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Cybersecurity

Hacking of Cooling Systems in Approximately 700 French Stores Reveals the Risks of Exposed Control Devices

Attackers exploited outdated, internet-connected control devices to manage cooling systems in approximately 700 stores in France, damaging large quantities of food and causing fires in some cases. The incident indicates that the lack of updates and failure to isolate access from the internet facilitated a widespread breach.

2026-10-14

Cybersecurity

United States Disrupts Two Chinese Tools for Hacking Critical Infrastructure

The United States announced the disruption of the MicroScan and FishHub tools, developed by Integrity Technology Group and used by state-backed Chinese entities to scan and breach networks and steal data. The targets included critical infrastructure, airports, universities, and government organizations in the United States and other countries.

2026-10-09

Cybersecurity

FBI Seizes Seven Domains Linked to Chinese Tools for Hacking Critical Infrastructure

The FBI seized seven domains used by the China-linked Flax Typhoon group to operate the MicroScan and FishHub tools, which were used to scan networks, breach organizations, and steal data worldwide. U.S. and international agencies issued indicators of compromise and defensive recommendations alongside the operation.

2026-10-08

Cybersecurity

Meta Responds to Report on Fraudulent Advertising Revenue in Poland and Announces New Measures

Meta rejected a report by the Instrat Foundation that estimated revenue from fraudulent advertisements on its platforms in Poland, saying its methodology conflates removed advertisements with fraudulent advertisements and relies on limited samples and assumptions. The company said it removed 137,000 fraudulent advertisements between July 2025 and June 2026 and intends to verify all financial-services advertisers targeting Poland.

2026-09-18

Cybersecurity

Meta strengthens anti-fraud efforts in Poland with an artificial intelligence system and mandatory verification for financial advertisements

Meta announced the launch of an improved artificial intelligence system in Poland to curb the impersonation of public figures, along with mandatory identity verification for all financial-services advertisers targeting the Polish market. The company says reports of fraudulent advertisements fell by 83% between July 2024 and June 2026.

2026-08-28

Cybersecurity

CISA Gives U.S. Agencies Three Days to Patch an Exploited Zimbra Vulnerability

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency ordered federal civilian agencies to secure Zimbra servers within three days against an actively exploited remote code execution vulnerability. Shadowserver data indicates that more than 270 compromised instances have been observed, while the number of Zimbra servers exposed to the internet exceeds 12,000.

2026-08-24

Energy and Green Technologies

Poland Created Demand for Hydrogen Buses, but Polenergia Withdrew from Supplying Fuel Locally

Poland created an actual market for hydrogen buses through support for purchasing buses and refueling stations, as well as green hydrogen projects. However, Polenergia withdrew from a long-term agreement to supply hydrogen to the city of Rzeszów, revealing that creating demand does not guarantee economical and stable local supply.

2026-08-21

Energy and Green Technologies

Oil Companies Make €7.5 Billion in Excess Profits in Europe During the First Half of 2026

An analysis by Transport & Environment found that eight oil companies made €7.5 billion in excess profits attributed to the European Union during the first six months of 2026. The organization is calling for a permanent tax on these profits and for funding measures that reduce drivers’ exposure to fluctuations in fossil-fuel prices.

2026-08-17