspected hack of a staffer of senior Labour MP Florence Eshalomi, chair of the House of Commons housing committee. The email, identified as a phishing attack by the Parliamentary Digital Service, attempted to secure account credentials. Eshalomi believes a senior staff member’s account was compromised after opening a malicious file from an external breached organization. The attack's sophistication and potential links to her role in reviewing U.K. election rule proposals are under scrutiny, though no direct link is currently evident.
Russia's UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya states no Ukraine negotiations are ongoing, citing Kiev's refusal to compromise, with Zelensky rejecting conditions for security and rights observance.
Humanity Protocol, plateforme d'identité décentralisée, a subi un hack avec un vol de plus de 32 millions de dollars en jetons H suite à la compromission des clés privées d'un membre de la Humanity Foundation.
The Humanity Protocol, a decentralized identity project using palm biometrics, suffered a private key compromise resulting in losses exceeding $30 million. The H token plummeted 85% from $0.70 to $0.08, with the project’s founder confirming the incident and advising users to avoid the bridge and liquidity pools.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposes face-to-face negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a public letter, criticizing Putin's 26 years in power and seeking to leverage recent Ukrainian battlefield gains.
President Putin stated that Donald Trump's peace proposals for Ukraine could end the conflict, but emphasized Kyiv's need to compromise. Putin indicated Russia is prepared to continue fighting if necessary, but also open to diplomacy based on previously discussed compromises with Trump.
Russia's Putin expressed readiness for Ukraine peace deal compromises, while French jets intercepted Russian aircraft 11 times in the Baltics. Baltic states face airspace chaos from stray Ukrainian drones targeting Russian oil ports.
