US, Europol disrupt SocksEscort network that exploited thousands of residential routers

Multiple security and policy developments: US and Europol disrupted the SocksEscort proxy network that sold access to thousands of residential routers infected with malware, used for anonymizing criminal activity. New data shows FBI searches of data collected under FISA Section 702 increased substantially year-over-year. UK regulators (ICO and Ofcom) ordered social platforms to tighten controls to prevent under-13 access. The US Cyber National Mission Force announced a new commander amid broader leadership turnover. Stryker disclosed a global disruption from a cyberattack affecting its Windows