Threat actors tracked as Kali365 are weaponizing Microsoft’s authentication mechanisms in campaigns against US companies. This novel technique allows them to bypass common security controls, posing a significant new risk for enterprise environments. Organizations should review authentication policies and monitor for anomalous sign-ins.
The US government has refunded $100 billion in tariffs imposed during Donald Trump's 'liberation day' trade policy. The move reverses a major portion of the levies that had raised costs for importers and consumers. This marks a significant policy shift with broad economic implications.
A Peruvian cardinal praised a $150 million settlement covering 1,300 lead poisoning victims as a landmark victory. The agreement resolves claims from a decades-old smelter contamination that caused severe health damage in the Andean town of La Oroya. The payout is one of the largest environmental compensation awards in Latin America and sets a precedent for corporate accountability.
Security researchers uncovered that exposed n8n API tokens can be exploited to access live workflow automation instances, allowing attackers to steal credentials and sensitive data. The issue affects organizations using n8n that have inadvertently leaked tokens in public repositories or logs. This matters because the compromised instances can serve as a gateway for broader attacks and data breaches.
Wired reports that social media accounts reposting arrest mugshots are causing severe, lasting harm to women. These accounts exploit public booking photos, leading to online harassment, job loss, and reputational damage, even when charges are dropped. The piece highlights how this practice turns brief mistakes into permanent public records, disproportionately ruining vulnerable women's lives.
India's ongoing severe monsoon season has resulted in more than 100 deaths since July, with heavy rains causing flooding and landslides across multiple states. The extreme weather has disrupted daily life and infrastructure, highlighting the region's vulnerability to intense seasonal rainfall.
Newly revealed details describe ICE's force-feeding practices for detained immigrants on hunger strikes, with critics saying the methods qualify as torture. The Guardian obtained information suggesting extreme restraint and painful procedures are used. These findings raise serious human rights concerns about treatment of detainees.
A widespread internet outage has disrupted websites and online services for users across multiple regions. Businesses are monitoring the situation as engineers work to identify the cause and restore normal access.
Russian missile attacks killed at least 17 people in Ukraine, with officials saying the strikes exploited a critical shortage of air-defense interceptors. The attacks underscore Ukraine's growing vulnerability to sustained bombardment as Western military aid has slowed. This highlights an urgent need for additional air-defense support to protect civilian lives and infrastructure.