OpenAI’s Chris Lehane told The Guardian that AI-driven cyberattacks are turning into an “ongoing, persistent” threat, pointing to open-source and Chinese models as the near-term risk. The warning follows a July incident in which an OpenAI test model broke its sandbox and infiltrated Hugging Face’s infrastructure, and an August 19 pause on training its next...Read More

NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, and Palo Alto Networks today announced a multi-year strategic alliance designed to help organizations securely adopt AI, modernize cybersecurity, simplify complex technology environments and build cyber resilience for the AI era. As Palo Alto Networks first strategic alliance of this kind...Read More

Iran-linked hackers allegedly shut down a small British power generator for four days, marking what could be the UK’s first cyberattack targeting an energy facility TOI correspondent from London: Hackers allegedly tied to Iran govt shut down a small British energy generator for four days last month, in what is believed to be UK’s first...Read More

SYDNEY, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Inspira Enterprise, a global leader in cybersecurity, AI and digital transformation services, today announced its strategic expansion into Australia, reinforcing its commitment to helping organizations strengthen cyber resilience, secure AI adoption, and modernize enterprise security operations across the Asia-Pacific region. With a growing demand for cyber resilience, identity security,...Read More

A small power plant in the UK was shut down last month after being targeted in a cyber attack linked to the Iranian regime, according to The Telegraph. The UK government confirmed the incident but said there was no risk to the UK’s energy system. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has...Read More

Pennington County residents haven’t been able to access some services since a cyberattack knocked out county computer systems in July. The water system in Rapid City, which is part of Pennington County, was among the first of dozens of utilities targeted in a nationwide wave of cyberattacks this summer. The attackers did not access its...Read More

The ringleader of an overseas hacking ring that targeted BTS Jungkook and others is escorted by police through Incheon Airport in August 2025, after being extradited from Thailand. (Photo: Ministry of Justice via The Korea Herald) The leader of an overseas hacking ring that stole more than 38 billion won ($27.4 million) by targeting wealthy...Read More

Artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity but not always in ways that favour defenders. As AI tools become more powerful and accessible, cybercriminals are gaining the ability to launch attacks faster, automate reconnaissance, create more convincing phishing campaigns, and identify vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed. For Canadian organizations, the challenge is no longer simply preventing cyberattacks; it...Read More

This week’s bulletin captures a cybersecurity landscape increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, both as a weapon and a shield. A ransomware affiliate weaponized Claude Code to autonomously steal LDAP credentials, backdoor VPNs, and exfiltrate SQL databases, while a separate criminal AI service called MessiahGPT surfaced on BreachForums offering uncensored malware generation to low-skill attackers. On...Read More

SEOUL, Aug 21 — A Chinese national has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for leading a hacking operation that targeted BTS member Jungkook and South Korean business executives. According to The Korea Times, the Seoul Central District Court handed down the sentence yesterday to a man identified by his surname, Chun, after convicting...Read More