Sharepoint 0-day, Vmware Exploitation, Threats and Cyber Attacks | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Welcome to this week’s Cybersecurity Recap. We’re looking at important updates from July 21-27, 2025, in the world of digital threats and defenses. This week has seen significant developments that highlight the ongoing risks of cyber attacks and the need for constant awareness. There is a serious SharePoint vulnerability that puts organizations at risk. We’ve […]

UK moves to ban public sector organizations from making ransom payments | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

The British government announced plans to prohibit public sector organizations and critical infrastructure operators from paying ransoms to cybercriminals, marking a significant shift in the nation’s approach to combating ransomware attacks that have disrupted essential services and cost the economy millions of pounds annually. The proposed measures would prevent the National Health Service, local councils, […]

Hochul signs Buttenschon’s school safety legislation into law – Oneida Dispatch | #schoolsaftey #kids #parents #children

ALBANY, N.Y. – Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law legislation co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119. The law will strengthen school safety plans and better protect students, staff and visitors in the event of sudden cardiac emergencies. The new law requires all schools to incorporate a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan into their existing safety protocols. […]

CBI Arrests Three Persons For Alleged Involvement In Cyber Crime Case | #cybercrime | #infosec

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested three persons for their alleged involvement in a cyber crime case, according to a press release issued on Sunday. After a proper verification of specific source information, the CBI’s economic offences branch in Mumbai filed a case against a mule account holder, unknown cyber fraudsters, unknown bank officials […]

Weak Password Leads to Ransomware Attack That Shuts Down 158-Year-Old Company | #ransomware | #cybercrime

A single compromised password enabled hackers to destroy KNP, a 158-year-old Northamptonshire transport company, resulting in 700 job losses and highlighting the devastating impact of ransomware attacks on UK businesses. The incident underscores a growing cyber-security crisis that has also targeted major retailers including M&S, Co-op, and Harrods, with experts warning that inadequate digital defenses […]

Strategic Positioning in the AI-Driven Cyberwarfare Era | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

In an age where cyber threats evolve faster than traditional defenses, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) stands at the forefront of a paradigm shift in cybersecurity. As AI-driven cyberwarfare and global geopolitical tensions escalate, the company’s cloud-native Zero Trust architecture has emerged as a critical bulwark for enterprises and governments alike. With a 34% year-over-year revenue surge […]

IT provider sued after it simply ‘handed the credentials’ to hackers — Clorox claims Cognizant gaffe enabled a $380m ransomware attack | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Popular bleach brand Clorox filed a case against Cognizant, its IT provider, after the company discovered that the latter had simply given away access credentials to hackers posing as employees. According to an NBC News Report, this breach allowed Scattered Spider, a hacking group that targets company service desks, to infect Clorox with ransomware in […]

Educators reveal child care red flags anxious parents should watch for | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey

For some parents, child care drop-off may create unsettling or anxious feelings.  Will there be enough educators? Who is that new casual carer? Childcare leaders say they understand the distress parents are experiencing after allegations of physical abuse and sexual abuse in childcare centres in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. Children are being exposed […]

Quantum Supremacy and Our Cybersecurity Imperative | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Another provocative headline screamed across my screen this week, with plenty of Wall Street stock action to back up the bold words. The CNBC headline (with embedded video) read: “‘The era of quantum supremacy is just around the corner,’ IonQ CEO says.” Here are some of the main points: “IonQ CEO Niccolo de Masi told […]

Oakland Unified hires school safety director | #schoolsaftey #kids #parents #children

The Oakland Unified School District has hired a new executive director for school safety. The Oaklandside reports Nelson Alegria will take over the newly-created post. Alegria was manager for the department of student services with the Alameda County Office of Education. Before that, he held posts with the Simi Valley and Pittsburg school districts. Alegria […]

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