The Shree Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME), a government-run Medical College in Jammu, recently became the subject of national controversy after admitting its inaugural class of medical students. Managed by the statutory, non-religious body Shree Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), the Institute is legally open to students of all religions, castes,...Read More
Major social media platforms have expressed concern over the expiration of key child safety provisions in the European Union. On April 3, 2026, certain protections under the EU ePrivacy Directive expired after lawmakers failed to reach agreement on a replacement. The expired rules had allowed platforms to scan for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) without...Read More
This week, it was revealed that despite the Australian government’s world-first teen social media ban, around seven in 10 children remain on major platforms. What’s more, the eSafety report also shows that there has been no notable change in cyberbullying or image-based abuse reported by children. For a policy that was touted as the solution...Read More
Ravie LakshmananApr 06, 2026Ransomware / Endpoint Security Threat actors associated with Qilin and Warlock ransomware operations have been observed using the bring your own vulnerable driver (BYOVD) technique to silence security tools running on compromised hosts, according to findings from Cisco Talos and Trend Micro. Qilin attacks analyzed by Talos have been found to deploy a malicious DLL named “msimg32.dll,” which initiates a...Read More
“One of us has to go to North Carolina,” Joe told me. “Like, as soon as possible.” I sighed, my anger and anxiety rising. We were in the thick of the pandemic, and COVID vaccines weren’t yet available to the public, so it seemed wildly unsafe to travel to a 78-year-old man’s home, particularly around...Read More
Hackers exploit Claude Code leak with fake GitHub repos Malicious files deploy Vidar infostealer and GhostSocks proxy malware Anthropic faces rising scrutiny amid recent vulnerabilities and rapid product rollout Hackers have jumped on the recent news of a major Claude Code source code leak to trick people into infecting their computers with an infostealer malware....Read More
Keeping children safe online. That was the premise behind a special convocation recently held for dozens of Northwestern Middle School students. The event was spearheaded by NMS teacher Paula Davis and featured a presentation from Kokomo Police Department Det. Sgt. Drew Wallsmith and former Howard Superior Court 2 Judge Brant Parry. “About four-and-a-half years ago,...Read More
AI is accelerating cyberattacks, and most leaders aren’t ready. Hise Gibson explains why traditional risk prevention strategies aren’t enough and offers a practical playbook for preparing for the next breach. The average AI-enabled data breach now costs organizations $4.88 million; a figure that does not account for reputational damage, regulatory penalties, or the cascading operational...Read More
Residents urged to enable multi-factor authentication to secure personal accounts against identity theft The UAE Cyber Security Council has issued a warning regarding cyber risks associated with email fraud, emphasizing the importance of exercising caution toward deceptive or fake emails used by fraudsters to breach personal and professional accounts. Such attempts aim to steal financial...Read More
[Photo: Shutterstock] As ransomware attacks increase, more companies are seeking specialist negotiators who deal directly with hackers. The Financial Times reported on Saturday that demand is rising for ransomware negotiators held by major security companies such as Palo Alto Networks and Sophos, as cyber attacks targeting large corporations worldwide surge. The FT reported this, citing...Read More
