South Korea’s government confirmed on October 6, 2026, that it is investigating whether artificial intelligence tools were used to automate a wave of cyberattacks against the country’s largest banks. President Lee Jae Myung told a cabinet meeting that “in some hacking incidents, signs have emerged of AI being used, causing considerable public concern and anxiety,”...Read More
A new ransomware report is forcing security teams to rethink what “getting hit” actually means in 2026. According to the Zscaler ThreatLabz 2026 Ransomware Report, as covered by Security Boulevard, the volume of data stolen by the ten most active ransomware groups jumped 275.8% year over year, from 123.8 terabytes in the prior reporting window...Read More
Belize is strengthening its response to cybercrime through a regional workshop bringing together law enforcement representatives from seven countries. The “Successful Strategies and Experiences in Combating Cybercrime” workshop opened in Belize City, hosted by APC Colombia and the Colombian National Police, with a focus on improving the prevention, investigation and response to digital threats. Commissioner...Read More
As civil society faces AI-powered cyberthreats, NGOs are asking donors to help the sector prepare. Geneva-based cyber expert Stéphane Duguin warns that that window is rapidly closing. From ransomware to leak campaigns, a barrage of automated attacks is targeting non-profits ill-equipped to fight back. That threat is set to escalate further with the arrival of...Read More
After Republican Kansas U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall’s attack ad alleging that Democratic nominee Adam Hamilton “protected a pedophile” who volunteered at his church camps aired during Sunday’s Chiefs game, Lea Ann Combs’ phone lit up. “It looks like he is saying that this happened at Tall Oaks when it did not happen at Tall Oaks,”...Read More
Trump Mobile, the wireless service founded by President Donald Trump’s two sons, has been hacked, with personal information of 3,615 customers published on the dark web. The breach also exposed personal data of senior executives, including Eric Brunet, CIO of the Trump Organization. As of Oct. 6 U.S. time, Trump Mobile has yet to contain...Read More
New data from Symantec observed that the China-nexus group behind Warlock ransomware, tracked as Longlegs or Storm-2603, has continued exploiting vulnerabilities in on-premises Microsoft SharePoint Server to gain initial access to victim environments. Over the past two months, the group targeted at least four organizations in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries across Europe, Africa and Latin...Read More
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Faced with a sharp surge in digital offences — with over 41,000 cybercrime complaints annually, thousands of registered fraud cases, and financial losses exceeding Rs 760 crore — the state government is assembling a grassroots army to spread online safety awareness. The SafeTech, or Cyber Jagratha Campaign, organised by the Kerala State IT Mission...Read More
At a roadside tea stall, the QR code neatly taped on the can of biscuits now does more work than the cash box. A scan, a password, and a reassuring beep. No change to count, no note to fumble. In a country where your vegetable vendor, the auto driver and the doctor all get paid...Read More
KUALA LUMPUR: School safety measures are still falling short, warns Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the Education Ministry had put in place measures ranging from hostel monitoring and safety audits to counselling and mental health support. “Is it enough? Not yet,” he said during Prime Minister’s Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat....Read More
