Hiscox has reported that 27% of UK small and medium-sized businesses faced a ransomware attack over a 12-month period, and that those that paid attackers often suffered further disruption. Its Cyber Readiness Report found that 80% of affected SMEs paid a ransom in an effort to recover or protect critical data. Of those that paid,...Read More
OpenAI has unveiled a plan to strengthen child safety systems amid AI adoption. OpenAI has unveiled a plan aimed at strengthening child safety systems amid the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence and misuse of technology. The initiative focuses on three key priorities: modernizing legislation to address child exploitation and abuse created and altered through AI;...Read More
Cops warn of child predator Photo: RCMP Graham Dodge The Kelowna RCMP has issued a formal warning about a child sex offender being released into the community. Graham Dodge, 38, was released on Tuesday after being sentenced to time already served, 37-months, for accessing child sex abuse material while on probation. Dodge has been convicted...Read More
Summary On April 7, 2026, the notorious ransomware group Akira claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Adrian Jules Ltd., a renowned American bespoke clothing manufacturer. The attackers allege they have gained access to 15GB of sensitive data, threatening to leak HR files, financial records, and detailed customer information unless their demands are met. Incident Report...Read More
What happened Americans lost a record $21 billion to cybercrime in 2025, according to new figures released by the FBI through its Internet Crime Complaint Center. The bureau said it received 859,532 complaints last year, with reported losses rising by about 33 percent from 2024. The most costly category was investment fraud, which accounted for...Read More
New York Times columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin and CEO and co-founder of Anthropic Dario Amodei speak onstage during the 2025 New York Times Dealbook Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, Dec. 3, 2025. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday denied Anthropic’s request to...Read More
Digital Risk Protection (DRP) Platforms As businesses expand their digital footprint, the attack surface exposed to cyber threats also grows significantly. From fake domains, social engineering attacks, impersonation scams, exposed data leaks, and deep/dark web surveillance, organizations must adopt Digital Risk Protection (DRP) platforms to proactively defend their brand and digital assets. DRP platforms are...Read More
By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) — South Korea’s top three mobile carriers on Thursday vowed to tighten cybersecurity measures in response to a series of data breaches last year while enhancing their corporate responsibility. Chief executive officers of SK Telecom Co., KT Corp. and LG Uplus Corp. made the pledge during a meeting...Read More
Listen to Australian and world news and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts. TRANSCRIPT Greek teenager Giannis Bittis uses TikTok and Instagram to stay connected with his friends, but next year, he may be subjected to a social media ban. Greece is now proposing a social media ban for those under 15 from next...Read More
A shocking case from Kerala has brought to light the alarming dangers lurking behind online dating apps. A 16-year-old boy from the state recently became the victim of a horrifying crime that underscores the growing threat of digital exploitation among minors. Police have arrested and charged 14 people, including government employees, for allegedly sexually assaulting...Read More
