Children placing orders without parents knowing According to the organisation, some children may independently use smartphones to order food, toys, or other items without informing their parents. In certain cases, they may also attempt to receive deliveries directly when couriers arrive.  While these actions may appear minor, the organisation has warned that they can expose...Read More

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The first episode of our _declassified series might change the way you think about cybercrime forever…and we hope it does. Because, like special guest Jim Browning said, “If there are people willing to attack you, your systems, and your business, the best way to defend yourself is to understand how they do this, who they...Read More

The mother of Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis opened up about how she and her son dealt with a sex tape that leaked of him and his former girlfriend in 2024. Beth Levis revealed in an interview on “The Ross Tucker Podcast” that her son was the target of a hack from a group in...Read More

A major cybersecurity breach at NYC Health + Hospitals has exposed highly sensitive personal information belonging to at least 1.8 million patients and employees, making it one of the largest healthcare data breaches of 2026. The attack, linked to a compromised third-party vendor, reportedly gave unauthorized actors access to parts of the hospital network between...Read More

Authorities advise parents to supervise children, choose age-appropriate activities and monitor smart device use Dubai: Dubai Police have emphasised the importance of prioritising children’s safety during Eid celebrations, urging families to remain vigilant amid gatherings and activities. In a public advisory, the force said parents and guardians should avoid leaving children unattended and ensure they...Read More

Open this photo in gallery: The TikTok download screen in October, 2023. It would be wonderful if we could take childhood back from the social-media giants with a simple ban, but sadly it’s not that simple.Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press Children and teens have been left largely to their own devices, in a literal sense, in...Read More

LOWER MORELAND, PA — Children and teens are kicking the front doors of homes “as hard as they can” in Montgomery County as part of a new social media trend. Police call the trend dangerous and urging parents to speak with their children about it. “It would be devastating if a seemingly innocent prank escalated...Read More

A Pennsylvania State Trooper is warning parents that online predators are increasingly using gaming platforms like Roblox to contact and groom children, and he’s launching a community presentation aimed at helping families understand the risks. Trooper Rocco Gagliardi of the Pennsylvania State Police says many parents assume Roblox is a harmless, kid‑friendly game. But he...Read More

Cyber attackers stopped in real-time. (Image: NEC XON) Ransomware attacks rarely begin with chaos. More often, they start quietly – with probing, mapping and patient reconnaissance inside a target’s network. That was the situation facing a global recruitment firm when cyber criminals attempted to navigate through the company’s systems. What followed became a real-world demonstration...Read More