Hackers leak sensitive law enforcement files stolen from the DOJ | #ransomware | #cybercrime

Hackers leak sensitive law enforcement files stolen from the DOJ WASHINGTON — A likely Russian-speaking cybercriminal gang on Monday leaked what appear to be sensitive law enforcement files it stole from the Justice Department’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Video above: Scammers are impersonating MyChart. Here’s how to spot them The dumped files […]

Anthropic resumes external cyber tests after Claude AI hacks | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker

Aug 31 : Anthropic said on Monday it resumed external cybersecurity testing of AI models after deploying new safeguards, following incidents last month in which Claude models accessed the internet and hacked into other systems during security evaluations. Similar incidents involving rivals OpenAI and Meta Platforms have heightened concerns that advances in artificial intelligence could […]

Anthropic resumes AI cyber evaluations after Claude hacking incidents | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Aug 31 (Reuters) – Anthropic said on Monday it had resumed external cybersecurity testing of AI models after deploying new safeguards, following incidents ​last month in which Claude models ‌accessed the internet and other systems during security evaluations. Anthropic disclosed three incidents on July 30, attributing them to a misconfiguration in a third-party evaluation environment. […]

Alabama gets $117 million in Meta settlement over child safety claims | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey

OZARK, Ala. (WTVY) – Alabama will receive more than $117 million from a settlement with Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, over claims it designed those apps to be addictive to children. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said the settlement forces Meta to change how it treats kids after accusing the company of designing […]

California legislature passes ban on addictive social media for younger kids. The bill has Long Beach origins • Long Beach Post News | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey

Long Beach may soon be leading the charge to regulate social media. A watershed bill proposed by the city’s state assemblymember is expected to soon become law in California, prohibiting social media platforms from providing addictive features to kids under age 16. The California legislature on Monday unanimously passed the bill, which will now head […]

Jefferson County sheriff’s office warns seniors about scams | #datingscams #romancescams

Jefferson County sheriff’s office warns seniors about scams JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is warning seniors about scams and providing tips to help them avoid becoming victims. Officials have been visiting local senior centers to share warning signs and advice on what to do if they encounter a scam. The FBI […]

South Orange & Maplewood Share Crossing Guard Locations, Back-to-School Safety Tips | #schoolsaftey #kids #parents #children

Ahead of the start of school on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, both the Maplewood and South Orange police departments are sharing crossing guard locations — and travel tips — to help local students get to school safely. The two towns share one school district, with many South Orange residents attending school in Maplewood, and vice […]

Feds in San Diego seize domains to block China from hacking | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker

SAN DIEGO (TCS) — Federal law enforcement has seized core infrastructure reportedly used by a Chinese state-sponsored cyber platform to target high-profile U.S. government entities and critical infrastructure in a campaign dating back to 2018. Authorities said the hacking targets varied from NASA to the Federal Reserve. The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI […]