[ad_1] WOODFORD COUNTY, Ill. – The Woodford County Sheriff’s Office is touting the success of a task force that targets child sex predators online. This week, the Predator Apprehension Team arrested a Schaumberg man for allegedly trying to meet a minor in Germantown Hills, the team’s 20th arrest in six months. Chief Deputy Dennis Tipsword...Read More

[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — White House chief of staff Susie Wiles plans to sound out Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei about the artificial intelligence company’s new Mythos model, which has attracted attention from the federal government for how it could transform national security and the economy. WATCH: Anthropic’s powerful new AI model raises concerns about high-tech...Read More

[ad_1] Anthropic’s Mythos AI, described as a systemic shift in cybersecurity, is expected to significantly accelerate the discovery and exploitation of software vulnerabilities, according to a new industry report. “The ‘AI Vulnerability Storm’: Building a ‘Mythos-Ready’ Security Program” was released this week, warning that the opportunity to get ahead of AI threats is closing, while...Read More

[ad_1] What To Know Today‘s Dylan Dreyer candidly shared that social media often makes her feel insecure. NBC News’ Vicky Nguyen discussed her decision to ban her eldest daughter from using social media, emphasizing the importance of letting kids develop self-identity before facing online pressures. Both Dreyer and Nguyen highlighted concerns about how social media...Read More

[ad_1] Kyrgyzstan-based crypto exchange Grinex shuts down after $13.7M cyber heist, blames Western Intelligence Pierluigi Paganini April 17, 2026 Grinex halted operations after a $13.7M hack, blaming Western intelligence. Stolen funds came from wallets of Russian users on the platform. Kyrgyz crypto exchange Grinex halted operations after a threat actor stole $13.7 million in a...Read More

[ad_1] A hacker who boasted online about breaching federal systems received probation, sparking debate over whether lenient sentences deter future cyber intrusions. Nicolas Mur, who pleaded guilty to breaking into the United States Supreme Court’s electronic filing system, which spanned dozens of cases over several months, was sentenced on Friday to one year of probation....Read More

[ad_1] Children can also still browse on several of the apps, like TikTok and YouTube, without accounts, a potentially riskier minefield of unfiltered content and advertisements – several platforms currently limit these on minors’ accounts. “This law will not fulfil its promise to make kids safer online, and will, in fact, make Australian kids less...Read More

[ad_1] Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Banking giants aren’t slowing their AI investments as they pursue efficiency and productivity gains from the technology’s implementation. However, the latest frontier model developments are causing a cybersecurity stir among financial institutions.  Firms including JPMorgan Chase,...Read More

[ad_1] NEW BRITAIN — The Common Council approved several measures, including a new cybersecurity system, funding for road paving and a resolution recognizing Earth Day. At its meeting, the council approved funding for new cybersecurity services following a January ransomware attack that affected the city’s information technology systems. The breach disrupted phones and computers across...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 16, 2026, the ransomware group Payload claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against Sunlight Express Airways (sunlightair.ph), a notable airline in the Philippines. The group has threatened to release sensitive data unless their demands are met by the airline. Incident Report Field Details Target Sunlight Express Airways Domain sunlightair.ph Country Philippines Attacking...Read More