#FBI links cybercriminals to sharp surge in cargo theft attacks

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-links-cybercriminals-to-sharp-surge-in-cargo-theft-attacks/

#cybersecurity #cybercrime

Here’s my *official* “Mt. Rushmore of Branded Bugs”, i.e. a top 4 list of named vulnerabilities (specifically one’s with logos since I need to have some image for the rockface)

- Heartbleed
- VENOM
- Meltdown
- ProxyLogon

You can read about why I made this list, and how I came to these four specifically here: https://shellsharks.com/mt-rushmore-of-branded-bugs

I did this in part as a response to this post I saw from @dennisf (https://infosec.exchange/@dennisf/116495102933813668)

#infosec / #cybersecurity folks, what would be your top 4?

#Cyberattack on Politicians: Security Is More Than #Encryption

https://threema.com/en/blog/theres-more-to-security-than-encryption-1

#cybersecurity #Signal #WhatsApp #phishing

📜 Scrolls issue 39 is out! Getcha some good scrollin’…

https://shellsharks.com/scrolls/scroll/2026-05-01

Thanks to everyone mentioned below. Their work is featured in this week's edition!

@matthiasott @coywolf @jtr @stefan @kaimac @chriskirknielsen @Kaiern @caolan @brennan @JauntyArt @merlin @khleedril @structural_integrity @gelbphoenix @turboblack @anomalocaris @michael @tg @abnv @cwebber @daj @mikepop @csilverman @peritia

#indieweb #fediverse #infosec #cybersecurity

Have a great weekend!

🛡️ #Cybersecurity news & tips across the #fediverse

“Utah’s New Law Targeting VPNs Goes Into Effect Next Week Instead of realizing that mass # surveillance and age gates aren't exactly crowd favorites, # Utah lawmakers have decided that VPNs themselves are the real ...”

https://mas.to/@PrivacyDigest/116496961446726408

🤖 via RSS feed. Not an endorsement.

April KB5083769 #Windows11 update causes #backup software failures

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/april-kb5083769-windows-11-update-causes-backup-software-failures/

#cybersecurity #Microsoft

#Dental practice software maker fixes bug that exposed patients’ #medical records

https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/30/dental-practice-software-maker-fixes-bug-that-exposed-patients-medical-records/

#privacy #cybersecurity #DataBreach #healthcare

🛡️ #Cybersecurity news & tips across the #fediverse

“# JaredGolden isn't running, so he could give a shit about # Mainers (or anyone else)... ‘Dangerous and Shameful’: 42 House # Democrats Help # GOP Send # Trump Spying Bill to Senate “It was these Democra...”

https://kolektiva.social/@DoomsdaysCW/116496374340760818

🤖 via RSS feed. Not an endorsement.

Anti-#DDoS Firm Heaped Attacks on Brazilian ISPs

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/04/anti-ddos-firm-heaped-attacks-on-brazilian-isps/

#Brazil #ISP #cybersecurity

New Release: #Tails 7.7.1

https://tails.net/news/version_7.7.1/

#privacy #anonymity #FOSS #Linux #cybersecurity

Critical #cPanel and #WHM bug exploited as a zero-day, PoC now available

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-cpanel-and-whm-bug-exploited-as-a-zero-day-poc-now-available/

#cybersecurity

🛡️ #Cybersecurity news & tips across the #fediverse

“Congress Passes Another Short-Term Extension of Expiring Surveillance Law https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/us/politics/congress-surveillance-extension.html # Politics # Surveillance # Law”

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/us/politics/congress-surveillance-extension.html

🤖 via RSS feed. Not an endorsement.

90,000 Screenshots of One Celebrity's Phone Were Exposed Online

https://www.wired.com/story/exposed-data-illustrates-the-nightmare-scenario-for-a-stalkerware-victim/

#stalkerware #spyware #privacy #cybersecurity #Cocospy

Daily Digest | 1 May 2026

Your daily dose of Privacy, Data Protection, AI & Cybersecurity news.

