Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Calif. Lawsuit: Genetics Testing Firm Missed Red Flags Before Massive 2023 BreachHackers in 2023 went undetected for five months in genetics testing firm 23andMe's IT systems, despite multiple unheeded warning signs, alleges California's attorney general in a lawsuit. Hackers in late April 2023 began accessing 23andMe's systems by using compromised credentials.

Also: Spanish Hacker Granted Russian Asylum, Microsoft Patches Zero-DaysThis week, a CISA warning, Nest footage in Nancy Guthrie case, Signal phishing. Spanish hacker, Russian asylum. Spanish ministry services offline. BYOVD ransomware. The Conduent breach hit Volvo. Microsoft patched zero-days. ZeroDayRAT targeted devices. The SmarterMail breach. Another Fortinet flaw.

Ukrainian National Twice Indicted in Los Angeles for Pro-Russian HackingU.S. and allied agencies warned of low-skill Russian-linked hacktivists breaching critical infrastructure by exploiting weak remote access tools, as federal prosecutors charged a Ukrainian national with helping orchestrate operations targeting water and energy systems.

Industry Wants to Stick to Voluntary MeasuresU.S. telecommunications networks are still vulnerable to foreign intrusion, national security and industry panelists told senators during a Tuesday hearing, warning that China and other adversaries are refining long-term access into American infrastructure.

It's Time for Enterprises to Manage Risks Posed by Compromised Personal DevicesOnline job scams have evolved beyond consumer fraud and now pose a direct threat to corporate networks. Google warns that scammers are embedding remote access Trojans and info-stealers disguised as interview software or application materials to hack personal devices and ultimately corporate systems.

Also: LastPass Warns of Phishing Campaign, Trump's New CTFC Head PickEvery week, Information Security Media Group rounds up cybersecurity incidents in digital assets. This week, Meteora CEO faced fraud allegations, LastPass warned of a phishing campaign, Trump taps crypto lawyer to lead CFTC, Mt. Gox delayed creditor repayments again and an Indian court blocked WazirX from using customer funds to cover hack losses.

28,000 Customers, Including Banks and US Government Agencies, Appear to Be AffectedCommercial Linux distribution producer Red Hat has issued a security alert warning that attackers stole customer data from its consulting arm's GitLab instance. The hacking group, Crimson Collective, claims to have stolen one terabyte of data pertaining to 28,000 customers.

Cyber Extortion Campaign Automated Efforts to 'Unprecedented' Degree, Says AI GiantArtificial intelligence giant Anthropic said it's disrupted a cybercrime operation that tapped its large language models, including Claude Code, to an "unprecedented" extent to help automate a data theft and extortion campaign that targeted more than a dozen critical infrastructure organizations.

Also: CISA Warns of Unpatched Train Brake VulnerabilityThis week: Louis Vuitton and Co-op confirm breaches, unpatched train brake flaw, Barclays fined £42M pounds for financial crime failures, secret U.K. program relocated thousands of Afghans, ex-soldier pleads guilty to hacking, Ukrainian hackers claim hit on Russian drone supplier.

Iranian OT Hacking Team Has Gone Quiet … Too QuietArmed exchanges between Iran and Israel and the prospect of U.S. armed intervention against Tehran has cyber defenders warning about hacking risks to critical infrastructure. Iran's CyberAv3ngers doesn't possess the sophistication of Chinese or Russian actors but it's still a persistent threat.

Hackers Posing as Help Desks and Call Centers to Target Victims, Google WarnsA hacking collective behind recent cyberattacks on major British retailers has pivoted to target U.S. insurance firms, warned Google. Scattered Spider, tracked as UNC3944 by Google, is a financially motivated threat group consisting largely of English-speaking adolescents.

BSI Cites New Technologies, Geopolitical Tensions as Key Risk FactorsMounting decentralization and digitization put electricity grids at risk of hacking that could cause power outages, the German cybersecurity agency warned Wednesday. Technologies such as internet-connected solar power inverters and a tense geopolitical situation sparks increased concern.

Western Governments Publish Warning Over Unit 26165 ActivitiesA slew of Western cybersecurity agencies warned Wednesday that Russian intelligence is targeting logistics and technology companies in a prolonged hacking campaign that includes an emphasis on internet-connected cameras situated along border crossings and military installations.

Also: Gootloader Malware, GCHQ Intern Pleads Guilty, Check Point Breach UpdateThis week, a "Fast Flux" warning, Gootloader malware, an GCHQ intern pleaded guilty to stealing top secret data and Check Point undercuts hacking claim. Also, Google rolled out end-to-end encryption for some Gmail users, Apple backported patches and Dutch prosecutors cut internet access.

Use Other Than for Police Purposes Can Invoke Fine Up to 20 Million EurosThe Italian privacy regulator warned against unlawful uses of Graphite spyware following reports of mass hacking campaigns using the tool. The Italian Data Protection Authority published a warning targeting commercial spyware developed by Israeli firm Paragon Solutions.

Russia, China, Iran and North Korea Tapping Cybercrime Services, Google SaysThe cybercrime-as-a-service economy continues to power ransomware and other criminal enterprises, as well as serve as "an accelerant for state-sponsored hacking," collectively posing an increasing risk to Western national security, cybersecurity researchers warn.

National Security and Hacking Worries Underpin Concerns over Supply Chain RiskThe U.S. federal government is telling the automotive industry to stop buying Chinese manufactured hardware and software powering onboard telematics and automated driving systems, warning that the potential for nation-state hacking and espionage poses a national security risk.

T-Mobile Blocks Hackers But Warns Other U.S. Networks May Be CompromisedT-Mobile disputed claims Wednesday that Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached its systems and stole customer data, warning that some U.S. communications networks may still be compromised and detailing how its layered defenses and third-party cybersecurity partnerships thwarted the attack.

Speech by UK Minister Pat McFadden Sparks BacklashA warning from a British government official over Russian cyberwar sparked backlash from cybersecurity specialists who urged a measured approach. Russian attacks could "turn the lights off for millions of people," said Pat McFadden, minister for intergovernmental

Also: Ransomware Hackers Demand BaguettesThis week, Chinese spying, Italian hacking scandal, an FBI warning and Okta fixed a bug. Google mandated MFA, zero days in PTZOptics and a Mexican airport didn't pay ransom. Cybercriminals demanded baguettes, breach lettersin Ohio and Germany will shield white hats. The Italian DPA rebuked a bank.