Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock rose after the company reported fourth-quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations on both revenue and earnings. The firm posted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.95, above the $0.88 analysts had forecast. Meanwhile, revenue reached $2.54 billion, exceeding the $2.50 billion estimate. In terms of guidance, Palo Alto Networks said that it...Read More
London-headquartered telecoms and network services company Colt is attempting to bring various customer-facing services back online after being hit by a cyber attack claimed by the Warlock ransomware gang. The incident, which the firm at first chalked up to a technical issue, appears to have started on Tuesday 12 August at around 11am BST,...Read More
The Victorian government has announced a child safety overhaul after an independent review revealed systemic failings, underfunding and outdated practices within the early education sector. Jacinta Allan’s government commissioned the Rapid Child Safety Review six weeks ago, after serious allegations of child sexual abuse by former childcare worker Joshua Dale Brown. The report was delivered...Read More
A hacker tied to Yemen Cyber Army gets 20 months in prison Pierluigi Paganini August 20, 2025 UK hacker Al-Tahery Al-Mashriky, tied to Yemen Cyber Army, gets 20 months in prison for website defacements and stolen data possession. Al-Tahery Al-Mashriky (26), a man from South Yorkshire, linked to the Yemen Cyber Army, has been sentenced...Read More
Haryana Police has identified 91 bank branches across the state suspected of hosting “mule accounts” being used by cybercriminals for fraudulent transactions. Officials confirmed that the highest number of such branches were flagged in Gurugram (26) and Nuh (24) districts. Lapses in Banking Practices Under ScannerMulti-Pronged Cybercrime Strategy According to police, special teams of the...Read More
One of eight individuals arrested in a recent undercover operation targeting suspected child sex predators in the Las Vegas Valley has been identified as a local pastor, according to church officials. Neal Harrison Creecy, 46, pastor at Redemption Church, was arrested as part of a multi-agency sting conducted by the Nevada Internet Crimes Against Children...Read More
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) in collaboration with BI.ZONE Vulnerability Research experts, observed new 2025 activity associated with the PipeMagic backdoor originally discovered in December 2022. The backdoor has expanded its attack geography: initially observed in Asia, and afterwards detected in Saudi Arabia in late 2024. Recent attacks show sustained interest in Saudi...Read More
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Students from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will start a new school year next Monday, August 25. Corryn Johnson, of Charlotte, is preparing to start her senior year at Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology. While there are a number of things a high school senior might worry about, Johnson said safety is not...Read More
Nearly half of those surveyed admitted to using the same password across multiple accounts. Experts say that makes it easier for hackers to break in. DALLAS — North Texans may be more alert than most when it comes to cyberattacks, but a new survey suggests they still face serious digital risks. The study, released by...Read More
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign where cybercriminals disguise malicious software as the popular ChatGPT Desktop Application to deploy ransomware across multiple sectors worldwide. The malware, dubbed PipeMagic, represents a significant evolution in attacker tactics, combining social engineering with advanced technical capabilities to compromise organizations in the IT, financial, and real estate...Read More
