[ad_1] Community WhatsApp groups, created to improve neighbourhood safety, are increasingly becoming sources of misinformation and fear when poorly managed, security company Community Monitoring Service (CMS) has warned. The caution follows growing research showing that informal community crime groups often blur the line between verified threats and assumption, creating environments where suspicion is treated as...Read More

[ad_1] In March 2026, Allegion plc outlined its evolving strategy at industry conferences, highlighting a shift from traditional mechanical locks toward electronics, software-based security and AI-enabled efficiency. An under-the-radar element is Allegion’s plan to keep investing in R&D while electronics already make up over 30% of revenue, suggesting a deeper transformation of its business mix....Read More

[ad_1] Africa’s digital transformation has far outpaced its security infrastructure. Over five hundred million Internet users are now online across the continent, with mobile banking and e-commerce adoption accelerating rapidly. This expansion creates both opportunities and vulnerabilities. Between 2019 and 2025, cyber incidents across Africa caused estimated financial losses exceeding $3 billion. Several African nations,...Read More

[ad_1] Updated: April 06, 2026 at 8:53AM EDT Published: April 06, 2026 at 8:52AM EDT TORONTO — Barrick Mining Corp. is slowing development at its Reko Diq project in Pakistan amid security concerns in the region. The company says the decision comes as it continues a review of the project that it announced in February following an...Read More

[ad_1] Sophos’ latest annual study explores the real-world ransomware experiences of 292 healthcare providers hit by ransomware in the past year. The report examines how the causes and consequences of these attacks have evolved over time. This year’s edition also sheds new light on previously unexplored areas, including the organizational factors that left providers exposed...Read More

[ad_1] As Saskatchewan considers whether to restrict social media use for children under the age of 16, an online safety educator says meaningful change will require education, stronger regulation, and accountability from technology companies. Val Caldwell is an online safety educator and public speaker based in western Manitoba who works as an independent consultant, delivering...Read More

[ad_1] A Russia-speaking ransomware group claimed responsibility last week for a cyberattack targeting the German democratic socialist political party Die Linke, adding the organization to the list of victims on its dark web leak site and threatening to publish stolen data if a ransom is not paid. The ransomware gang Qilin has been active since...Read More

[ad_1] In 2021, Nicole Perlroth wrote “This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race“, a New York Times Bestseller. The book won numerous awards, including the Financial Times & McKinsey Business Book of the Year. Perlroth, Founding Partner at Silver Buckshot Ventures, and Venture Partner at Ballistic Ventures, has a LinkedIn tagline...Read More

[ad_1] Investors today go beyond traditional metrics and include cybersecurity as part of their due diligence process. They assess how well a company identifies, manages, and mitigates cyber risks before making investment decisions. A strong cybersecurity framework signals: Operational stability Risk awareness Long-term sustainability Weak security, on the other hand, can raise concerns about hidden...Read More

[ad_1] MARATHON COUNTY, Wis. (WSAW) – People in Marathon County, mostly seniors, are losing up to $180,000 to scammers who convince them to deposit cash into cryptocurrency machines and send digital money to scammers. The scams start with phone calls where scammers tell victims they have a warrant out for their arrest or missed jury...Read More