WhatsApp web and desktop users are being targeted by a large-scale malware distribution campaign that could give criminals unauthorised access and compromise their devices, national cybersecurity watchdog Cert-In said in a note. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has warned WhatsApp web and desktop users to be cautious of any attachments, even if they come...Read More
EXPERTS said over the weekend that banning violent video games would not deter school violence, saying that it takes more than exposure to such games to influence someone to commit a heinous crime. They also said that multiple factors could have influence on children toward violent behavior, including bullying and the environment in which they...Read More
The fraud involves criminals making ‘deepfake’ videos that appear to be investment endorsements by celebrities and politicians. Pat Foran reports. An Ontario woman is sharing her story after she invested over $900,000 in a cryptocurrency platform that turned out to be fake. It was in the summer of 2025 when 86-year-old Judy Skene of Sault...Read More
One Identity has announced plans to become an independent company, with the identity security specialist’s Cork office to become its new headquarters. The company previously operated as part of Quest Software, which was acquired by Clearlake Capital in 2021. By going solo, the vendor said it is looking to capitalize on growing demand for identity...Read More
Airports have become one of the most visible testing grounds for AI. Airlines and airports have invested heavily in technologies designed to improve efficiency and deliver more personalized experiences. This growing prioritization is reflected in reports that in 2025 alone, airlines invested $36 billion in technology while airports spent nearly $15 billion. The focus is...Read More
It is extremely common for American teenagers to text one another naked photographs. Much less frequently, they get caught. If they’re discovered by a parent or teacher, they might get off with a stern lecture or a suspension from school. In an alarming number of cases, however, adult strangers get ahold of the images and...Read More
One of Myanmar’s largest private banks has acknowledged a cyberattack on its digital infrastructure, though it maintains that its core financial networks remain secure after an international extortion group claimed a massive data breach. The hacking group, calling itself LAPSUS$, claimed on June 23 to have stolen more than 120 gigabytes of data from AYA...Read More
Benfica have announced a strategic partnership with Fujitsu, which becomes the club’s Official Cybersecurity Partner. The club said in a statement that the deal strengthens efforts to modernise and protect its digital ecosystem as it manages millions of interactions, data and critical services. The partnership will draw on Fujitsu’s global expertise in cybersecurity, risk management...Read More
What happened INTERPOL warned that cybercrime is rising sharply across Asia and the South Pacific, driven by rapid digitalization, wider internet adoption, new technologies, organized criminal networks, and uneven cybersecurity maturity across the region. The findings come from INTERPOL’s 2025/2026 Asia and South Pacific Cyberthreat Assessment Report. According to the report, phishing has become the...Read More
Microsoft, Europol, and international partners have disrupted infrastructure used by the Amadey and StealC malware operations as part of Operation Endgame, which targets cybercriminal services and ransomware gangs. The law enforcement action involved authorities and private partners from multiple countries, who assisted in identifying and taking down, seizing, blocking, or sinkholing infrastructure tied to the malware...Read More
