One second, you’re messaging your team’s internal AI chatbot. The next, you’re locked out of your admin account. You try to log back in, but your password doesn’t work. Panic sets in: Are files being exfiltrated? Has the system been wiped? But when the post-mortem finishes, there’s no trace of complex malware or zero-day exploits....Read More
FBI declined to comment on any specific arrest or activity abroad but said that the bureau ‘continues to aggressively probe the recent cyber incident allegedly involving ShinyHunters, having already worked with partners to arrest multiple subjects — and we will spare no resource in bringing each of the responsible individuals to justice.’ A suspected member...Read More
Todd Lukens
Todd Lukens, Nationwide’s chief technology and information security officer, has been named to Ohio Tech News and OhioX’s inaugural Cyber25 list, honoring 25 cybersecurity leaders making a significant impact by protecting Ohio’s businesses, hospitals, schools and critical infrastructure. “It’s an honor to be recognized for the impact my team...Read More
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency , Cryptocurrency Fraud , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Also: Sentencing in $16M Phishing Case, Charges in $16M Fraud Case Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • October 1, 2026 Image: Shutterstock Every week, ISMG rounds up cybersecurity incidents in digital assets. This week, Bitget lost $387 million, hackers used famous personalities to make...Read More
A McCreary County man was arrested following an investigation into alleged online sexual communications with a minor. On October 1, 2026, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division was contacted by representatives of KyPredoPursuit regarding a 40-year old male who had allegedly been communicating online with an individual he believed to be a 14-year...Read More
Rutherford, NJ— For Felician University alumnus Jason Garay, returning to his alma mater as an instructor is a full-circle moment. A 2014 criminal justice graduate and first-generation college graduate, Jason has built a career spanning government, cybersecurity, and healthcare. Today, he teaches the next generation of cybersecurity professionals while serving as Director of IT Security Operations...Read More
Kansas has reached a settlement worth more than $10 million with Roblox, requiring the company to enhance its child safety measures to protect children from predators. “Parents should not have to compete with predators and poorly designed platforms just to keep their kids safe online,” Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach said in a statement. Roblox,...Read More
Image: Push Square Earlier this year there was a big hullabaloo about a social engineering scam, impacting dozens upon dozens of PlayStation players. The story hit the news in a big way when longtime podcaster Colin Moriarty had his account boosted, leading to widespread panic in the community. While the Sacred Symbols host was able...Read More
