• Amazon Faces Surge in Cyber Threats
• Iranian Hackers Leak Photos of Israeli Officials
• U.S. Charges Five in ‘Scattered Spider’ Hacking Scheme
• Undersea Communication Cables Cut Amid Sabotage Fears
• Trump’s Second Term Expected to Bring Changes to U.S. Cyber Agency

Amazon Faces Surge in Cyber Threats

Amazon reports encountering nearly a billion cyber threats daily, a substantial increase from earlier this year. This surge is partly attributed to cybercriminals leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). In response, Amazon has enhanced its threat-intelligence capabilities using AI and advanced tools to monitor and counteract these threats.

Iranian Hackers Leak Photos of Israeli Officials

A hacking group linked to Iran, known as Handala, has leaked private photographs of senior Israeli officials, including images from the Soreq Nuclear Research Centre. This incident is part of a series of cyberattacks against Israel, aiming to induce psychological distress.

U.S. Charges Five in ‘Scattered Spider’ Hacking Scheme

U.S. prosecutors have charged five individuals, aged between 20 and 25, suspected of being members of the hacking group Scattered Spider. The group allegedly infiltrated numerous U.S. companies, stealing confidential information and cryptocurrency through phishing attacks.

Undersea Communication Cables Cut Amid Sabotage Fears

Critical undersea internet cables between Finland and Germany, as well as between Lithuania and Sweden’s Gotland Island, have been mysteriously severed. These incidents have raised suspicions of Russian sabotage, especially given recent Russian naval activities in the Baltic Sea.

Trump’s Second Term Expected to Bring Changes to U.S. Cyber Agency

President-elect Donald Trump’s second term is anticipated to bring significant changes to the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Potential reforms might include enhancing the agency’s capacity to detect and respond to cyber threats and improving coordination with state and local governments.