TOKYO – Social media have a structure that keeps us glued to them and undermines our ability to control our own information consumption. They are designed not only to maximize the amount of time users spend on them but also to encourage people to repeatedly reach for their smartphones during even brief moments of free...Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – A statewide crackdown on child predators led to more charges, a man accused of sexually exploiting a child under the age of 12 in Polk and Orange counties. Rafiq Osborne McDonald, 34, is facing multiple exploitation charges. He is accused of molesting an 8-year-old girl in his care. Attorney General James...Read More
The hackers behind a data breach at Revolut are demanding $3 million worth of monero (XMR) within 24 hours, threatening to sell the stolen customer data to other criminal groups if the bank refuses to pay, according to the Financial Times. The group, which calls itself “iamnotavillain,” posted the demand Wednesday alongside a countdown clock,...Read More
Geopolitics just moved from background noise to front page risk, as a US indictment of a Kremlin-linked “global assassination network” refocuses attention on security, sanctions and the safety of critical systems. That kind of shock can shuffle where capital flows. Some investors step back. Others look for businesses that might see higher demand for protection...Read More
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) – Children are spending hours online every day and increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for quick answers. A new report from a Connecticut nonprofit suggests that dependence is putting teens at risk. For Wendy, a grandmother from Rocky Hill, the amount of time kids spend online carries concern. “Kids get technology way...Read More
Parents have a mix of emotions when it comes to technology, like AI and social media. “When I think about it for myself, I love it. It saves me so much time. When I think about it with my teen, it’s a different story. I feel mostly fear.” That ambivalence is common, as I discovered...Read More
Summary On September 14, 2026, the notorious ransomware group Qilin announced that they had successfully compromised Winston Contracting, LLC (winstoncontracting.com), a prominent business services provider based in the USA. The group threatened to leak sensitive corporate data unless the company engages in negotiations. Incident Report Recommended Security Actions Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting both enterprise...Read More
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – Questions remain unanswered about the recent hack of a state database. Last week, the state’s driver and vehicle information system, DAVID, was breached. It remains unclear whether or not the government will pay the requested ransom – that fact was absent from the Florida Department of Highway Safety...Read More
Government agencies are warning that Iranian state-linked hackers are using a Windows malware strain named CHOSEN BRICK to target dissidents, activists, and journalists worldwide. The malware features data theft and espionage capabilities that collect email, Telegram, and WhatsApp communications, take screenshots, and record audio. The threat actor primarily targeted individuals in the U.S., U.K., and...Read More
Boise, Idaho (CBS2) — The Boise Police Department (BPD) is urging teens, parents and young adults to think twice before attending or promoting parties on social media, as officers respond to a growing number of weekend gatherings that are getting out of hand. BPD said posts that include party details are being reshared across social...Read More
