So… You Want to Become a Penetration Tester? | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker

Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing and evolving field with a wide range of subfields and specializations. One of these is penetration testing, a discipline within what’s known as “red teaming,” which seeks to actively find and exploit vulnerabilities within computer systems (with permission, of course). It’s an exciting and rewarding career, and I’ll show you […]

WestJet probes cybersecurity incident affecting app and internal systems | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

(Reuters) -Canada’s WestJet Airlines is investigating a cybersecurity incident that has disrupted access to its mobile app and some internal systems, affecting an undisclosed number of users, the airlines said in a statement on Friday. WestJet said specialised internal teams are working alongside law enforcement and Transport Canada to limit the impact and determine the […]

Constables to Get Cybercrime Training, New Quarters Launched | #cybercrime | #infosec

Mangaluru:  Home Minister G Parameshwara has announced that every constable in Karnataka will soon be trained to handle cybercrime investigations. This statewide initiative has already been rolled out, with dedicated training units set up at each Superintendent of Police office. The goal, he said, is to ensure that all constables are well-versed in cybercrime detection […]

Three Arrested in Larimer County Child Predator Operation | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing

by North Forty News Staff | NorthFortyNews.com Local investigators target online predators in Northern Colorado sting operation LARIMER COUNTY, CO — A recent undercover operation by the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of three men accused of attempting to purchase sex from children. The arrests come after a multi-agency sting targeting […]

Windows 11 upgrade workarounds might not be safe | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Q: Are the Windows 11 upgrade workarounds for non-compliant (Windows 10) computers safe? A: If you’re one of the millions still using Windows 10, you’ve probably seen the now-frequent reminders about the upcoming end-of-life date: October 14, 2025. It’s not just a suggestion: Microsoft will officially stop issuing security updates, bug fixes, and technical support […]

NIST Zero Trust Architecture Implementations Guide Released | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a new resource to aid organizations in implementing zero trust architectures (ZTAs), a cybersecurity approach that assumes no user or device is inherently trustworthy. The guidance, titled Implementing a Zero Trust Architecture (NIST SP 1800-35), details 19 example ZTA implementations using commercially available technologies, offering […]

Free railway cybersecurity courses launched | News | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Show Fullscreen INTERNATIONAL: Cybersecurity training courses developed specifically for the transport industry are being made available free of charge until the end of October. The CYRUS training programme has been developed by cybersecurity specialists and industry experts in partnership with the International Union of Railways to address the growing need for cyber awareness, skills and […]

Unusual toolset used in recent Fog Ransomware attack | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Unusual toolset used in recent Fog Ransomware attack Pierluigi Paganini June 14, 2025 Fog ransomware operators used in a May 2025 attack unusual pentesting and monitoring tools, Symantec researchers warn. In May 2025, attackers hit an Asian financial firm with Fog ransomware, using rare tools like Syteca monitoring software and pentesting tools GC2, Adaptix, and […]

Modern Family star Ariel Winter, 27, talks ‘scary’ move of posing as a 12-year-old decoy to nab a sexual predator | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey

Ariel Winter has a new job. The 27-year-old actress – who played Alex Dunphy on ABC’s hit series Modern Family – dressed up as a blonde 12-year-old girl to nab a high-risk predator. The Hollywood veteran became a part of undercover operations for the nonprofit SOSA – Safe from Online Sex Abuse – for a true crime […]

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