CNN — Here’s a look at hacking incidents during the 2016 presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. For details about investigations into hacking and efforts to interfere with the election, see 2016 Presidential Election Investigation Fast Facts. September 2015 – The FBI contacts the Democratic National Committee’s help desk, cautioning the IT department...Read More
UK organisations are reporting more suspected nation-state cyberattacks and paying larger ransomware demands, according to a new study by Armis Labs. The research, based on a survey of 500 UK IT decision-makers, found that 54% have reported an act of cyberwarfare to the authorities, up from 47% a year earlier. It also found that 92%...Read More
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the Child Predator Death Penalty Act. One of the governor’s top priorities this legislative session, the new law provides the strongest legal protection for Alabama’s children from child predators. “For too long, the most vulnerable of our society have lacked the most stringent legal protection from child...Read More
One of the most common forms of hacking, malware is the hacker’s Swiss army knife. It comes in many forms, each tailored to specific objectives. Some malware is designed to be silent—watching, logging, and exfiltrating data over time. Others are loud and immediate, encrypting files or locking users out. Once installed, malware can: Encrypt files...Read More
As many students across parts of the world return to class, ransomware remains a pressing threat to the education sector. Sophos’ latest annual study, based on the real-world experiences of 441 institutions hit by ransomware in the past year, reveals how lower education (students up to age 18) and higher education providers (over 18) are...Read More
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVY) – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey put pen to paper on a new law that expands the state’s death penalty to include those that commit sex crimes against children. “For too long, the most vulnerable of our society have lacked the most stringent legal protection from child predators,” said Governor Ivey after signing...Read More
A multi-agency operation targeting individuals looking to have sex with children has led to multiple arrests.The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), executed a three-day undercover sting operation utilizing agents from both divisions who specialize in online crimes against children. The undercover sting resulted in the following individuals...Read More
Ransomware has evolved into one of the most disruptive cyber threats globally, affecting sectors ranging from healthcare and finance to transportation and government systems. With cybercriminals leveraging automation, encryption, and evolving attack models, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a key tool in detecting, preventing, and mitigating ransomware, though significant technical and institutional challenges...Read More
Finance & Banking , Geo-Specific , Industry Specific Chinese Hacking Firm iSoon and Iran’s Emennet Pasargad Among Targets David Meyer • March 17, 2026 Image: Kirill Neiezhmakov/Shutterstock The European Union sanctioned three Chinese and Iranian hacking operations that have been under U.S. indictments or sanctions for over a year – or, in one...Read More
Intruder has released its Security Middle Child Report. The company said that its latest report has uncovered that almost half of cybersecurity leaders at midmarket businesses – companies with at least $50M revenue and between 400-6000 employees – say they don’t have the right technology solutions, leaving them stuck in what Intruder calls the “security middle...Read More
