Cybersecurity Chaos: From Chinese Call Snoops to Yahoo’s Security Slump
Dive into SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity news roundup where intrigue meets espionage: China’s Salt Typhoon eavesdrops on political bigwigs, Meta fixes a WhatsApp glitch, and Microsoft’s Secret Blizzard borrows from the competition. Meanwhile, Yahoo slashes its cybersecurity team, and HP reveals device security woes. It’s a wild ride through the cyber realm!
Hot Take:
Looks like cybercriminals are setting the plot for the next international thriller! From China’s Salt Typhoon recording political powwows to Russian hackers playing a game of malware hide-and-seek in Ukraine, it’s a cyber jungle out there. Meanwhile, Yahoo’s cybersecurity team is going through a midlife crisis, and Japanese publishers are learning that sometimes paying ransom is like giving your lunch money to the school bully. And who knew Microsoft Recall would recall a little too much? Watch out for your Social Security numbers, folks!
Key Points:
- China’s Salt Typhoon espionage campaign targeted telecoms, capturing recordings of senior politicians.
- WhatsApp’s “View Once” feature glitch resolved, but not without prior exploitation.
- Russia’s Secret Blizzard uses tools from other cybercriminal groups in Ukraine.
- Gen Digital bought MoneyLion for $1 billion to offer financial management alongside digital security.
- Yahoo slashes 25% of its cybersecurity team, transitioning to outsourcing.