Swati KhandelwalJul 31, 2026Artificial Intelligence / Cyber Attack Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 says a Chinese-speaking threat actor used DeepSeek through the open-source Hermes Agent framework to launch attacks autonomously. After an initial Telegram instruction, the agent found internet-facing systems and selected public exploits. The researchers recovered no further operator input in the session. The...Read More
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! U.S. investigators believe a cyberattack that targeted dozens of water systems in Minnesota this week likely was orchestrated by Iranian hackers, a report said. Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) said the “coordinated cyberattack targeted operational technology at more than 30 Minnesota community water systems” on Sunday and Monday,...Read More
Following coordinated cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Thursday warned utilities nationwide to remove exposed industrial-control equipment from the internet, citing a surge in activity that has locked operators out, disrupted facilities and triggered boil-water notices. The Minnesota hacks targeted technology...Read More
The Philippine military is preparing to recruit specialists in cybersecurity and AI as part of a broader effort to adapt its armed forces to evolving security threats, Manila Times reported. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said the plan reflects the military’s modernization strategy, which increasingly emphasizes technical...Read More
By passing the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act (H.R. 2478), the U.S. House of Representatives is fighting back against the 59% increase in senior fraud losses reported by the FBI. As of July 30, the bill has moved to the Senate, where it awaits action. According to the FBI’s 2025 Internet Crime Complaint Center report, Americans...Read More
February 6, 2026 — As parents, we trust our schools every day with what matters most: our children and their safety. That responsibility goes beyond any single district. Recently, the Cobb County School District took another step forward in keeping that promise to families by hosting the School Safety and Networking Group, a regional collaboration of...Read More
February 6, 2026 — As parents, we trust our schools every day with what matters most: our children and their safety. That responsibility goes beyond any single district. Recently, the Cobb County School District took another step forward in keeping that promise to families by hosting the School Safety and Networking Group, a regional collaboration of...Read More
Beijing: China’s top internet regulator has put forward a sweeping draft law designed to combat cyberbullying, including online abuse created or amplified using artificial intelligence, in what marks one of the most detailed legislative attempts by any country to hold digital platforms directly accountable for AI-generated harassment. The Cyberspace Administration of China released the draft...Read More
Williamsport, Pa. — A man accused of assaulting children reportedly told evaluators he only confessed to the crimes so his plea deal would be accepted. The revelation influenced Judge Ryan Gardner’s decision on Wednesday, July 29, to reject the deal and place Austin Tyler McKeon, 22, on the trial list for November. “I don’t think he appreciates...Read More
Anthropic says it found multiple cases of Claude models gaining unauthorized access to other organizations’ systems, the latest AI hacking incident to prompt concern and skepticism. In a blog post on Thursday, Anthropic said it proactively conducted a large-scale review of its cybersecurity systems following a recent incident in which OpenAI models accessed parts of...Read More
