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U.S. House Blocks WhatsApp on Government Devices Amid Security Fears

U.S. House Blocks WhatsApp on Government Devices Amid Security Fears

Lawmakers Take Action to Limit Digital Risks The U.S. House of Representatives has banned WhatsApp on official devices used by congressional staff. This ban includes smartphones, computers, and any browsers connected to government-issued systems. Officials raised concerns about how WhatsApp handles encryption and secures user data. Staff can still use the app on personal devices. […]

Salt Typhoon Breaches Canadian Telecom Firm via Cisco Exploit

Salt Typhoon Breaches Canadian Telecom Firm via Cisco Exploit

In February 2025, Chinese state-backed threat group Salt Typhoon breached a Canadian telecommunications provider. The attackers exploited a critical Cisco IOS XE vulnerability, CVE-2023-20198. This flaw allows remote access, enabling attackers to create admin-level accounts without authentication. Despite this issue being publicly disclosed in October 2023, some providers failed to patch. As a result, Salt […]

Aflac Breach Unfolds Amid Wave of Insurance Cyberattacks

Aflac Breach Unfolds Amid Wave of Insurance Cyberattacks

Leading U.S. insurance provider Aflac has disclosed a cyber incident affecting its internal systems. The breach, which did not involve ransomware, is part of a growing cybercrime campaign targeting the insurance sector in the United States. Experts believe it may be linked to the advanced threat group known as Scattered Spider. Incident Contained, But Sensitive […]