Iranian hackers shut down a British power plant for four days in an unprecedented cyber attack, according to British newspaper The Telegraph. This is for the first time that Iranian hackers have succeeded in closing down such a facility in the UK, the newspaper reported. The attack, believed to be the most successful cyber attack...Read More
The government has drawn up draft guidelines outlining 150 measures that should be taken to enhance cybersecurity for businesses managing critical infrastructure. The draft said that even closed networks disconnected from the internet “are not necessarily safe.” In light of a recent series of ransomware attacks, the draft urges such businesses to take measures, including...Read More
Today is Sunday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2026. There are 130 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 23, 2003, former priest John Geoghan (GAY’-gun), the convicted child molester whose prosecution sparked the sex abuse scandal that shook the Roman Catholic Church nationwide, died after another inmate attacked him in...Read More
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Windows 11’s strongest security defenses can be bypassed without a screwdriverResearchers from the University of Birmingham and Durham University have found a way to knock down some of the toughest protections in Windows 11 without physically opening or modifying the...Read More
OAKLAND, Calif. (TNND) — Meta is defending its record of protecting children and teenagers online as the technology giant faces a federal trial over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to keep young people hooked despite risks to their mental health. Opening arguments kicked off on Tuesday in Oakland, where California, Colorado, Kentucky,...Read More
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – Ameren Illinois is educating seniors on how to recognize utility scams. Older adults are the age group most targeted by scammers. Ameren visited with seniors at the Cahokia Heights Community Center, alerting them to the most common red flags. Ameren Illinois says the most common scams are utility...Read More
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Final round of inaugural “AI x Cybersecurity Challenge” held today The final round of the inaugural “AI x Cybersecurity Challenge”, jointly organised by the Digital Policy Office (DPO), the Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies, the Hong Kong Cybersecurity Professional Association, and China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited, was held at Cyberport today (August 23). The...Read More
Nashville, TN – As students across Tennessee head back to school, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security is encouraging families, educators, and community members to download and use the SafeTN app — a confidential reporting tool designed to help prevent school safety threats before they escalate. The SafeTN app allows users to quickly and...Read More
Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Sexting by youth between the ages of 12 and 17 is linked with risks such as multiple sexual partners, anxiety, depression...Read More
