SEOUL/TOKYO – South Korean and Japanese companies are racing to strengthen cyberdefences after a wave of attacks that cybersecurity experts say are highlighting how AI may be lowering the bar for criminals with limited technical skills. Nine South Korean banks and two mega-churches are probing cyberattacks that may have involved AI tools, while Japanese companies,...Read More
A data security incident in August jeopardized the personal information of employees in the Fort Worth and Crowley school districts in North Texas, the districts said. Fort Worth Independent School District said in a statement on its website that it was notified by the software company Frontline Education of a data security incident in August....Read More
“Ultimately, our goal is to help enterprises move from experimenting with AI to deploying it confidently at scale, without losing control over what their AI agents can do,” says Edward Chen, NCS Chief AI Officer. Image: Edward Chen, NCS Chief AI Officer While Singapore continues to see innovation in AI development and deployment, cybersecurity concerns...Read More
Just a few days after Congress approved its proposed Social Media Ban for Teens bill (House Bill No. 11566) on second reading, the Senate has approved their own version (Senate Bill No. 2424, aka Child Online Safety and Protection Act) on its third and final reading. While both have the same intent on making the internet...Read More
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) – US officials say they are seizing seven internet domains in a new effort to disrupt hackers working with Chinese IT firm Integrity Technology Group. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Justice Department said the domains were being used to help Chinese hackers scan and hack US...Read More
Welcome back to PWNED, the weekly column where we highlight some of the lowlights in corporate security. This week, we’ll talk about two scenarios, one that ended in tragedy and another that shows the power of a good defense over dedicated phishing attacks. Have a story about someone leaving a gaping hole in their network?...Read More
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr Samuel Nartey George, has pushed back on claims by the Federal Bureau of Investigation that it solely executed a major cybercrime operation in Ghana, stating that Ghanaian law enforcement and intelligence agencies led the exercise with support from the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency and the...Read More
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — Business owners in Wheeling got a chance Thursday to learn how to keep up with rapidly changing technology, including cybersecurity and online visibility, during a technology showcase that brought several local companies together. The event, described as a one-stop shop, connected business leaders with professionals who work with the kinds of...Read More
Ravie LakshmananOct 08, 2026Hacking News / Cybersecurity News The crooks have trust problems of their own. One ransomware affiliate decided to keep the profits for himself. Elsewhere, an attacker left a server exposed, complete with tools and traces of an intrusion. Apparently, keeping things secure is a problem on both sides of the fence. The...Read More
Published On : 2026-10-09 Ransomware In Focus CYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team would like to highlight ransomware trends andinsights gathered while monitoring various forums. This includes multiple industries,geographies, and technologies that could be relevant to your organisation. Type: RansomwareTarget Technologies: Windows OS Introduction:CYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team has identified Main Ransomware while monitoring various underground...Read More
