Electronics
Iranian hackers targeted major South Korean electronics maker
The Iran-linked hacking group MuddyWater (a.k.a. Seedworm, Static Kitten) launched a broad cyber-espionage campaign targeting at least nine high-profile organizations across multiple sectors and countries. Among the victims are a major South Korean electronics manufacturer, government agencies, an international airport in the Middle East, industrial manufacturers in Asia, and educational institutions. Researchers at Symantec say […]
Foxconn confirms cyberattack claimed by Nitrogen ransomware gang
Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, says some of its North American factories are now working to resume normal operations after a cyberattack. The electronics giant has over 900,000 employees across over 240 campuses in 24 countries and reported revenues of over $260 billion in 2025. The company is ranked 28th in Fortune Global 500 […]
Electronics giant Avnet confirms breach, says stolen data unreadable
Electronic components distributor Avnet confirmed in a statement for GeekFeed that it suffered a data breach but noted that the stolen data is unreadable without proprietary tools. A company spokesperson told us that the incident occurred after unauthorized actors accessed a database hosted on an external service, which stored information used in the EMEA (Europe, Middle […]
Flipper Zero maker unveils ‘Busy Bar,’ a new ADHD productivity tool
Flipper Zero Devices, the company behind the popular Flipper Zero, has launched an open-source productivity tool called Busy Bar, designed to help reduce distractions for people with ADHD. People who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can have trouble focusing, get easily distracted and disorganized, act impulsively, and often suffer from restlessness. BUSY Bar is designed […]