The Sooner State is seeking its next information security leader ahead of an impending departure from the C-suite. Oklahoma’s Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) advertised for a state chief information officer (CISO) this week as CISO Michael Toland prepares to pursue “a new opportunity,” according to Christa Helfrey, public information manager at OMES....Read More
Some county systems back online following ransomware attack Published 6:01 pm Friday, June 20, 2025 Mower County has made progress in getting some systems effected by a ransomware attack earlier this week back online. According to an update by County Administrator Matthew Verdick, some systems have been brought up to speed but not fully. “Thanks...Read More
Authorities say they have made a slew of arrests in a monthslong operation aiming to intercept child predators in Texas. KERRVILLE, Texas — The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office says the arrested 18 people after completing a monthslong operation to intercept those seeking out minors to attempt sex crimes. KCSO says they communicated with dozens of...Read More
Key Takeaways Aflac said its network was hit by a cyberattack on June 12 that affected an unknown number of customers. Potentially impacted data include social security numbers, health and claims information, and more, the company added. Aflac is the latest insurer to be the victim of a cyber crime this month. Aflac (AFL) said...Read More
Experts Suspect Scattered Spider Is Behind Rash of Recent Insurer Breaches Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • June 20, 2025 Image: Aflac Aflac, the largest U.S. provider of supplemental health insurance, says it’s the latest victim of a coordinated campaign targeting insurance companies in recent weeks. Threat researchers say the attacks could be linked...Read More
Mumbai: The state cyber police department has launched Cyber Suraksha Online that leverages AI to combat cybercrimes against women and children. The multi-stakeholder initiative, launched in partnership with NGO Cadira Foundation, incorporates victim-centric protection and digital rights.“By embracing digital ethics, leveraging AI responsibly and fostering public-private partnerships, we are building a more secure and just...Read More
DirectViz Solutions LLC demonstrated that the US Army conducted a flawed organizational conflict of interest evaluation before awarding Peraton Inc. a $225 million cybersecurity services task order, the GAO said Friday. The Army should meaningfully consider whether Peraton has an impaired objectivity conflict arising from its performance of another Army task order, called ARCYBER, the...Read More
Well, it’s, you know, I it’s one of those things that it’s an interesting trend that I’ve been saying, you know, if you think about, you know, four or five years ago, a lot of CSOs were not responsible for cloud security, for instance, or they may not have responsibility over identity. That could have...Read More
Somkid files complaint against Hun Sen over leaked audio, accusing the Cambodian leader of threatening Thailand’s national security and damaging diplomatic relations. Thai authorities vow to pursue legal action regardless of the suspect’s location. BANGKOK, Thailand – Somkid Chueakhong, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs, filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime...Read More
Cybercriminals are evolving fast-no longer just lone hackers seeking quick exploits, they have transformed into sophisticated data brokers operating vast criminal enterprises. According to Europol’s 2025 Internet Organized Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA), stolen personal information has become the backbone of a sprawling cybercrime ecosystem, driving fraud, ransomware, identity theft, and even child exploitation at an...Read More
