AI powered cyberattacks are turning into an arms race, and the early casualties are often unprepared enterprises and public agencies now facing higher security costs and more frequent incidents. That rising threat is also creating fresh attention on companies paid to watch networks around the clock. This article introduces three stocks from a Managed Security...Read More

Meta’s ready to pay up. On Wednesday, the social media giant agreed to pay more than $17 billion and implement additional child safety measures as part of a settlement with 47 states, ending a landmark federal trial. The settlement, which was announced two weeks into testimony, is the culmination of a yearslong legal battle in...Read More

Significant changes are coming to the Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram after the company agreed to the multi-billion dollar settlement of a nationwide lawsuit that claimed it violated federal and state child privacy laws. After a weeklong trial in Oakland, California, Meta agreed to an $18 billion settlement while also denying any wrongdoing. Washington joined...Read More

Published On : 2026-08-28 Ransomware In Focus CYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team would like to highlight ransomware trends and insights gathered while monitoring various forums. This includes multiple – industries, geography, and technology – that could be relevant to your organization. Type: RansomwareTarget Technologies: Windows OSTargeted countries: Colombia, India, Thailand, France, Portugal, Italy, United States,...Read More

Arete’s H1 2026 Crimeware Report The report explores key threat groups, initial access vectors, threat actor tactics, and the evolving role of AI in cyberattacks in the first half of 2026. In the first half of this year, we saw threat actors increasingly target trusted third-party platforms, open-source ecosystems, and internet-facing technologies.” — Chris Martenson,...Read More

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives insists the cyberattack that it publicly disclosed Wednesday was limited to investigation targets, and has not impacted other agency systems. ATF said it is responding to the breach, which first became public after a prolific ransomware group claimed it accessed the federal agency’s network “The incident involved...Read More

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia, notorious for being a major center for international online scams, claimed Friday it no longer hosts any of the compounds where the lucrative cybercrime was carried out, although some remain skeptical. The government’s Ad-Hoc Commission for Combating Online Scams, CCOS, claimed success for its crackdown at a Thursday meeting...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

Federal agencies will increasingly seek out technology products that use quantum-resistant encryption, as cybersecurity leaders also eye ways to validate the cryptography used in critical systems. A code-breaking quantum computer holds the potential to break classical encryption methods, putting sensitive systems and communications at risk. And even though such a computer is not yet known...Read More

European Commission piles pressure on Meta after US settlement. European Commission spokesman Thomas Regnier has told reporters that Meta Platforms has a duty to protect children in the European Union, following the technology company’s landmark settlement in the USA over teen safety. Regnier said the Commission had been following the US case very closely and...Read More