The Wikimedia Foundation, which operates Wikipedia and other major wikis, is rolling out mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA) for high-privilege users starting May 20, in response to a massive password breach affecting over 35,000 accounts. The decision follows a March security alert revealing that 35,893 accounts across Wikimedia platforms had been compromised, most likely due to credential stuffing—where hackers reuse login credentials from other breached sites.
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) confirmed a security breach involving a man with a concealed handgun entering the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) on Tuesday, January 21, the day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration. According to a USCP statement released Thursday, the incident raised concerns about screening procedures and has led to an ongoing investigation.
House Republicans announced that they will develop a panel to investigate the January 6 Committee despite its members being pardoned by former President Joe Biden.
President Donald Trump revoked the security clearances of 51 former intelligence officials who signed a letter claiming Hunter Biden's laptop was part of a "Russian information operation."
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi insurgents announced Sunday they will limit attacks on civilian ships in the Red Sea to Israeli vessels, citing the Gaza ceasefire agreement. However, they warned that broader assaults could resume if the ceasefire fails to hold.
The Vatican City State has enacted stricter penalties for unauthorized entry and violations of its security regulations, threatening offenders with steep fines and prison sentences. The updated rules were announced through a decree signed by Cardinal Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, president of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State, and aim to enhance security within the world’s smallest sovereign state.
A recent data breach involving location data company Gravy Analytics has uncovered widespread exploitation of mobile apps to harvest sensitive user location data. Apps ranging from popular games like Candy Crush to prayer and fitness apps have reportedly been used to collect location data, often without the knowledge of users or even the app developers themselves.
A leaked list of New Year’s Eve arrests in Berlin has reignited debate over crime and immigration in Germany. Official police statements claimed most suspects were adult German nationals, but the leaked list suggests many individuals had names commonly associated with migrant backgrounds.
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday plans to issue "major pardons" for individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. The event occurred as Congress convened to certify President Joe Biden’s electoral victory.
