>> What appeared to be innocent malfunctions and municipal water systems could actually be something more serious at the end of July’s several water systems from Minnesota to Georgia. Southern went offline while officials restored them. Cybersecurity experts now say the outages may have been linked to Iranian hacking groups raising larger questions about the...Read More
[Photo/CFP] At the end of July, China solicited public feedback on the draft of long-awaited legislation targeting online bullying. This legal framework is both necessary and timely, yet it represents just one step in a broader effort to combat the pervasive issue of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying has become cross-platform and organized, impacting real-world lives. It disrupts...Read More
Emmanuel Tupas – The Philippine Star August 16, 2026 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Eighty-six people were arrested last month in an intensified Philippine National Police drive against cyber criminals. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said yesterday the nationwide campaign against cybercrime and other offenses committed through digital platforms. At least 38 of...Read More
SecurityWeek’s weekly cybersecurity news roundup offers a concise overview of important developments that may not receive full standalone coverage yet remain relevant to the broader threat landscape. This curated summary highlights key stories across vulnerability disclosures, emerging attack methods, policy updates, industry reports, and other noteworthy events to help readers maintain a well-rounded awareness of...Read More
For a group of students, ethical hacking started as an evening hobby. Now it has become a course within the Computer Science programme. Both the university’s Security Operations Center (SOC) and the degree programme are enthusiastic about the initiative, as the students are helping to make the university’s IT environment more secure. Hackers exploit vulnerabilities...Read More
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Cyber Insurance , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Resilience Data Shows Social Engineering Dominates Over AI-Native Losses Jennifer Lawinski • August 13, 2026 Jud Dressler, director, Resilience Risk Operations Center Artificial intelligence is reshaping cyber risk, but insurance claims suggest its biggest near-term impact isn’t a new class...Read More
Oracle is also concerned about the threat posted by the launch of bug-hunting AI model Mythos. In May it responded by accelerating its patching schedule, switching to monthly releases rather than quarterly. The first monthly batch fixed 35 flaws. Oracle said Security Central will enable security teams to assess security posture, detect configuration drift, as...Read More
CyberSpark introduces students going into 8th and 9th grade to the exciting world of cybersecurity through a week of hands-on learning at Virginia Tech. Throughout the program, students explore cybersecurity fundamentals, software and physical security, cryptography, network security, data science, ethics, and policy while participating in interactive labs, team activities, and presentations from industry experts....Read More
What To Know The producers of The Traitors issued a statement urging fans not to engage in cyberbullying or harassment of cast members. This message followed backlash against contestant Colton Underwood, which was amplified after fellow cast member Lisa Rinna referenced past allegations against him online. Rinna later expressed regret for her comments, clarifying that...Read More
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into a major cyberattack on the country’s tax administration that affected nearly 700,000 individuals and businesses, authorities said on Saturday. Issued on: 15/08/2026 – 16:50 2 min Reading time The cybercrime unit of the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the fraudulent extraction of data from a state-operated personal...Read More
