A US court has ordered former cybersecurity executive Peter Williams to pay $10 million to his former employers after he stole surveillance and hacking tools. Williams allegedly sold the tools for $1.3 million to a Russian broker linked to Putin’s government. The ruling underscores how internal theft can directly fuel foreign cyber operations and raises questions about tool accountability and oversight.
Web hosting companies are rushing to patch a newly highlighted cPanel vulnerability as attackers actively exploit it, according to reports. One security provider says hackers have been using the flaw for months, meaning countless websites may have been exposed long before defenses caught up. Hosts are now prioritizing urgent updates to stop ongoing intrusion attempts.
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A Delhi High Court hearing was thrown into chaos after obscene pornographic content was streamed during the virtual session before the Chief Justice’s Bench. The disruption occurred more than once, prompting authorities to shut down the video conferencing system and restart proceedings. The incident reportedly triggered “you’ve been hacked” alerts, stoking concerns about a possible serious cyber breach targeting court proceedings.
Russia-linked hackers are reportedly targeting Signal users, not by breaking encryption, but by exploiting trust. Through phishing tricks, victims can be persuaded to reveal account details, allowing attackers to access messages and chats. Signal’s end to end encryption is described as strong, but the risk hinges on user vigilance. The app’s non-profit status and privacy focus are also emphasized.
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