Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has activated the state’s National Guard and declared a state of emergency in response to a cyberattack on the city of Saint Paul. The governor called in the armed forces because the magnitude and complexity of the attack exceeded the city’s response capabilities, according to a statement from Walz’s office on...Read More
The UNC2891 hacking group, also known as LightBasin, used a 4G-equipped Raspberry Pi hidden in a bank’s network to bypass security defenses in a newly discovered attack. The single-board computer was physically connected to the ATM network switch, creating an invisible channel into the bank’s internal network, allowing the attackers to move laterally and deploy...Read More
Thirty-one persons from various States involved in 18 fraud cases were arrested by the cyber crime wing of the Cyberabad police during the week from July 22 to 28. Of the arrested persons, the majority (19) were linked to trading frauds that duped unsuspecting investors by promising unrealistic returns. Nine people were taken into custody...Read More
Fort Smith Public Schools restores limited phone service after reported cybersecurity incident. FORT SMITH, Ark. — Fort Smith Public Schools (FSPS) has provided an update on its recent cybersecurity incident that caused its communications systems to be shut down last week. On July 21, FSPS announced that the district had been impacted by a cybersecurity...Read More
Jul 30, 2025Ravie LakshmananEncryption / Ransomware Cybersecurity experts have released a decryptor for a ransomware strain called FunkSec, allowing victims to recover access to their files for free. “Because the ransomware is now considered dead, we released the decryptor for public download,” Gen Digital researcher Ladislav Zezula said. FunkSec, which emerged towards the end of...Read More
YouTube, a subsidiary of Alphabet, is set to introduce an AI-driven age verification system to determine whether viewers in the United States are under 18 years old. This move comes as large technology companies face increasing pressure to enhance online safety measures for children. The AI system will analyze various signals, including video search history,...Read More
The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday released an updated advisory about the cybercrime collective Scattered Spider, warning that the group continues to unleash a wave of cyberattacks around the world using several new intrusion techniques. The notorious gang has expanded its targeting in recent months to include retailers, insurers and...Read More
SMYRNA, Del. — The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) has announced the launch of the Delaware School Safety Center (DSSC), an expansion of its Comprehensive School Safety Program (CSSP). The DSSC aims to strengthen Delaware schools’ ability to create safe and secure learning environments for students, staff, and families. This initiative includes a user-friendly website,...Read More
(NOTE: This article was originally published in the India Today issue dated June 14, 1999) Major General Prabodh Chander Puri (retd) remembers the day clearly. It was October 15. The 83-year-old had been going about his usual routine when the phone rang in his house in Panchkula, Haryana. On the other end was a voice...Read More
Multiple men were arrested after they were accused of traveling to meet children in Marion County.The child sex predator sting was conducted last week, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Billy Woods will conduct a news conference at 2 p.m. to provide further details about the operation. He will be accompanied by Florida...Read More
