Friday Wrap Up: 31 January 2024

Jan 31, 2025

It's been a busy week in cybersecurity and time for a Friday Wrap Up. Here are some of the interesting stories from this past week.

From zero-day exploits to ransomware attacks, here’s what’s making waves in cybersecurity this week.

🍏 Apple patches the first actively exploited zero-day of 2025, targeting iPhone users. (Published on 1/27/2025, BleepingComputer). Read More
🚨 DeepSeek AI halts new user registrations after a large-scale cyberattack disrupts operations. (Published on 1/27/2025, Hackread). Read More
🎭 PureCrypter malware campaign is deploying Agent Tesla and the new TorNet backdoor in Poland and Germany. (Published on 1/28/2025, The Hacker News). Read More
💰 Hackers steal over $85 million in crypto from Phemex’s hot wallets. (Published on 1/28/2025, SecurityWeek). Read More
🏴‍☠️ Researchers uncover Lazarus Group’s admin network used to manage C2 servers. (Published on 1/29/2025, Dark Reading). Read More
🏥 Interlock ransomware is hitting healthcare organizations hard, exposing millions of patient records. (Published on 1/29/2025, The Hacker News). Read More
🦠 The new Aquabotv3 botnet malware is actively exploiting a Mitel SIP phone vulnerability. (Published on 1/29/2025, BleepingComputer). Read More
🔓 New jailbreaks allow users to manipulate GitHub Copilot, bypassing its security constraints. (Published on 1/30/2025, Dark Reading). Read More
🏢 Globe Life data breach may have impacted an additional 850,000 customers. (Published on 1/31/2025, BleepingComputer). Read More

Cybersecurity regulations are becoming increasingly complex—here’s what’s changing.

📜 The growing complexity of cybersecurity regulations is creating compliance chaos for businesses. (Published on 1/27/2025, SecurityWeek). Read More
🌍 Multiple countries, including Italy and Taiwan, are cracking down on DeepSeek AI over security concerns. (Published on 1/31/2025, IoT and Edge). Read More

Sensitive data leaks continue to be a major concern for businesses and individuals alike.

🔑 DeepSeek AI left over 1 million log lines and secret keys exposed online, raising security alarms. (Published on 1/30/2025, The Hacker News). Read More
🏥 A ransomware attack on New York Blood Center disrupts operations, forcing rescheduling of donations. (Published on 1/30/2025, BleepingComputer). Read More

Proactive defense is key to mitigating cyber threats.

🕵️‍♂️ How long does it take hackers to crack modern password hashing algorithms? (Published on 1/28/2025, The Hacker News). Read More
🚫 Google bans over 158,000 malicious Android app developer accounts to combat mobile threats. (Published on 1/31/2025, The Hacker News). Read More

Stay informed and secure in the tech and cybersecurity world. Have a great weekend, and remember to patch and protect your systems!