Summary On July 6, 2026, the notorious ransomware group APT73/Bashe announced a cyberattack onWestern International Group (westernint.com), a major conglomerate in the UAE.The group has threatened to expose sensitive data if their demands are not met. This incident highlights the growing risk of ransomware attacks on large enterprises. Incident Report Field Details Target Western International...Read More
Ever since AI tools have become mainstream, there have been fears over the potential impact AI could have in different areas, particularly cybersecurity. Such concerns were only increased when Anthropic claimed that its Mythos AI model was too dangerous to release to the public. Last week, it seemed that this fear around AI was turning...Read More
Try as I might, I think there’s no saving my son from modern technology. It’s ubiquitous, seductive and deeply ingrained in every aspect of middle-class life. Worse yet, I’m also addicted. When do I not have my iPhone out, desperately scrolling through a suite of apps, hoping they’ll offer me some manner of comfort from...Read More
PUTRAJAYA (July 7): The government is conducting a special study to develop a more comprehensive protection mechanism for cybercrime victims, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. She said the study by the Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) would examine measures to assist online scam victims in...Read More
Canvas, an education platform used by over 8,000 universities and K-12 schools in the U.S., was shut down for several hours on Thursday after a hacking group that calls itself ShinyHunters claimed responsibility and demanded a ransom. “If any of the schools in the affected list are interested in preventing the release of their data,...Read More
An Iran-linked hacking group has created a new framework to attack Israeli organizations in the government and IT sectors while evading traditional detection and analysis systems, Israeli cybersecurity company Check Point disclosed in a report released on Monday. This new framework allows hackers to tailor attacks to new environments, limit what defenders and analysts can...Read More
An investigation conducted by Bitdefender has allowed the dismantling of this campaign’s operation, which lasted for eight months and affected users in numerous countries across several continents, an international scam based on the popularity of SpaceX. Researchers detected that the organization was active between October 2025 and June 2026. During that period, the criminals designed...Read More
Pennsylvania is moving toward a statewide “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban in public schools. The state Senate and House of Representatives have advanced companion bills that would require students in grades K-12 to keep cellphones turned off or stored away in lockers, backpacks or designated classroom storage pouches for the entire school day. Gov. Josh Shapiro wants...Read More
Malaysia studies stricter penalties and victim compensation for cybercrime, including Singapore-style caning and UK refund systems. PUTRAJAYA: The government is conducting a special study to develop a more comprehensive protection mechanism for cybercrime victims, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. She said the study by...Read More
The arrest of a teenage hacker has revealed that Microsoft can track a Windows PC and its online activity through a “Global Device ID” that seems to have no easy opt-out, sparking fears about potential surveillance. Last week, the US announced it had extradited 19-year-old Peter Stokes from Europe for allegedly being a member of...Read More
