There has been an explosion in AI-powered cybercrime tooling available on underground marketplaces over recent months, according to a leading ransomware expert. Cynthia Kaiser, SVP Ransomware Research Center at Halcyon, is also a former FBI deputy cyber director and White House advisor. At Infosecurity Europe on 2 June, she said that her time in government made her realize that...Read More
Summary On June 1, 2026, the ransomware group Abyss announced a cyberattack againstSchool Facility Consultants, an influential organization in the education sector across California.The group has threatened to release sensitive information unless their demands are addressed promptly. Incident Report Field Details Target School Facility Consultants Domain N/A Country USA Attacking Group Abyss Date Reported June...Read More
Summary On June 1, 2026, the ransomware group Abyss announced a cyberattack againstSchool Facility Consultants, an influential organization in the education sector across California.The group has threatened to release sensitive information unless their demands are addressed promptly. Incident Report Field Details Target School Facility Consultants Domain N/A Country USA Attacking Group Abyss Date Reported June...Read More
Ransomware attacks surged 30% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, with Qilin and INC Ransom emerging as two of the most prolific and dangerous operators in a crowded criminal ecosystem. Healthcare continues to be the top targeted industry, with 27 incidents in January 2026 alone, a figure that...Read More
Instagram has fixed a security problem that let hackers hijack several famous accounts by tricking Instagram’s parent company, Meta’s new artificial intelligence helper, called the Meta AI support assistant. This incident happened over the weekend and was brought to light when several users on social media platforms like X and Reddit complained of losing control...Read More
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Hackers deceived Instagram’s AI chatbot, prompting it to provide access to user accounts. The hackers were reportedly able to change passwords for the accounts by falsifying their location and then requesting the AI alter the emails associated with them. In a statement on X, Meta spokesperson Andy Stone asserted that the issue was resolved and...Read More
Meta has confirmed that hackers exploited a flaw in its AI-powered support assistant to gain control of Instagram accounts, including several high-profile profiles, prompting concerns about the security of automated account recovery systems. The issue surfaced after security researchers shared screenshots and videos showing how attackers could manipulate Instagram’s AI support chatbot to bypass account...Read More
Palo Alto Networks’ (PANW) share price rose about 1% in after-hours trading after the company beat third-quarter revenue estimates, as rising adoption of AI tools and products boosted demand for cybersecurity. However, the company reported a net loss compared to a profit in the same quarter last year. The cybersecurity firm reported a 31% year-over-year...Read More
Officers vow to monitor posts ahead of 30 June marches, citing past convictions under the Cybercrimes Act. KwaZulu‑Natal (KZN) police have warned residents against using social media or public platforms to incite violence during upcoming marches, cautioning that inflammatory posts, voice notes, or statements could lead to prosecution under the Cybercrimes Act. Police said the...Read More
