Nippon Steel Solutions has reported a data breach caused by the exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in their network equipment. Cybercriminals threatened to leak stolen data, but subsequently ceased communication, leaving uncertainty about the breach's details and any potential connection to other incidents.
A new startup focused on zero-day vulnerabilities is offering $20 million for tools that can successfully hack any smartphone. This initiative aims to attract skilled hackers to enhance cybersecurity solutions amidst increasing smartphone security challenges.