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Finite State Raises $27 Million to Help Device Makers Fight ‘Vulnpocalypse’ with AI-Powered Product Security
Matched: medical
Finite State, a Columbus-based product security firm, raised $27 million in Series C funding led by The O.H.I.O. Fund to expand its AI-driven platform that analyzes firmware and software in connected devices. The funding addresses a surge in AI-discovered vulnerabilities dubbed the "Vulnpocalypse" and growing global regulations requiring manufacturers to demonstrate built-in security before devices ship.
Hackers Hijacked French Blood Plasma Freezers, Changing Temperature Settings From −30°C to 110°C
Matched: medical
Hackers changed temperature settings on freezers used by France's blood establishment EFS from −30°C to 110°C by targeting cooling supplier Coolworld overnight on November 1–2, 2026. Staff detected abnormal readings in time, and authorities say no operational consequences resulted. Frozen plasma for transfusions was reportedly involved, but no destroyed supplies, disrupted transfusions, or patient harm have been confirmed. No attackers have been identified.
Google Dismantles 1.3 Million Device XCPE Botnet, Bans Android TV Maker Over Preinstalled Malware
Matched: health
Google and partners dismantled the XCPE botnet, which infected 1.3 million set-top boxes via preinstalled malware linked to Android TV maker Videostrong Technology. Google accused the company of deliberately building a backdoor sold to criminal affiliates for ad fraud, proxy abuse, and further malware distribution. Videostrong has been banned from producing certified Android devices. Related takedowns are expected to cut access to 10 million additional compromised devices across multiple affiliate malware families.
FBI Shuts Down China-Linked Hacking Platforms Used to Target NASA and U.S. Networks
Matched: health
The DOJ and FBI seized domains tied to two China-linked hacking platforms, QScan and QTRouter, connected to PRC state-sponsored group QTFY, operating through Nanjing Xinjiuwei Network Technology. The platforms infected IoT devices and routed malicious traffic through proxy networks to conceal attack origins. Victims included NASA, the Federal Reserve, DOJ, and the U.S. Senate. Seized domains rendered both platforms inoperable.
ToxNetV2 Linux Botnet Uses NVIDIA AI to Generate Shell and Remote SSH Attack Actions
Matched: health
ToxNetV2 is a Linux botnet targeting AArch64 systems that integrates NVIDIA's NIM AI service into its controller to suggest attack commands. The controller feeds system and botnet data to the AI model, parsing structured responses into a queue of proposed actions — including shell commands, SSH access, and file operations — that human operators must approve before execution. The botnet uses a peer-to-peer structure and includes scanning, self-propagation, and 17 network-attack modules. Researchers at JOESecurity noted the malware embeds a jailbreak prompt to reduce AI refusals.