The FBI warns that threat actors are deploying malware on end-of-life (EoL) routers to convert them into proxies sold on the 5Socks and Anyproxy networks. These devices, which were released many years back and no longer receive security updates from their vendors, are vulnerable to external attacks leveraging publicly available exploits to inject persistent malware. Once...Read More
Palo Alto Networks has released its first cybersecurity benchmark study for mid-market organisations in the Asia-Pacific and Japan region, highlighting increased investments but ongoing challenges in AI adoption and resilience. The “2025 Cybersecurity Resilience in Mid-Market Organisations” report surveyed more than 2,800 organisations across 12 countries and various industries. The findings show that while cybersecurity...Read More
Ransomware has emerged as one of the digital age’s most pervasive and financially devastating cyber threats. In 2024, organizations globally faced unprecedented challenges, with 59% reporting ransomware attacks in the past year, a 13% increase over five years. The average cost of these incidents soared to $1.85 million, while median ransom payments skyrocketed from $199,000...Read More
Florida lawmakers are taking action to address the state’s troubling child drowning statistics. State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith and Rep. Johanna López (D-Orlando) have introduced bills aimed at tightening safety standards for residential swimming pools. The proposed laws, Senate Bill 604 and House Bill 93, would require homes with pools to pass a safety inspection...Read More
WASHINGTON (TNND) — The FBI and Justice Department announced on Wednesday the arrest of 205 alleged child sex predators in the last week in “Operation Restore Justice.” Attorney General Pamela Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel praised the “historic, unprecedented national nationwide operation” during a news conference and thanked the 55 FBI field officers who...Read More
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers on Wednesday published a report proposing a solution to the nation’s persistent shortage of cybersecurity workers: Create more programs that train prisoners and former prisoners for those jobs. One analysis tallies more than 450,000 open cybersecurity jobs in the United States, but counts enough workers to fill...Read More
The City of Seattle and Seattle Public Schools are investing a combined $14.5 million in a variety of violence interruption and youth safety measures. The funding was announced at a press conference held at Rainier Beach High School Thursday. SPS Superintendent Brent Jones said students and staff will notice changes on Sept. 4, the first...Read More
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Four suspects from Ohio were arrested as part of a nationwide FBI operation targeting child sex predators, the U.S. Justice Dept. announced Tuesday. The arrests are part of Operation Restore Justice, a coordinated effort between the FBI and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The initiative, which coincided with the...Read More
James McGoldrick at Systal explores multichannel threats and describes how businesses can defend themselves Earlier this month, it was revealed that the UK has seen a 94% year-on-year surge in multichannel cyber-attacks. Cyber-attacked are no longer just about phishing emails, attackers are now combining channels like SMS, voice calls, and social media to increase...Read More
May 7 (UPI) — The Department of Justice announced Wednesday that in an organized enforcement effort to identify, track and arrest child sex predators, it has rescued 115 children and arrested 205 child sexual abuse offenders. The arrests and rescues were part of “Operation Restore Justice,” a coordinated operation executed over a five-day period by...Read More
