TD SYNNEX has been named an approved global distributor for Fortinet, expanding its role in cybersecurity distribution worldwide. The agreement gives TD SYNNEX broader reach with global systems integrators and large international partners. The new status is expected to support multi region Fortinet deployments and centralized support for enterprise customers. TD SYNNEX (NYSE:SNX), currently trading...Read More
Two Scattered Spider Members Sentenced to Prison Over £29 Million TfL Cyberattack Pierluigi Paganini July 16, 2026 Two members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group received jail sentences in the UK for the 2024 cyberattack on Transport for London. A UK court sentenced two Scattered Spider members, Thalha Jubair (20) and Owen Flowers (18), for...Read More
Mumbai: At least eight people lost Rs 49,000 each after fraudsters hacked into Shiv Sena national spokesperson and fashion designer Shaina NC’s WhatsApp account on Thursday and sought financial assistance. The fraudsters sent messages saying, “Need some help’’, asking for money and promising to return it in two hours.Speaking to TOI, Shaina said some of...Read More
Cybersecurity expert Howard Davis will cover such topics as password management, how to identify secure websites and safe browsing practices. LADY LAKE, FL (352today.com) – The Town of Lady Lake will produce a free presentation on cybersecurity for interested members of the community. Titled “Think Before You Click: Internet Browser Security Awareness,” the program takes...Read More
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a final warning to the Presidential candidate of the African Alliance Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore to resume his defence in the defamation of President Bola Tinubu charges filed against him by the Department of the State Service DSS or be foreclosed. Justice Mohammed Garba Umar issued the...Read More
For quite some time, it appeared as though new ransomware gangs were emerging almost every week, creating the impression that the cybercriminal ecosystem was expanding at an alarming pace. However, a report published by The Wall Street Journal on July 13, 2026, offers a different perspective. Instead of entirely new groups being formed, many ransomware...Read More
In the United Kingdom, a court sentenced two hackers to 5.5 years in prison for a cyberattack on London’s transportation system that occurred in 2024. According to Reuters, the convicted individuals are 20-year-old Talha Jubair and 18-year-old Owen Flowers. Last month, they pleaded guilty to hacking into Transport for London (TfL) systems. According to the...Read More
Ravie LakshmananJul 16, 2026Hacking News / Cybersecurity News A lot of this week’s trouble starts with something that looks close enough. A familiar repo. A useful installer. A harmless sync setting. Then the handoff goes bad, the box starts talking to someone else, and the damage moves faster than the explanation. Old bugs are back,...Read More
The White House introduces Gold Eagle, an AI-driven initiative to bolster cybersecurity across critical US infrastructure. The White House announced the launch of Gold Eagle, a sophisticated artificial intelligence-powered cybersecurity framework aimed at identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in critical United States infrastructure. The initiative seeks to enhance collaboration between federal agencies and private sector entities...Read More
Federal authorities charge suspects linked to international cybercrime operations causing losses. Federal authorities have charged three Russian nationals and two companies accused of providing online services that supported cyberattacks against victims across the United States and other countries. The indictment, which was recently made public in the Northern District of Ohio, claims the defendants operated...Read More
