Cybersecurity Chaos: DDoS Drama, Disney Disasters, and WhatsApp’s Privacy Parade
SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity news roundup uncovers the quirkiest tales in tech. Did you hear about the DDoS botnet powered by 1.33 million devices? It’s like an army of toasters went rogue! And Microsoft’s Zero Day Quest 2025 dished out $1.6 million for vulnerability reports. Who knew bug hunting could be so lucrative?
Hot Take:
What’s the latest in the world of cybersecurity, you ask? Well, it turns out that 1.33 million devices have been recruited into a botnet army, Microsoft is dishing out cash like it’s a game show, and a former Disney employee is causing more chaos than a mischievous cartoon character. Meanwhile, Google is on a vulnerability patching spree, and WhatsApp is going all James Bond with its new privacy features. And if you’re wondering what North Korea and Russia are up to, let’s just say they’re not exactly planning a friendly neighborly picnic. If cybersecurity were a soap opera, this week’s episode would be a blockbuster!
Key Points:
– A DDoS botnet involving 1.33 million devices mostly located in Brazil was identified, primarily targeting online casinos.
– Microsoft awarded $1.6 million for discovering vulnerabilities in its Zero Day Quest 2025 competition.
– Google Cloud patched a privilege escalation vulnerability in its Cloud Composer service.
– MITRE updated its ATT&CK framework to version 17, adding new platforms and analytics.
– Russian IPs were found to be used by North Korean cyber operations, highlighting international cyber intrigue.