Zoë Schiffer: Deviance and freaks, the new name of our podcast. And this is, I mean, just going back to red teaming, that’s work that a trust and safety team typically does. And those teams— Leah Feiger: We don’t have those anymore. Zoë Schiffer: They’re not as big as they used to be. There’s just...Read More

While primarily focused on federal agencies and technology developers, a new executive order contains provisions that could benefit local governments. Among them are expanded cybersecurity services and workforce initiatives. A new federal executive order directs federal agencies to strengthen cybersecurity defenses across critical infrastructure sectors, with particular attention to the opportunities and risks associated with...Read More

Family Life: Why Parents Prefer Video Games Over Social Media This widespread appeal naturally extends directly into family life, as household gaming continues to see a major surge. Currently, 75% of American parents actively play video games each week. Out of those gaming parents, a massive 81% report that they regularly play video games alongside...Read More

Assistant sub-inspector and master trainer K. Beeraj leads a session on the latest trends in cybercrime investigation for cyber cell officers in Kozhikode on June 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh A three-day intensive cybercrime investigation workshop, designed to enhance the investigative capabilities of Kozhikode City police officers under the guidance of a team of cyber experts, will...Read More

7 Data Security Stories to Know About (May 2026) Security magazine takes a look at 7 data security stories from this month. Schools, cruises, convenience stores and more — here, Security magazine takes a look at 8 data security stories from this month.  1. Canvas Parent Company Breach Instructure, the parent company of learning management...Read More

Russia is seeking to designate two hacker groups, Belarusian Cyber Partisans and Silent Crow, as extremist organizations and ban their activities in the country. The groups have previously claimed responsibility for cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and government institutions in Russia and Belarus. Russia’s Supreme Court said on Wednesday it would consider a request to ban...Read More

Government agencies, cybersecurity companies and threat researchers are pouring resources into studying how fast-developing AI tools can be wielded by malicious actors to hack into victim organizations. But as agentic AI becomes more embedded in business infrastructure, there’s also a high possibility that a breach could be caused by an insider guiding the tool, whether...Read More

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — June is Internet Safety Month! The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is encouraging parents, caregivers, and communities across the state to strengthen their approach to protecting children online. According to ASP, the largest increases in online enticement historically occur in the summer months. The...Read More

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – A 13-year-old from Yulee was accused Tuesday of cyberbullying after an investigation involving serious threats, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. The juvenile was charged with two felonies: electronic threats to kill and aggravated stalking, Sheriff Bill Leeper said. He said the investigation began on Aug. 1 when deputies responded...Read More

A school safety officer at Lake Shore High School in St. Clair Shores is being lauded as a hero after reportedly saving a student’s life during a medical emergency earlier this month. School Safety Officer David Dell was monitoring the lunchroom around noon on May 5 when he noticed a student in distress. “I was...Read More