Sex predator denied parole Photo: Castanet FILE – A Parole Board of Canada decision A Kamloops-area man who was sentenced for over four years in federal prison for grooming and repeatedly sexually abusing a young family friend has been denied parole. The man cannot be named under a court-ordered publication ban put in place to...Read More
Backbone Security Solutions is positioning itself as a new kind of private security provider in Gqeberha, offering integrated solutions that go beyond traditional armed response. Founded by a security industry veteran with experience dating back to 1998, the company was established after its founder noticed that crime in the city was evolving differently compared to...Read More
(Screenshot by Jo Lutz for the Daily Press)Grant County Sheriff Raul Villanueva warned residents of rampant online and phone scams targeting senior citizens. He also introduced a public comment portal for his department, accessible via the Grant County sheriff’s Facebook page or using a QR code posted on patrol vehicles and at the Sheriff’s Office....Read More
Researchers at Google DeepMind have published a comprehensive study revealing that autonomous AI agents browsing the web are deeply vulnerable to a new class of attacks called “AI Agent Traps,” which are adversarial content engineered into websites and digital resources to manipulate, deceive, or exploit visiting AI systems. The research, authored by Matija Franklin, Nenad...Read More
The holiday season brings a unique kind of magic for families. It is a time defined by generosity, togetherness, and the excitement of finding the perfect present. For millions of children around the world, the top item on their list is a digital gateway to creativity: a Roblox gift card. These colorful cards, found in...Read More
I am now of the firm opinion that breach readiness cannot be an enterprise-only milestone; it must also be a societal goal. The die has been cast. As AI-enabled digital services become mainstream post-2026, the societal need for AI safety and the availability of its underlying and interconnected technology labyrinths will become mainstream. If we...Read More
US President Donald Trump has proposed another reduction in funding for America’s cybersecurity watchdog, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The Trump administration has justified this reduction, citing concerns over CISA’s performance and priorities. In his fiscal year 2027 budget proposal, released last week, Trump has suggested cutting $707 million from the agency’s budget,...Read More
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