5 stories you should not miss.

Read more: https://www.nicfab.eu/daily-digest/

#Privacy #AI #GDPR #Cybersecurity #TechLaw

🛡️ #Cybersecurity news & tips across the #fediverse

“Alberta separatist group ordered to pull down list with millions of voters' personal information

Alberta has experienced a devastating data breach, resulting in the publication of personal information belonging to mil...”

https://coffee-time.org/@runsmooth/statuses/01KQG5763TVSV1M4CP55XPA73C

🤖 via RSS feed. Not an endorsement.

🛡️ #Cybersecurity news & tips across the #fediverse

“US Congress passes short-term renewal of Fisa warrantless spying powers https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/a pr/30/fisa-warrantless-spying-renewal-congress # UsNews # Surveillance # Technology # Us...”

https://halo.nu/@theguardian_world_news/116495721764567896

🤖 via RSS feed. Not an endorsement.

🛡️ #Cybersecurity news & tips across the #fediverse

“https://www. europesays.com/people/51387/ Congress kicks the can down the road on surveillance law (again) # Congress # FISA # JohnThune # MarkWarner # Privacy # RonWyden # Section702 # SenateI...”

https://pubeurope.com/@people/116495674413661790

🤖 via RSS feed. Not an endorsement.

i suspect #northkorea has figured out how to use AI for #cybersecurity purposes

#crypto #DPRK #infosec #threatintel #cryptocurrency #lazarusGroup #defi

Alt...

chart of crypto hacks per month 2016-2026 showing sudden massive increase in april 2026

🛡️ #Cybersecurity news & tips across the #fediverse

“SCAN FACE TO PLAY: PlayStation ID Verification
# GNCA - # GamersNexus # ConsumerAdvocacy # yoti # ID # IDverification # uk # ie # FaceScan # sony # playstation # facialscan # Identit...”

https://mastodon.social/@MindTGap/116495198732626389

🤖 via RSS feed. Not an endorsement.

EU-funded programs and institutions are financing spyware firms like Intellexa and Paragon, despite use against journalists and activists in Europe. 🕵️‍♂️
Reports cite weak oversight and transparency, raising risks to privacy, encryption, and democratic rights. 🚨

🔗 https://edri.org/our-work/its-not-just-spyware-scandals-eu-is-funding-the-industry-that-spies-on-europeans/

#TechNews #EU #Europe #Spyware #Privacy #Surveillance #Intellexa #Paragon #Cybersecurity #Encryption #FOSS #OpenSource #DataProtection #DigitalRights #Security #Transparency #Journalism #Activism

Proton CEO Andy Yen warns global age-verification laws could end anonymity via ID or biometric checks and centralized databases. 🔐
He calls for open-source, on-device, encrypted checks, warning they could expand controls, reducing user control and enabling tracking. ⚠️

@protonprivacy

🔗 https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/proton-ceo-warns-global-age-verification-push-will-mean-the-death-of-anonymity-online

#TechNews #Proton #Privacy #AgeVerification #Cybersecurity #Encryption #FOSS #OpenSource #DataProtection #Surveillance #BigTech #Security #DigitalRights #Anonymity #Internet

in the future of finance your parents' retirement savings will be able to go directly to #northkorea instead of having to make pitstops in #cambodia and #palau
https://x.com/0x_Abdul/status/2049830893209190681

#crypto #defi #cryptocurrency #bitcoin #solana #ethereum #corruption #DPRK #LazarusGroup #infosec #cybersecurity #threatintel #economics #sanctions #futureoffinance

Alt...

