Cyber War Is Here and It’s Wild | Tech News

Cybersecurity is exploding into the spotlight this year, with digital warfare raging from ransomware attacks to state-sponsored hacking. A whistleblower alleges a live Social Security database was leaked via an unsecured server, potentially exposing millions. Critical infrastructure, especially water systems in the U.S. and Europe, faces relentless threats—from Russia to Iran—with Iranian hackers now targeting medical tech and crippling employee devices. Major companies like Klue and Instructure suffered massive breaches, with Klue paying hackers and Instructure losing data from 30 million users during finals. Even open-source projects and the FBI are not immune, as supply chains and surveillance systems get compromised. And yes, even Instagram accounts were hijacked via AI chatbot exploits. It’s chaos—and we’re only halfway through the year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/96e9d1c24f89784a