Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said the views expressed by the UM student at a recent forum reflected a desire to see Malaysia combat kleptocracy and reject corruption. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil has condemned the bullying and threats directed at a Universiti Malaya (UM) student over views she expressed at a forum […]
Executive SummaryOn October 13, 2026, unauthorized access was detected across 173 Microsoft 365 tenants via a compromised ConnectWise service account credential. The attackers exploited delegated admin privileges, enabling broad access to sensitive data including mailboxes, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, and directory information. The incident did not involve a software vulnerability in ConnectWise but rather the theft or exposure of […]
Can hackers get into your fridge? A fridge keeping tabs on your groceries is useful. A hacker keeping tabs on your fridge is a different story.The growing use of internet-connected equipment has created new cybersecurity risks, even for devices once considered purely mechanical. Recently, hackers sabotaged refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, exploiting equipment […]
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Saturday declared access to and use of the internet a fundamental right for every individual, including children, under Articles 21 and 19(1)(a) of the Constitution, observing that “The safety of our children and their freedom are not at odds with each other.”The bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice […]
Ransomware attacks have hit their highest recorded pace of 2026, and the numbers released this week give the clearest picture yet of how bad the problem has become. Check Point Research logged a 48% year-over-year jump in global cyberattacks for September 2026, with reported ransomware attacks specifically up 53% over the same month last year. […]
Regions Financial Corp., parent company of Regions Bank, expects the cost of cybersecurity to increase its adjusted noninterest expense by between 1.5% and 3.5% for full-year 2026, Chief Financial Officer Anil Chadha said Friday (Oct. 16) during an earnings call. The company’s investments in technology and infrastructure drove a 6% increase in its equipment and software expense, according to […]
Markets are already starting to price in the political drama building toward the 2026 US midterms, where questions about democratic resilience, future tariffs and the strength of checks on presidential power could reshape expectations for defense and security spending. This kind of policy crossroads can leave some investors flat footed. Read on to see how […]
Google warned on Thursday that organisations should prepare for “potential widespread exploitation” after a new bug was found in US cybersecurity firm BeyondTrust’s remote support appliances.Successful exploitation of the vulnerability gives attackers access to credentials, allows them to arbitrarily upload files and assume control of the host, according to Google Threat Intelligence Group and Mandiant.A […]
Taking cybersecurity seriously Published 11:40 am Friday, October 16, 2026 By DON O’BRIEN, Columnist Scams and fraud often begin online – and if you don’t take any cybersecurity precautions, scammers have a better chance of accessing your personal or financial information. Better Business Bureau (BBB) is sharing some tips to help you brush up on […]
Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.A major Canadian supermarket chain has notified customers in its loyalty program that their personal information was accessed during a cybersecurity breach.The Western Canadian […]
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