In this case, the hackers had gained access to login details and passwords for active users of the networks, including the IT professionals guarding it. ASIO had set up a specific team to deal with the issue of cyber sabotage. Australia isn’t alone in facing threats from the same state actors, Burgess said. “We struggle...Read More

Prior to taking up the role of senior vice-president of Halcyon’s Ransomware Research Centre, Cynthia Kaiser worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) for 20 years, becoming the deputy assistant director of cyber division for the agency. At this year’s Infosecurity Europe at the Excel London, Kaiser gave a keynote speech about the...Read More

A new investigation has revealed that a group of Russian hackers was responsible for a significant cyberattack on British automaker Jaguar Land Rover last year, The New York Times (NYT) reported on June 26. The attack, which occurred in late August 2025, forced the leading British automaker to lock down its computer networks and completely stop production for five weeks. The shutdown delivered a massive...Read More

The Federal Communications Commission approved new rules Thursday that boost cybersecurity regulations for the nation’s emergency alert systems and update security rules for the nation’s undersea cables, as reported by CyberScoop.The new regulations aim to protect the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) from hijacking attacks. These systems, used for disseminating critical...Read More

Chandigarh, Jun 26 (PTI) Punjab Police has frozen 63,749 bank accounts linked to cyber fraud involving transactions worth over Rs 540 crore and recovered nearly Rs 64 crore for victims since 2025, a top official said on Friday. The Cyber Crime Division intensified its action against cybercriminals over the past year by tracking fraudulent transactions,...Read More

PODGORICA, Montenegro — An Iranian national who is wanted by the United States for mass hacking attacks that caused damage of $3.4 billion was arrested in Montenegro, police in the Balkan country said late Thursday. The 39-year-old man, who holds both the Iranian and Turkish citizenship, is wanted by a court in New York on...Read More

Open-Weight Model Advances Make the Mythos Debate Moot This week, the Five Eyes cybersecurity agencies issued a call-to-action, warning that AI is accelerating “the speed, scale, and sophistication of cyber threats.” The thinking behind the call-to-action is clear, here. The Five Eyes believe it is no longer possible to limit AI’s powerful, offensive cybersecurity capabilities...Read More

A ransomware attack on Alamo Heights ISD compromised sensitive data of over 26,000 people. Experts share important steps to prevent identity theft and fraud. SAN ANTONIO — A recent ransomware attack on Alamo Heights ISD exposed the personal information of up to 26,000 people, and cybersecurity experts are urging anyone affected to take steps now...Read More

All manufacturing, sales, service, dealer support and customer operations are running normally, it said. Bajaj Auto Ltd on Friday said its operations, including manufacturing, sales and service activities, are operating normally despite the cybersecurity incident reported on June 23, 2026. While the investigation is ongoing, the company remains focused on business continuity and serving its...Read More

The Punjab Police’s state cybercrime division has intensified its crackdown on cybercriminals by freezing thousands of bank accounts linked to fraudulent transactions and facilitating the return of defrauded money to victims. As per the available data over the last one year, Punjab Police have frozen 63,749 bank accounts linked to cyber fraud involving transactions worth...Read More