The city of Albany, which operates two reservoirs, including the Alcove Reservoir, above, is using government grant money to strengthen its operations against cybersecurity breaches seen in other states. Jim Franco/Times Union The city of Albany’s water and sewer departments are among more than 150 across the state that received state grant money to shore...Read More
Cybersecurity by AIBooth via Shutterstock The artificial intelligence (AI) boom has created some of the market’s biggest winners, fueling surging demand for chips, cloud infrastructure, and data centers. But the same technologies making businesses more productive are also creating a new set of risks. As companies deploy increasingly powerful AI models and autonomous agents, bad...Read More
As Australia gears up for Bullying No Way Week from August 17 to 21, the focus on keeping kids safe has never been more critical. This year’s theme, “Small Acts, Big Impact,” is a timely reminder that even minor actions can spark meaningful change in our schools and communities. But while the internet continues to...Read More
At the FutureCrime Summit 2026, a panel discussion titled “Defending the Digital Backbone: AI-Powered Cybercrime, Critical Infrastructure, and Cyber Resilience” brought together cybersecurity professionals and academics to examine how artificial intelligence is changing the nature of cyber threats and challenging organizations responsible for protecting critical digital infrastructure. The panel featured Dr. Akash Thakar, Assistant Professor,...Read More
Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images WASHINGTON — President Trump wants private companies to hack the hackers. In a memo issued late Wednesday, the Trump administration announced a program that could authorize some U.S. businesses to pursue government-selected foreign cybercriminals. In the past, that work has been performed by government agencies....Read More
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An Abuja-based legal practitioner, Etaba Agbor, Esq., has called for the immediate release of Cross River-based commentator, Dennis Odama, describing his reported arrest and continued detention over allegations of cyber bullying as a disturbing development that raises serious concerns for constitutional freedoms and the rule of law. In a signed statement made available to Blueprint...Read More
Just like any other online service, hackers can target and break into your accounts on popular AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. TechCrunch has created a comprehensive guide to help you protect yourself if you suspect someone has broken into your account on one of the internet’s most popular platforms, social networks, or...Read More
Amy Klobuchar is proposing federal cybersecurity protections for drinking-water systems following cyberattacks against more than 30 utilities in Minnesota. According to the proposal, the legislation would establish security standards and authorize federal infrastructure funding to help water systems replace vulnerable equipment and strengthen their defenses. The recent Minnesota attacks targeted automated controls used to operate...Read More
Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) signed a kids’ online safety package to regulate and research social media in New Jersey to support youth mental health at a press conference at the Boys & Girls Club of Hudson County in Jersey City late this morning. By John Heinis/Hudson County View “Two summers ago, the Senate passed the...Read More
