Private security companies have been urged to brace for reforms after the government proposed new regulations seeking to strengthen licensing, regulate security equipment and improve oversight of the industry. This comes after the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) published regulatory impact statements for three proposed regulations as it moves to give full effect to the...Read More
Summary On August 23, 2026, the notorious ransomware group Storm claimed responsibility for a cyberattack targeting the Phoenix Group of Companies (phoenixlitho.com), a major U.S.-based provider of print solutions. The group has threatened to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated. Incident Report Field Details Target Phoenix Group of Companies Domain phoenixlitho.com Country USA Attacking...Read More
Chinese state-linked hacking groups are increasingly using DeepSeek and other artificial intelligence models to automate routine work and develop malicious tools, according to cybersecurity researchers. The trend suggests that readily available AI, rather than only the most advanced systems, is helping attackers expand the scale and pace of their operations. Chinese hacking groups are increasingly...Read More
By Aneeta Mathur-Ashton ( August 24, 2026, 2:52 PM EDT) — U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, have requested that the Government Accountability Office conduct a comprehensive review of federal law enforcement agencies’ hacking of Americans’ electronic devices…. Law360...Read More
Media reports about a cyberattack that forced a British power plant offline for four days should be taken seriously far beyond the United Kingdom. It gives us a glimpse of how the Iran conflict could develop and signals to governments and businesses around the world that they need to be ready for a new battlefield....Read More
The latest country to introduce a social media ban for kids? New Zealand. Announced by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Monday, a new bill proposed by the government would prevent children under 16 from accessing social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, as well as AI companions. The Online Safety (Minimum Age and Child...Read More
Chinese hackers are ramping up attacks after integrating DeepSeek and other open-source artificial intelligence models into their operations, highlighting attackers’ ability to leverage basic AI tools to hit targets abroad. State-affiliated cyber groups more than doubled the amount of attacks they carried out since they began delegating mundane tasks to AI and using it to...Read More
A hacker who exploited a governance vulnerability in the DeFi protocol Term Labs over the weekend has begun moving stolen funds through crypto mixing service Tornado Cash, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield. The attacker deposited 300 $ETH, worth approximately $741,000, into the privacy protocol in three separate 100 $ETH transactions, a move that likely...Read More
A recent threat intelligence report from Hunt.io documented the compromise of more than 14,000 IP cameras over a 35-day period, highlighting risks associated with two commonly used methods of remote video access: port-forwarding and manufacturer-provided peer-to-peer services. According to the research, the affected devices were concentrated in Ukraine and Russia, although the campaign’s scanning activity...Read More
A small power plant in the United Kingdom remained closed for four days last July due to a cyberattack carried out by hackers of Iranian origin, according to the British newspaper The Telegraph. “It is believed to be the first time hackers linked to the Iranian regime have managed to shut down such a facility...Read More
