New capability protects how sensitive data is accessed, helping organizations prevent unauthorized file access before attackers can steal or encrypt critical information FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NeuShield, creators of the industry’s first Mirror Shielding™ technology, today announced Exfiltration Protection, a major enhancement to NeuShield Data Sentinel that helps organizations prevent cybercriminals...Read More
Ravie LakshmananAug 10, 2026Ransomware / Cybercrime Microsoft has disclosed that Storm-1175, a financially motivated threat actor linked to China, has deployed a previously undocumented ransomware strain called StormEncryptor. The use of StormEncryptor marks a shift from the adversary’s previous use of Medusa ransomware, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Team said. “StormEncryptor is written in C++ and...Read More
OpenAI is tapping the brakes on some “internal activities” involving its new model, Astra, over concerns it might have reached a critical cybersecurity risk level – following a string of AI bots that went rogue during internal testing, carrying out hacks and creating fake online identities. In a recent blog post, the Sam Altman-led company...Read More
As kids start heading back to school across the country, it’s normal for parents to feel a bit sad about another summer vacation gone by, not to mention stressed about the responsibilities of the coming school year. Still, just as in past back-to-school seasons, we will take first-day-of-school photos, pack lunches, and await stories about...Read More
Eugene Mymrin/ Moment via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Managers were the prime targets in a single ransomware campaign. Managers often have special privileges, making them tempting targets. Training and network security are key to preventing such attacks. Ransomware attacks don’t just target specific organizations...Read More
South Chennai Cybercrime police station in the airport complex Chennai: Complainants visiting south Chennai cybercrime police station have urged the authorities to shift the facility from the city airport premises, preferably to Guindy or St Thomas Mount. They said each time they visit the station, they are forced to pay airport toll and parking charges.The...Read More
Belarusian citizen Maxim Silnikov received a 16-year prison sentence in the U.S. for his involvement in an international ransomware scheme. This was reported on the U.S. Department of Justice website, writes Devby.io. Павялічыць Spanish special forces officers lead Belarusian cybercriminal Maxim Silnikov in handcuffs. Photos: Belpol / National Crime Agency of Great Britain (NCA) /...Read More
A Canadian citizen has pleaded guilty in a massive cybertheft case that includes Ticketmaster data. Connor Moucka, a 26-year-old Kitchener, Ontario resident, has pleaded guilty for his role in the 2024 Snowflake Inc. data breach in which customers’ private information was compromised from the company’s cloud storage. The hackers notably obtained data from companies like...Read More
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. The bills passed the Senate Commerce Committee unanimously, marking...Read More
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. The bills passed the Senate Commerce Committee unanimously, marking...Read More