@0x_abdul april 2026 was the worst month ever in terms of defi exploits ~$635M lost in total, 28 incidents in 30 days: 1) apr 1 - drift - $285m 2) apr 3 - silo v2 - $392k 3) apr 4 - tmm - $1.67m 4) apr 5 - denaria finance - $165k 5) apr 9 - aethir - $423k 6) apr 12 - hyperbridge - $2.5m 7) apr 12 - subquery - $60k 8) apr 13 - dango - $410k 9) apr 13 - mona - $61k 10) apr 14 - zerion - $100k 11) apr 16 - rhea finance - $18.4m 12) apr 16 - grinex - $15m 13) apr 18 - kelp dao - $293m 14) apr 20 - juicebox v3 - $52k 15) apr 20 - thetanuts finance - $50k 16) apr 21 - volo protocol - $3.5m 17) apr 22 - kipseli - $80k 18) apr 23 - giddy finance - $1.3m 19) apr 25 - purrlend - $1.5m 20) apr 26 - scallop - $150k 21) apr 27 - singularity finance - $413k 22) apr 27 - zetachain - $300k 23) apr 28 - judao - $228k 24) apr 28 - quant - $138k 25) apr 29 - aftermath perps - $1.14m 26) apr 29 - sweat foundation - $3.5m 27) apr 29 - syndicate - $330k 28) apr 30 - wasabi protocol - $5m+ 8:39 AM · Apr 30, 2026 · 65.9K Views

🛡️ #Cybersecurity news & tips across the #fediverse

“Met Police's # Palantir deployment has its own officers watching their backs - https://www. theregister.com/2026/04/30/met _police_palantir_deployment_cop_probe/ # surveillance is surveillance”

https://mastodon.social/@glynmoody/116493269192330709

🤖 via RSS feed. Not an endorsement.

Official #SAP #npm packages compromised to steal credentials

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/official-sap-npm-packages-compromised-to-steal-credentials/

#cybersecurity

Popular #WordPress redirect plugin hid dormant backdoor for years

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/popular-wordpress-redirect-plugin-hid-dormant-backdoor-for-years/

#cybersecurity

🛡️ #Cybersecurity news & tips across the #fediverse

“Exposed Data Illustrates the Nightmare Scenario for a Stalkerware Victim

https:// web.brid.gy/r/https://www.wire d.com/story/exposed-data-illustrates-the-nightmare-scenario-for-a-stalkerware-victim/”

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.wired.com/story/exposed-data-illustrates-the-nightmare-scenario-for-a-stalkerware-victim/

🤖 via RSS feed. Not an endorsement.

#CopyFail

https://copy.fail/

#cybersecurity #Linux #FOSs

#Signal Desktop without a smartphone, standalone version in development

https://aboutsignal.com/news/signal-desktop-without-a-mobile-phone-standalone-version-in-development/

#privacy #cybersecurity

Hackers arrested for hijacking and selling 610,000 #Roblox accounts

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-arrested-for-hijacking-and-selling-610-000-roblox-accounts/

#cybersecurity #gaming

🛡️ #Cybersecurity news & tips across the #fediverse

“Maryland becomes first state to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores https://www. theguardian.com/technology/202 6/apr/29/maryland-grocery-stores-ban-surveillance-pricing # privacy # surveillance # s...”

https://mastodon.online/@jonsnow/116490002331169153

🤖 via RSS feed. Not an endorsement.

#cPanel, #WHM emergency update fixes critical auth bypass bug

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cpanel-whm-emergency-update-fixes-critical-auth-bypass-bug/

#cybersecurity

European #police dismantles €50 million #crypto investment fraud ring

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/european-police-dismantles-50-million-crypto-investment-fraud-ring/

#Europe #cybersecurity #scam

https://thehackernews.com/2026/04/new-linux-copy-fail-vulnerability.html?_m=3n.009a.3965.ft0ao0dolj.30kb&m=1

#cybersecurity #linux

#SriLanka discloses another missing payment, days after hackers stole $2.5M from its finance ministry

https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/29/sri-lanka-discloses-another-missing-payment-days-after-hackers-stole-2-5m-from-its-finance-ministry/

#cybersecurity

#GitHub fixes #RCE flaw that gave access to millions of private repos

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-fixes-rce-flaw-that-gave-access-to-millions-of-private-repos/

#cybersecurity

🛡️ #Cybersecurity news & tips across the #fediverse

“Congress Is in Chaos Over a Surveillance Law—But the Full Story Is Classified

https:// web.brid.gy/r/https://www.moth erjones.com/politics/2026/04/trump-congress-fisa-spy-court-fbi-bill/”

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/04/trump-congress-fisa-spy-court-fbi-bill/

🤖 via RSS feed. Not an endorsement.

