// security
$ tail -f ./security
Headlines from early disclosure channels, research labs and curated news, each with a short summary.
# Today
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FCC bans two devices with surveillance chips linked to Huawei
The FCC banned two surveillance devices containing chips manufactured by Huawei subsidiary HiSilicon.
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UK proposes 14-year prison terms for undersea cable sabotage
The UK proposes increasing maximum prison sentences to 14 years for deliberate undersea cable sabotage under updated legislation.
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Quest Diagnostics warns of potential data theft after attack on lab service system
Quest Diagnostics reported a possible breach of patient data involving one of its key systems.
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Reports of PHP bug exploitation attempts grow as experts downplay viability of exploits
Reports of exploitation attempts involving PHP bugs known as PHP2Shell increased, while experts said the exploits are less viable than headlines suggest.
# Yesterday
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Toronto crime tips org freezes operations after details of data breach come to light
A Toronto Crime Stoppers chapter paused operations after disclosing details of a data breach and its timeline.
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Indian tech company eMudhra announces withdrawal from certificate business after security incident
eMudhra announced it will withdraw from certificate services after a security incident involving a poorly generated private key.
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Microsoft blames ConnectWise attacks on Chinese state hacker using ARTEX AI agents
A Chinese state-aligned hacking group used automated AI tools in a supply chain attack against IT management software provider ConnectWise and is attempting similar compromises globally, Microsoft said.