Latest Internet & Cybersecurity News
Purported leak exposes 5.8 million Uruguayan citizen records
A reported breach involving 5.8 million records of Uruguayan citizens is the latest case of cybercriminals targeting government agencies to monetize stolen data. The incident highlights how public-sector databases remain a high-value target for extortion and resale.
Latin American cybercriminals are increasingly hoovering up government data
Reporting this week says a wave of thefts against government agencies across Latin America is being driven by data monetization rather than simple disruption. The trend is underscored by the Uruguay leak, which shows how exposed citizen data can be rapidly packaged and sold after compromise.
Iranian APT campaigns expand toward U.S. aviation and software targets
Security researchers say an updated set of tools used by the Iranian-linked Nimbus Manticore group has broadened its operations beyond the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. The latest activity also shows a shift toward U.S. organizations, including aviation and software companies.
IBM launches a $5 billion push to patch open-source security gaps
IBM announced a $5 billion initiative to help identify and fix vulnerabilities in open-source software packages used widely across industry. The move reflects the growing importance of supply-chain security, since flaws in open-source components can affect many downstream enterprises at once.
Maritime cybersecurity partnership aims to protect ship IT and OT systems
Cydome and Rakuten Maritime have formed a new partnership to strengthen fleet cybersecurity. Their combined approach is intended to protect both information technology and operational technology environments across the vessel lifecycle, which is increasingly important as ships become more connected.
Marlink and Metis expand ship data intelligence capabilities
Marlink and Metis are partnering to expand access to ship data intelligence, adding another layer to maritime digital security and operational visibility. The effort reflects broader pressure on the shipping sector to secure connected systems and improve fleet resilience.
Vietnam passes a new cybersecurity law to strengthen its legal framework
Vietnam’s 2025 Law on Cybersecurity has been adopted and is set to take effect on July 1, according to reporting on the new legislation. Officials say the law completes the country’s cybersecurity legal framework and is intended to support a safer and more trustworthy cyberspace.
Norway and France deepen cooperation on cybersecurity in the Narvik Agreement
Norway and France signed a bilateral defense agreement that includes cooperation in cybersecurity, alongside Arctic and defense-industry collaboration. The deal signals continued European alignment on cyber defense as part of broader security planning.
Embry-Riddle leads aerospace cybersecurity workforce collaboration
Aerospace leaders, cybersecurity experts, and students met at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to address securing the aerospace sector’s digital systems. The effort focuses on building a stronger workforce through government, industry, and academic collaboration.
AI-for-cybersecurity automation gains momentum despite practitioner skepticism
Northwestern’s computer science coverage notes growing momentum from industry, government, and academia to use AI for automating cybersecurity tasks. It also reports that practitioners remain cautious, showing that adoption is advancing even as operational trust and effectiveness are still being tested.