PP055: News Roundup – BotNet Targets TP-Link, Threat Hunting In the Electric Grid, Apple Vs. UK Snoops, and More

This week uncovers alarming botnet activities targeting TP-Link routers, revealing vulnerabilities in the digital landscape. A case study dives into nation-state attacks on a US electric utility, highlighting critical infrastructure risks. The rise of unsecured Android devices and the widespread Bad Box 2 botnet pose fresh cybersecurity challenges. Tensions mount between Apple and the UK government over data privacy, while scam call centers expose a dark side of online fraud that impacts victims and tourism alike.