The Biden administration has announced stringent cybersecurity measures in response to Salt Typhoon, an alleged China-backed hacking campaign that targeted major US telecommunications firms. The new regulations include mandatory federal regulations on telecoms cybersecurity, improved guide for securing networks, and stronger requirements for healthcare data protection. This is amid calls for urgent reforms to prevent future breaches.
Malicious npm packages target Ethereum developers
Ethereum developers are being targeted by malicious npm packages that impersonate Hardhat plugins to steal private keys and sensitive data. Socket researchers reported the ongoing