The cybersecurity sector in 2025 stands at a pivotal juncture. While macroeconomic headwinds—rising interest rates, inflation, and cautious corporate spending—have tempered broader tech growth, the cybersecurity market continues to defy expectations. Global revenue is projected to surpass $368 billion by 2033, driven by escalating AI-driven threats and a widening skills gap. Yet, the sector’s resilience...Read More
Researchers discover new PromptLock ransomware PromptLock is AI powered – presenting new concerns for security teams AI is already shaking up the cyber landscape Security researchers from ESET have identified the first known AI-powered ransomware, which serves as a warning for security teams as generative AI has, and will, continue to make cyberattacks much more...Read More
comment Anthropic, a maker of AI tools, says that AI tools are now commonly used to commit cybercrime and facilitate remote worker fraud. By saying so in a 25-page report [PDF], the biz aims to reassure the public and private sector that it can mitigate the harmful use of its technology with “sophisticated safety and...Read More
LIVINGSTON, Texas (KTRE) – A man accused of online solicitation of a teenage girl has been arrested in Livingston. The Livingston Police Department said through an investigation into online child exploitation, they became aware of a man, identified as Randy Newman, 31, of Goodrich, who was attempting to find local underage females to meet up...Read More
Jakarta – Anthropic announced on Wednesday 27 August that it managed to detect and block hackers’ attempts to abuse Claude’s artificial intelligence (AI) system in making phishing emails, producing malicious codes, and trying to trick security filters. The findings, published in a report, highlight growing concerns that AI tools are increasingly being exploited for cybercrime,...Read More
Jakarta – Anthropic announced on Wednesday 27 August that it managed to detect and block hackers’ attempts to abuse Claude’s artificial intelligence (AI) system in making phishing emails, producing malicious codes, and trying to trick security filters. The findings, published in a report, highlight growing concerns that AI tools are increasingly being exploited for cybercrime,...Read More
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu The U.S. is facing a projected shortfall of 2.1 million unfilled manufacturing jobs by 2030. Two researchers from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, Drs. Sri Ramesh and Ranji Vaidyanathan, are prepared to face this issue head-on with an...Read More
Cybersecurity researchers at Huntress identified a novel ransomware variant dubbed Cephalus, deployed in two separate incidents targeting organizations lacking robust access controls. This emerging threat, which claims its name from Greek mythology symbolizing inevitable tragedy, leverages exposed Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) endpoints as its primary initial access vector, exploiting compromised credentials without multi-factor authentication (MFA)....Read More
The US Embassy in India on Wednesday said a major cybercrime syndicate has been dismantled through joint efforts by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).According to the embassy’s post on X, the operation targeted a network accused of defrauding US nationals of nearly $40 million through tech-support...Read More
RENTON, Wash. — Renton students are back to school today! This school year is bringing new safety measures — both in and out of more than 20 schools in the district. Renton school officials say safety is top of mind, and a lot of school zones will see different measures like flashing lights and cameras...Read More
