[ad_1] The British government announced plans to prohibit public sector organizations and critical infrastructure operators from paying ransoms to cybercriminals, marking a significant shift in the nation’s approach to combating ransomware attacks that have disrupted essential services and cost the economy millions of pounds annually. The proposed measures would prevent the National Health Service, local...Read More

[ad_1] ALBANY, N.Y. – Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law legislation co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119. The law will strengthen school safety plans and better protect students, staff and visitors in the event of sudden cardiac emergencies. The new law requires all schools to incorporate a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan into their existing safety...Read More

[ad_1] The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested three persons for their alleged involvement in a cyber crime case, according to a press release issued on Sunday. After a proper verification of specific source information, the CBI’s economic offences branch in Mumbai filed a case against a mule account holder, unknown cyber fraudsters, unknown bank...Read More

[ad_1] A single compromised password enabled hackers to destroy KNP, a 158-year-old Northamptonshire transport company, resulting in 700 job losses and highlighting the devastating impact of ransomware attacks on UK businesses. The incident underscores a growing cyber-security crisis that has also targeted major retailers including M&S, Co-op, and Harrods, with experts warning that inadequate digital...Read More

[ad_1] In an age where cyber threats evolve faster than traditional defenses, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) stands at the forefront of a paradigm shift in cybersecurity. As AI-driven cyberwarfare and global geopolitical tensions escalate, the company’s cloud-native Zero Trust architecture has emerged as a critical bulwark for enterprises and governments alike. With a 34% year-over-year revenue...Read More

[ad_1] Popular bleach brand Clorox filed a case against Cognizant, its IT provider, after the company discovered that the latter had simply given away access credentials to hackers posing as employees. According to an NBC News Report, this breach allowed Scattered Spider, a hacking group that targets company service desks, to infect Clorox with ransomware...Read More

[ad_1] For some parents, child care drop-off may create unsettling or anxious feelings.  Will there be enough educators? Who is that new casual carer? Childcare leaders say they understand the distress parents are experiencing after allegations of physical abuse and sexual abuse in childcare centres in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. Children are being...Read More

[ad_1] Another provocative headline screamed across my screen this week, with plenty of Wall Street stock action to back up the bold words. The CNBC headline (with embedded video) read: “‘The era of quantum supremacy is just around the corner,’ IonQ CEO says.” Here are some of the main points: “IonQ CEO Niccolo de Masi...Read More

[ad_1] The Oakland Unified School District has hired a new executive director for school safety. The Oaklandside reports Nelson Alegria will take over the newly-created post. Alegria was manager for the department of student services with the Alameda County Office of Education. Before that, he held posts with the Simi Valley and Pittsburg school districts....Read More

[ad_1] As IT and OT systems continue to converge and redefine industrial strategy, outdated OT cybersecurity training is falling behind the pace and complexity of modern threats. Operators were once trained to optimize uptime above all, but are now positioned at the front lines of a cyber battlefield, a place where attacks look like equipment...Read More