Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: China bans Israeli and US cybersecurity products
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Jan 15, 2026 China has ordered a halt on using cybersecurity products from major US and Israeli companies, sparking concerns in the tech world. Meanwhile, significant price hikes in RAM could squeeze firewall manufacturers' profits by 2026. In other news, a new law allows victims of deepfake porn to file lawsuits, while a recent DDoS attack leaked the personal data of 4,500 ICE agents. Lumen's takedown of the Kimwolf botnet helps protect nearly 250,000 devices, showcasing ongoing battles against cyber threats.
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Free Mobile Fined After Massive Data Exposure
- French telco Free Mobile was fined €42 million after a 2024 breach exposed data of over 5 million customers.
- The regulator said the company failed basic security measures and misled customers in its breach notification.
Phishing Hits Canadian Investors
- Hackers stole data on more than 750,000 Canadian investors via a phishing attack last August.
- The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization is notifying affected individuals now.
Victorian Student Data Compromised
- A breach in Victoria, Australia exposed names, emails and encrypted passwords for all current and former state school students.
- The incident affects a very large population of students and raises concerns about education data security.