David Allen Funston, 64, was convicted of kidnapping and child molestation in 1999. His punishment was originally three life sentences in prison, but through California’s Elder Parole program, he was found to be suitable for release at a hearing in September. Transcripts from that hearing show that, as recently as 2021, Funston was masturbating to...Read More

Authorities Crack Down on 45000 Malicious IPs In a massive international crackdown on cybercrime, law enforcement agencies from 72 countries have successfully dismantled over 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers. Coordinated by INTERPOL, “Operation Synergia III” targeted the critical infrastructure behind devastating ransomware, malware, and phishing campaigns worldwide. Running from July 18, 2025, to January...Read More

What is Moltbook, and Why Did it Attract Our Attention? Moltbook, the weirdly futuristic social network, has quickly gone viral as a forum where AI agents post and chat. But what we discovered tells a different story – and provides a fascinating look into what happens when applications are vibe-coded into existence without proper security...Read More

Ransomware attacks account for a relatively small proportion of cyber attacks, the vast majority of which are phishing attacks, however, ransomware disproportionately targets larger businesses and public institutions and is seen as a rising threat, particularly in relation to critical infrastructure.  Both the National Crime Agency and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have identified...Read More

A newly identified ransomware strain called “Payload” has emerged as a serious threat to organizations across multiple sectors, combining strong encryption techniques with advanced anti-forensic capabilities. The group behind it has been active since at least February 17, 2026 — the same day its Windows binary was compiled — and the first victim appeared on...Read More

FLUSHING TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WNEM) — Police are warning parents about an online predator network that is targeting children and teens. The group known as 764 is using gaming platforms, social media apps and private messaging services to contact potential victims. According to Flushing Township Police, members of this group use tactics including pretending to be...Read More

One of the most common forms of hacking, malware is the hacker’s Swiss army knife. It comes in many forms, each tailored to specific objectives. Some malware is designed to be silent—watching, logging, and exfiltrating data over time. Others are loud and immediate, encrypting files or locking users out. Once installed, malware can: Encrypt files...Read More

For years, ransomware attacks followed a familiar script.  Threat actors gained entry through a vulnerable server, a phishing email, or malicious software on an endpoint. Once inside, they moved laterally through the network, then encrypted systems and demanded payment. That playbook has changed. Today’s ransomware operators increasingly target identity infrastructure as their first objective.  Active...Read More

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – A bill that would restrict where convicted sex offenders can live in Florida is awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature. The legislation would require sex offenders to live more than 1,000 feet away from schools, parks, playgrounds and public swimming pools. An offender who moves within that zone could...Read More

The Federal Aviation Administration is gathering information from potential private-sector partners to inform the buildout of its defenses against cyber and quantum threats, according to documents published this month.  The cybersecurity-focused market survey and quantum-related request for information are targeting the systems at the core of the Department of Transportation component’s multiyear, multibillion dollar modernization...Read More