Why a recent supply-chain attack singled out security firms #Checkmarx and #Bitwarden

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2026/04/why-a-recent-supply-chain-attack-singled-out-security-firms-checkmarx-and-bitwarden/

#cybersecurity

#CISA orders feds to patch #Windows flaw exploited as zero-day

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-feds-to-patch-windows-flaw-exploited-in-zero-day-attacks/

#cybersecurity #NTLM

Broken #VECT 2.0 #ransomware acts as a data wiper for large files

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/broken-vect-20-ransomware-acts-as-a-data-wiper-for-large-files/

#cybercrime #cybersecurity

🛡️ #Cybersecurity news & tips across the #fediverse

“Palo Alto license plate data searched by hundreds of out-of-state agencies Despite local officials’ claims to the contrary, hundreds of law enforcement agencies from around the country searched data from Palo Alto’s aut...”

https://mastodon.social/@gtbarry/116489068822328636

🤖 via RSS feed. Not an endorsement.

Hackers are exploiting a critical #LiteLLM pre-auth #SQLi flaw

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-are-exploiting-a-critical-litellm-pre-auth-sqli-flaw/

#cybersecurity

Daily Digest | 30 April 2026

Your daily dose of Privacy, Data Protection, AI & Cybersecurity news.

5 stories you should not miss.

Read more: https://www.nicfab.eu/daily-digest/

#Privacy #AI #GDPR #Cybersecurity #TechLaw

🛡️ #Cybersecurity news & tips across the #fediverse

“Congressional funding is supporting huge government investments in surveillance tech and data analytics driven by AI.
Disclosure of documents allegedly hacked from Homeland Security reveal a massive surveillance web tha...”

https://climatejustice.social/@breton/116489054902256338

🤖 via RSS feed. Not an endorsement.

There is another change.org #petition for stopping the "corrupt" federal OS-level surveillance and #AgeVerification bill known as the Parents Decide Act (H.R. 8250). Sign it now! 🖊️📜 #Privacy #DigitalFreedom #DigitalRights #StopOSSpies #CyberSecurity #CyberFreedom #PrivacyFirst #NoAgeSignals #Corruption
https://www.change.org/p/stop-hr-8250-the-surveillance-bill-disguised-as-child-protection

🛡️ #Cybersecurity news & tips across the #fediverse

“Maryland becomes first state to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores https://www. theguardian.com/technology/202 6/apr/29/maryland-grocery-stores-ban-surveillance-pricing # Technology # Surveillance # ...”

https://halo.nu/@theguardian_world_news/116488694783438689

🤖 via RSS feed. Not an endorsement.

🛡️ #Cybersecurity news & tips across the #fediverse

“Maryland becomes first state to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores Critics say Maryland’s new law banning rapidly change product costs based on consumer data is full of carveouts Maryland has become the first st...”

https://mstd.seungjin.net/@theguardian/116488667405036555

🤖 via RSS feed. Not an endorsement.

🛡️ #Cybersecurity news & tips across the #fediverse

““Once you’re in the Flock system, it’s on you to get out. You have to bear any responsibility for making that happen.” # flock # alpr # surveillance
https:// futurism.com/future-society/fl ock-ai-surveillan...”

https://xoxo.zone/@Ashedryden/116488618223039970

🤖 via RSS feed. Not an endorsement.

🛡️ #Cybersecurity news & tips across the #fediverse

“So I will tell everybody that follows me and everybody else in the general space that if you want to talk about # flocksafety , and what flock safety is a company does and who funded it, and what the technology actuall...”

https://thistlenfern.org/@wendythedruid/116488161786495882

🤖 via RSS feed. Not an endorsement.