Hacking
Swedish power grid confirms hacker attack
Svenska kraftnät has confirmed a data breach after hacker group Everest claimed to have stolen large amounts of data. The group is now demanding money to avoid leaking the information and has been linked to Russian cyber groups. The authority is investigating the scope without impact on the power system.
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Framework Linux systems shipped with Secure Boot bypass vulnerability
Reported by AI
Firmware security firm Eclypsium has discovered that about 200,000 Linux systems from Framework include signed UEFI components vulnerable to Secure Boot bypass. These components allow attackers to install persistent bootkits by exploiting a memory modification command. Framework is addressing the issue with updates for affected models.
North Korean hackers steal record $2 billion in cryptocurrency
Researchers estimate that hackers linked to North Korea have stolen more than $2 billion in cryptocurrency so far in 2025, marking a record for the regime. This activity now represents about 13% of the country's GDP, according to United Nations figures. The funds are believed to support North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
F5 breach creates imminent threat to thousands of networks
Networking software firm F5 disclosed a long-term breach of its systems this week, prompting a federal warning about risks to thousands of networks. A nation-state hacking group is believed to be behind the intrusion, which involved stealing source code. The US government highlighted dangers to its own operations and Fortune 500 companies.