New Security Features and Breaches

A new security feature for Android, known as Anti-TOAD, aims to prevent users from unintentionally compromising their devices during phone calls with scammers. This feature responds to a scam known as Telephone-Oriented Attack Delivery, which involves cybercriminals convincing users to change settings to permit malware installation. Additionally, unpatched Cisco routers have been exploited in breaches executed by the Salt Typhoon Group from China, revealing vulnerabilities that have affected multiple telecommunications providers. Lastly, a security breach at PPL Electric Utilities, attributed to a third-party vendor, underscores the threat posed by data leaks despite the utility company's core systems remaining unaffected.