News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
This is an OPEN THREAD, folks. Chat about any of the stories listed, share links to stories that caught your eye today, and generally have a good time discussing whatever you want.
Three men have been charged with spying on U.S. military bases for Russia and plotting attacks on American personnel in retaliation for Western support of Ukraine, German prosecutors said.https://t.co/nvPz024wr4
— Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) January 1, 2025
Wagenius allegedly went by the handle Kiberphant0m and was part of the hacking group that stole data from more 100+ Snowflake data storage accounts. I reported back in July that AT&T paid a $370,000 ransom to one of the hackers to delete its stolen data https://t.co/8IOnqeS9IQ
— Kim Zetter (@KimZetter) December 31, 2024
Federal authorities have arrested and indicted a 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier on suspicion of being Kiberphant0m, a cybercriminal who has been selling and leaking sensitive customer call records stolen earlier this year from AT&T and Verizon. As first reported by KrebsOnSecurity last month, the accused is a communications specialist who was recently stationed in South Korea.
Cameron John Wagenius was arrested near the Army base in Fort Hood, Texas on Dec. 20, after being indicted on two criminal counts of unlawful transfer of confidential phone records.
The sparse, two-page indictment (PDF) doesn’t reference specific victims or hacking activity, nor does it include any personal details about the accused. But a conversation with Wagenius’ mother — Minnesota native Alicia Roen — filled in the gaps.
Krebs On Security
#ICYMI
— Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) January 2, 2025
From the beginning of 2019 through the end of 2023, more than 541,000 active service members were diagnosed with at least one mental health disorder and about half that number were diagnosed with at least two, a new report says.https://t.co/2eELVOhpGO
Findings showed nearly 55% of 2,654 veterans whose records were studied by the VA and who took their own lives had reported pain problems in the year before they died.
— Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) January 3, 2025
Full story:https://t.co/0DXvXDyD0h
According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Ahmad Alhendi of Oak Lawn, Illinois was the man arrested by transport police Thursday night https://t.co/e779KhV1GC
— The Greenville News (@GreenvilleNews) January 3, 2025
The FBI is asking for the public’s help to find the person who put pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee offices in Washington the night before the Capitol attack four years ago. They’ve released video showing the suspect placing one of the bombs. pic.twitter.com/sJGKJkL5T6
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 3, 2025
A submarine drone suspected to be from China was recovered in waters off the central Philippines, police said on Thursday, warning of “potential national security implications.” https://t.co/lcs5j7nBRz
— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) January 2, 2025
South Korean presidential guards and military troops thwarted an attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. The six-hour stand-off took place inside Yoon's compound in Seoul https://t.co/sksLsp9QKu pic.twitter.com/iemmfVGvA3
— Reuters (@Reuters) January 3, 2025
What to know about Apple's $95 million settlement of the snooping Siri case https://t.co/rfzV1hZTMy
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 3, 2025
I am honored to receive the Presidential Citizens Medal from President Biden. Over my nearly sixty years of public service, both at the local and federal levels, I have dedicated myself to ensuring that democratic principles benefit all Americans, not just a select few. pic.twitter.com/OhazNMp9q4
— Bennie G. Thompson (@BGThompsonMS) January 2, 2025
President Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medal to Liz Cheney pic.twitter.com/YqNt68A4AO
— Acyn (@Acyn) January 2, 2025
RIP to USMC Cpl. John Kinsel Sr. He passed away at the age of 107. He was one of the last 3 remaining Navajo Code Talkers and served with the 9th Marine Regiment & 3rd Marine Division during the taking of Iwo Jima. Enjoy your rest Marine 🇺🇸 🫡 pic.twitter.com/sQ5giSvGtO
— Military Support (@MilitaryCooI) January 1, 2025
American gymnast Simone Biles has added another title to her resume.
— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) January 2, 2025
The 11-time Olympic medalist was named Thursday by Sports Illustrated as its 2024 Sportsperson of the Year. https://t.co/fjWdX37eY6
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