What'd I Miss? InfoSec Weekend News Roundup for July 11-13, 2025
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This Information Security and Data Privacy news roundup includes items from Friday through Sunday, so that you can hit the ground running on Monday morning.
These news roundups are not comprehensive and focus on news that may have been overlooked or under reported, and from lesser-known sources like local press.
This Sherpa Intelligence newsletter is curated by Tracy Z. Maleeff (aka InfoSecSherpa) and is just the tip of the iceberg of the research, OSINT, and information security research services we provide.
Friday, July 11 - Sunday, July 13, 2025
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Friday, July 11th
Cyber Intelligence and the New Cold War in Southeast Asia
(Modern Diplomacy)
- Southeast Asia’s rapid digitalization—from smart cities to fintech and e-governance—has made it an attractive playground for cyber espionage. Rather than relying on conventional intelligence-gathering, external actors now exploit digital backdoors, manipulate supply chains, and deploy misinformation to undermine rivals quietly. For countries in the region, this is more than just a technological threat; it challenges national sovereignty, erodes public trust, and creates new vulnerabilities in an already complex security environment.Czech Government Bans DeepSeek AI Services in Public Administration Over Data Security Concerns
(TechNadu)
- The Czech government banned the use of DeepSeek’s AI services across all public administration. This decisive action aims to safeguard its digital infrastructure due to the tool’s ties to China. DeepSeek’s privacy policy involves storing extensive personal data, including user queries and documents, on Chinese servers.Russian Basketball Player Arrested in France Over Suspected Role in U.S. Ransomware Attacks
(Teiss)
- Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin has been arrested in France at the request of U.S. authorities, who allege he was involved in a ransomware group that targeted hundreds of American companies and federal agencies.
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Saturday, July 12th
Norway joins initiative to support Ukraine’s cyber defense
(UATV)
- Norway plans to provide 25 million Norwegian kroner by the end of 2025 to support projects that increase the cyber resilience of Ukraine’s civil and critical infrastructure.Kenyan Insurance Companies Ordered to Report Cyber Attacks Within 24 Hours
(TechWeez)
- Kenya’s Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has introduced mandatory cybersecurity reporting requirements. Insurance companies must now report major cyber attacks within 24 hours of detection and develop comprehensive cybersecurity strategies approved by their boards and the regulator.Supermarket loyalty card cyberattack prompts password warning
(Radio New Zealand)
- Members of supermarket loyalty and online shopping programme New World Clubcard received an email on Friday night, telling them scammers had attempted to gain access to accounts by trying commonly used passwords.
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Sunday, July 13th
Cyber Security Bill to be presented in House of Representatives meeting
(Nepal National Daily)
- The Federal Parliament Secretariat has stated that the possible agenda has been set for Minister for Communications and Information Technology to present the ‘Information Technology and Cyber Security Bill, 2082’.The E-Passport Paradox: How a Security Upgrade Creates Deeper Risks
(The Wire)
- The government’s public messaging and parliamentary statements have consistently framed the e-passport initiative around two primary benefits: enhanced security and greater convenience. Beneath the surface of official assurances lies a complex and troubling landscape of technological vulnerabilities. The very features that deliver the e-passport’s promised convenience are also the source of its most significant privacy risks.World's largest gambling company, Flutter Entertainment, Reports Data Breach Affecting 800,000 Customers
(The Irish Times)
- Paddy Power and Betfair are owned by Dublin-based Flutter Entertainment, which had 4.2 million average monthly users across its four betting brands in Ireland and Britain. Third party gained access to ‘limited betting account information’ including IP and email addresses.
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