Italy extradites alleged Chinese hacker accused of spying during COVID-19 to US
Italy has extradited Xu Zewei, a Chinese national accused by the FBI of hacking US government entities and vaccine research institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.Xu was arrested at Milan's Malpensa airport in July 2025 and has been held in prison near Milan since then.Italian police stated that Xu is suspected of acting on behalf of the Chinese government.He is alleged to have led a hacking group known as Hafnium, which targeted tens of thousands of Microsoft Exchange email servers in 2021 by exploiting software vulnerabilities.The FBI accuses Xu and his associates of infiltrating US research institutes and universities involved in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Apr 2026 21:04 LONDON
Russian hacking undermines trust in Signal app among EU diplomats
The Signal messaging app, widely used by European Union diplomats, journalists, and activists, has been compromised by Russian intelligence in Germany and the Netherlands.These breaches have raised serious concerns about the security of sensitive communications within the EU.Investigations confirmed that Russian hackers targeted Signal users in Germany and the Netherlands, with Dutch intelligence reporting attacks as early as March 9.In April, senior EU officials responded by shutting down a Signal group amid fears of further hacking.The breaches have disrupted secure communication channels and undermined confidence in Signal as a trusted platform.Data from the black market shows that Signal chat content... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Apr 2026 19:30 LONDON
UAE Cyber Security Council highlights urgent need to protect digital identity amid rising attacks
ABU DHABI, 26th April, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE Cyber Security Council has emphasised the importance of protecting digital identity, describing it as one of the most valuable assets for both individuals and institutions. The council noted that the data associated with digital identity, including personal information, financial transactions and health records, makes it a critical asset that individuals must ensure is adequately protected. In statements to Emirates News Agency (WAM), the council said that with the proliferation of artificial intelligence tools, the Internet of Things and cloud applications, digital identity has become an easy target for cyber attackers who... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Apr 2026 00:30 LONDON
Anthropic Investigates Unauthorized Access to Mythos AI Cybersecurity Tool
Anthropic is investigating claims that unauthorized users accessed its Claude Mythos AI model, a cybersecurity tool considered too powerful for public release.The access reportedly occurred through a third-party vendor environment rather than a direct hack.The company confirmed it is looking into a report that a small group gained access to the Mythos model without the usual permissions.This access was likely due to misuse of existing access rights rather than a classic cyberattack.There is no evidence that malicious actors have obtained the model or that Anthropic's systems have been compromised.However, the incident raises concerns about the security of advanced AI models... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 12:01 LONDON
