Summary: This week’s cybersecurity news roundup highlights key developments in the field, including Google’s post-quantum computing strategy and a novel analysis method for hacktivist attacks. It also covers significant incidents like a ransomware attack on Krispy Kreme and the financial impact on Southern Water. The roundup encapsulates essential updates, research findings, and industry events worth noting in the cybersecurity landscape.
Affected: Various organizations including Google, Krispy Kreme, Avast, Southern Water, and Disney
Keypoints :
- Google Cloud introduces a post-quantum encryption strategy and quantum-safe digital signatures.
- Check Point develops a machine learning method for analyzing hacktivist attacks.
- Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 offers over million in rewards for exploits targeting various platforms.
- China-linked APT Silver Fox attempts to deliver RAT via a trojanized Philips medical viewer.
- Krispy Kreme’s ransomware attack costs approximately million.
- FTC to compensate Avast customers in a .5 million settlement over privacy claims.
- Southern Water reports £4.5 million loss due to a ransomware attack by the Black Basta group.
- Disney’s hack revealed through an employee’s infected AI tool leads to stolen data.
- Nozomi’s report finds 94% of Wi-Fi networks vulnerable to attacks.
- GreyNoise’s report indicates that home routers were the most exploited vulnerabilities in 2024.