Identity-based attacks and abuse of compromised credentials have become the most common method cybercriminals use to hit networks with ransomware, analysis of real-world incidents has revealed. According to a new report by Sophos, 79% of ransomware attacks can be traced back to an initial intrusion which exploited compromised identities and legitimate user logins. In total,...Read More
Tax file numbers and superannuation details have been listed in an alleged data breach targeting Australian provider Accounting and Adviser Services Pty Ltd (AAS). In a post to an underground hacking forum on Tuesday, a prominent threat actor claimed to have acquired more than 33,900 records from AAS. AAS, also known as AA Solutions, is...Read More
Executive Summary Publication Date: July 2026 The White House has unveiled the Gold Eagle initiative, an AI-driven vulnerability coordination clearinghouse designed to transform the way software vulnerabilities are discovered, prioritized, and remediated across both government and industry. Established under President Trump’s June 2, 2026 Executive Order (EO 14409), Gold Eagle leverages advanced artificial intelligence to accelerate threat...Read More
‘Takedown with Chris Hansen’ host Chris Hansen reveals startling statistics on online predator interactions with middle schoolers on a new episode of ‘Hang Out with Sean Hannity.’ ‘Takedown with Chris Hansen’ host Chris Hansen joins Sean Hannity on the ‘Hang Out’ podcast, detailing alarming findings from early predator investigations in 2005. Hansen highlights that 11...Read More
Editor’s Note: Kelly Wallace is CNN’s digital correspondent and editor-at-large covering family, career and life. She is a mom of two girls. Read her other columns on digital life and follow her reports at CNN Parents and on Twitter. Story highlights Sexting is more common than parents might realize, according to recent studies Study: More...Read More
Spanish National Police have dismantled a cybercrime network accused of stealing and laundering about €140 million through fake investment platforms, CEO fraud, invoice fraud, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Four people were arrested as part of the operation: two in Portugal, one in Spain, and one in Panama. The investigation began after officers identified 19 companies whose...Read More
A Microsoft user has lost all of his digital belongings after his account was deleted by the tech giant. A viral post from a gamer known as Joshua Khane has been making the rounds on social media after he put Microsoft on blast. The user noted that his account had been compromised, and after reaching...Read More
TL;DR: US and allied agencies warn Russian state-backed hackers (Energetic Bear, Dragonfly, Static Tundra) are exploiting misconfigured or vulnerable home and small-business routers worldwide to gain persistent access, mask activity, and launch attacks on sectors like communications, defense, finance, and government; users should change default passwords, update firmware, monitor DNS, disable SNMP and Cisco Smart...Read More
Pennington County officials reported continued progress Tuesday in recovering from a recent cybersecurity incident, with additional departments returning to normal operations while security validation and monitoring efforts continue. County staff, cybersecurity experts, and state and federal partners remain investigating the incident and assessing whether any personal information was affected. Officials said no action is currently...Read More
Online child protection remains a growing challenge, according to Australia’s eSafety report. Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has published its third transparency report assessing how major technology companies are tackling child sexual exploitation and abuse under the country’s Basic Online Safety Expectations. The report concludes that significant gaps remain across major platforms, particularly in responding to the...Read More
