Unsplash The IT team that reset passwords and wiped the infected machine may not have solved the problem. On July 29, cybersecurity firm Proofpoint disclosed a previously unknown browser-based implant called OWAReaper, deployed by a Russian state-linked hacking group known as Laundry Bear against US and European government agencies and critical-sector organizations — and OWAReaper...Read More
Seventeen-year-old Abi uses social media every day, arranging to meet up with friends on Snapchat and watching videos on TikTok. When the student, from Colchester, heard under-16s could be banned from social media, she was relieved it would not affect her. But older teens are now facing an overnight social media curfew, the government announced...Read More
Veteran security executive brings decades of experience building security organizations and advising technology companies to Costanoa’s investment team as a Venture Partner SAN FRANCISCO, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Costanoa, a venture capital firm investing in companies of consequence across Applied AI, AI Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, National Security, and Fintech, today announced that Joe Sullivan has...Read More
By MLex Staff ( July 30, 2026, 08:55 GMT | Insight) — China’s internet regulator has unveiled a draft law that would create the country’s first dedicated statutory framework to combat cyberbullying, significantly expanding internet platforms’ responsibilities while tightening oversight of AI-enabled online abuse. Released for public consultation on Wednesday by the Cyberspace Administration of...Read More
Former Federal Prosecutor, Cybercrime Trailblazer, and Stripe Executive Joins Cytactic to Help Shape the Future of Cyber Incident Response Management NEW YORK, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cytactic, the leader in Cyber Incident Response Management (CIRM), today announced that Shawn J. Chen, one of the leading experts in cybercrime, crisis management, regulatory investigations, and enterprise...Read More
The age of rogue AI hacker agents has arrived—but it didn’t have to happen this way. After an OpenAI agent breached the Hugging Face platform earlier this month, the two companies said this week that the hacking spree was more extensive than previously thought and also involved intrusions into multiple third-party accounts and services as...Read More
London, 30th July 2026 academy+ has announced a new partnership with Bob’s Business to enhance its cybersecurity offering with engaging, human-focused awareness training. This will be available to clients using the Staff Skills academy+ platform. A more complete approach to cybersecurity As cyber threats continue to evolve, organisations are increasingly recognising that technology alone is...Read More
Manchester police say the owners and workers of a local shop helped prevent three senior citizens from getting scammed out of thousands of dollars. On three separate occasions, seniors went into the Varney Street Quick Shop with cash they intended to deposit into a crypto ATM, however, the employees were able to recognize the signs...Read More
BROOKVILLE — Area senior citizens recently learned about the many ways unsuspecting people can be robbed of thousands of dollars in a Scam Jam program presented by the Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging. Speakers discussed everything from warning signs to resources available to help seniors spot and avoid financial fraud and scams. Brookville Police...Read More
Child safety advocates are sounding the alarm about artificial intelligence features now being used by millions of students in classrooms that rely on education tools made by Google. Google’s AI search functions pose an “unacceptable risk” to children, a new report from Common Sense Media found. WATCH: Teachers and parents weigh benefits and risks of...Read More
