In today’s digital age, WhatsApp has become an essential communication tool for citizens, businesses, and law enforcement agencies. However, the increasing number of hacking incidents, account takeovers, and online frauds has made users more vulnerable than ever. To address these growing concerns, the Centre for Police Technology is organizing an important public awareness webinar focused...Read More
In this photo illustration, a teenager uses her mobile phone to access social media on Jan. 31, 2024, in New York City. TikTok settled with the plaintiff on the eve of a major trial starting Tuesday that will determine whether social media companies intentionally designed their products to be addictive for children. Spencer Platt/Getty Images...Read More
Third executive appointment of 2026 signals continued investment in AI-driven product security and software supply chain leadership. COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI–Finite State, a leader in product security and software supply chain risk management, today announced the appointment of Ann Miller as Vice President of Marketing. Miller brings more than 15 years of experience scaling high-growth technology...Read More
Heartland Business Systems has acquired Applied Tech Solutions in a deal backed by private equity firm GenNx360 Capital Partners, marking the first add-on acquisition since GenNx360 acquired HBS in October 2025. The transaction significantly expands HBS’s managed IT services footprint and enhances its cybersecurity and cloud capabilities across the Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions. Based...Read More
A VIDEO which has been circulating on social media has left mense geskok after private security officers were seen beating a man in Plattekloof. The incident that occurred on Monday was shared by a civilian who was seated at a restaurant at the corner of Rothschild Boulevard and Plattekloof Road. The footage shows three ZoneWatch...Read More
AUSTIN, Texas, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Halcyon, the leading anti-ransomware platform, today announced the appointment of Dave Hannigan as Field Chief Information Security Officer (Field CISO). In this role, Hannigan will work closely with customers and partners to help organizations strengthen resilience against ransomware and modern cyber threats, while supporting Halcyon’s product and go-to-market efforts...Read More
Residential care providers in a state child safety system are using profits to buy gold, cryptocurrency, luxury cars and pay out salaries of more than $600,000, an inquiry has been told. The probe into Queensland’s child safety system – the third of its kind since 2003 – is looking to overhaul what the Crisafulli government...Read More
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office officials say a convicted child molester and is back in jail on more child molestation charges. According to an affidavit, 80-year-old Millard Johnson was arrested after four juvenile victims came forward and told deputies that Johnson had sexually molested them at his at-home daycare. The victims told...Read More
Summary: Halcyon has observed the Interlock ransomware group leveraging Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) to disable endpoint security tooling as part of their attack chain. By abusing WDAC, a legitimate Windows policy enforcement feature, Interlock is able to block endpoint security tools from executing, effectively neutralizing defensive controls before deploying ransomware. This technique represents a...Read More
SoundCloud knows music… and cybersecurity. Late last year, the giant music streaming and sharing platform suffered a data breach that reportedly affected approximately 20 percent of its users, according to numerous media outlets. SoundCloud worked diligently with leading third-party cybersecurity experts to complete a thorough investigation into the incident. Along the way, they posted three notices on...Read More
