ServiceNow has announced that it will acquire Armis, a specialist in operational technology (OT) and connected-device security. The deal is valued at $7.75 billion and will be paid fully in cash. This is the largest acquisition ServiceNow has made so far. The move signals a stronger push by the company into the cybersecurity space. The … Continued
Italy’s competition authority has fined Apple €98.6 million, or about $116 million, over how it applied privacy rules in its App Store. The decision follows an investigation into Apple’s App Tracking Transparency system. Regulators said Apple’s actions affected competition in the mobile app market. The fine was announced in December 2025. The case centers on … Continued
Law-enforcement agencies across Africa have carried out a major cybercrime crackdown under an operation called Operation Sentinel. The month-long operation was coordinated by INTERPOL and ran from October 27 to November 27, 2025. It involved cybercrime units and police forces from 19 African countries. The goal was to disrupt large cybercrime networks operating across borders. … Continued
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a major decision affecting drones made outside the United States. On December 22, 2025, the FCC added foreign-made drones and important drone parts to its “Covered List.” This move blocks new foreign drone models from getting approval to be sold or imported in the U.S. The decision … Continued
A Ukrainian national linked to the Nefilim ransomware operation has pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court. The case marks an important step in global efforts to hold ransomware criminals accountable. Authorities say the accused played a direct role in carrying out ransomware attacks. The plea confirms insider involvement in the Nefilim group. The individual, … Continued
A serious security vulnerability has been discovered in WatchGuard Firebox firewalls that are widely used by businesses and organizations worldwide. The flaw is classified as critical because it allows attackers to remotely execute malicious code on affected devices. This means hackers can take control of a firewall without needing login credentials. Security researchers warn that … Continued
Nigerian authorities have arrested a suspect linked to a large phishing operation that targeted Microsoft 365 users worldwide. The arrest was carried out by the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF–NCCC). The suspect is believed to be the developer behind a phishing toolkit known as RaccoonO365. This operation was used to steal login credentials … Continued
The FBI, working with U.S. prosecutors and international law enforcement agencies, has shut down an online cryptocurrency laundering service that played a key role in global cybercrime. The platform, known as E-Note, was used by criminals to move and hide illegal crypto funds. Authorities say the service helped cybercriminals convert stolen digital assets into usable … Continued
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has released an urgent security warning about a critical flaw in its OneView management software. The vulnerability is rated at the highest severity level because of the serious risk it poses. HPE OneView is commonly used to manage servers and data-center infrastructure from a single platform. Due to its central role, … Continued
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new Android malware campaign linked to Kimsuky, a hacking group associated with North Korea. In this operation, the attackers are spreading a malicious Android app called DocSwap by tricking users with fake delivery messages and QR codes. The campaign targets Android users by pretending to be legitimate courier or package-tracking … Continued
