Hackers accessed monitoring systems at two New Jersey water departments but were unable to control water operations, officials said, raising concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure systems. The Cape May Water and Sewer Department and the Woodbine Water Department were both affected by the incidents, officials said Thursday. Hackers gained access to monitoring systems...Read More
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Mississippi leaders say cybercriminals are targeting residents’ personal data and tax dollars, and a new Senate select committee is now tasked with finding ways to better protect both. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann announced the formation of the cybersecurity select committee, saying state agencies currently operate without a unified security standard. “Everybody...Read More
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Mississippi leaders say cybercriminals are targeting residents’ personal data and tax dollars, and a new Senate select committee is now tasked with finding ways to better protect both. Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann announced the formation of the cybersecurity select committee, saying state agencies currently operate without a unified security standard. “Everybody...Read More
(Bloomberg) — A key Senate committee on Wednesday advanced a package of bills aimed at improving children’s safety online, teeing up a showdown with the House over whether to hold Meta Platforms Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google liable for harms done to minors on their social media platforms. Most Read from Bloomberg The bills passed...Read More
Teen sleep is quietly collapsing, and the device on the nightstand is a big reason why. Adolescents biologically need about nine hours a night, but many parents report their kids logging only six to seven hours on school nights, and researchers are increasingly pointing to late-evening phone use as a driver. The stakes go beyond...Read More
Parents want to know how much their teenager’s phone is really disrupting sleep, mood and daily functioning. Experts on adolescent sleep and media use are pointing to specific ways screen time reshapes stress hormones, mental health and nightly routines. How Does Phone Use Affect Teen Sleep? Cellphone use before bed delays the natural drop in...Read More
COWETA, Okla. — The City of Coweta says they are currently responding to a ransomware attack. According to officials, on Werdnesday, August 5, the City experienced at system-wide attack and immediately contacted their contracted IT provider and additional cycbersecurity professionals to secure their systems to prevent any further intrusion and to begin a recovery process....Read More
New York is taking another step to address growing concerns about the impact of social media on children’s mental health, with new regulations that will require platforms to limit addictive features for users under 18. State officials on July 29 released final rules implementing the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation, or SAFE, for Kids Act, which...Read More
by The National News Desk Fri, August 7th 2026 at 10:10 AM Updated Fri, August 7th 2026 at 10:28 AM NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 31: In this photo illustration, a teenager uses her mobile phone to access social media on January 31, 2024 in New York City. Technology executives appeared at a Senate...Read More
The Coldcard Bitcoin hack has resulted in at least $111 million worth of stolen Bitcoin, according to new analysis from Galaxy Research. The actual losses could be even higher. Galaxy Research estimates that the total amount stolen may eventually exceed $130 million as researchers continue to investigate additional transactions linked to the attack. The data...Read More
