SonicWall reported a breach where attackers stole firewall configuration files from its cloud backup service, attributed to an unnamed nation-state actor. While the company claims there was no impact on its products or customer data, it remains unclear how the attackers exploited an API to conduct the breach.

Researchers believe a massive fraudulent gambling network, active for 14 years, is likely backed by a nation-state. It targets government and private organizations in the US and Europe, exploiting vulnerabilities in websites to support its operations. The infrastructure includes over 328,000 domains and costs millions to maintain.

Ribbon, a major US telecom backbone provider, was targeted by a nation-state hacker. While no critical data was believed to be compromised, the company acknowledged that some customer files on two laptops were accessed. The attack is suspected to have ties to China, known for its cyberespionage activities.

Microsoft has announced significant upgrades to its Azure security protocols, including the purging of dormant tenants and the rotation of keys to prevent future breaches, particularly following a nation-state hack. The company claims to have made substantial progress on its Secure Future Initiative, focusing on enhanced authentication and defenses against potential attack vectors.

Over 266,000 F5 BIG-IP instances are exposed online, following a breach that allowed nation-state hackers to steal source code and information about security flaws. F5 has released patches for 44 vulnerabilities and urged users to update their systems, while CISA has mandated federal agencies to secure their F5 products by specific deadlines and disconnect unsupported devices.