Sport England told to ‘urgently improve’ child safety after death of Alex Eastwood | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey

The under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport said “more must be done” to ensure safety standards are robust Alex died in hospital three days after an unsanctioned kickboxing match(Image: Family Handout/PA Wire) Sport England authorities have been instructed to “urgently improve” the future of children’s sports after a 15-year-old boy was fatally injured […]

IT employee arrested on child porn charges at Peters Township High School campus – WPXI | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey

MCMURRAY, Pa. — A contracted IT employee who works out of Peters Township High School has been arrested on child porn charges. Jason Wayne Ayres, 46, was taken into custody on the high school’s campus Wednesday morning by the Attorney General’s Office Child Predator Unit. Police said they discovered disturbing downloaded videos, including of children […]

Heightened Cyberattacks Target Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry by China-Linked Hackers, ETCISO | #cybercrime | #infosec

By AJ Vicens Chinese-linked hackers are targeting the Taiwanese semiconductor industry and investment analysts as part of a string of cyber espionage campaigns, researchers said on Wednesday. While hacking to steal data and information about the industry is not new, there is an increase in sustained hacking campaigns from several China-aligned hacking groups, researchers with […]

Attackers Use Microsoft Teams Calls to Deploy Matanbuchus Ransomware | #ransomware | #cybercrime

The notorious malware loader Matanbuchus has been increasingly leveraged in highly targeted cyberattacks, with the latest iteration Matanbuchus 3.0 demonstrating heightened sophistication and destructive potential. In a recent campaign observed in July 2025, attackers exploited Microsoft Teams calls, masquerading as legitimate IT helpdesk representatives to lure employees into launching malicious scripts. During these calls, Quick […]

GBI names assistant special agent in charge of Georgia Cyber Crime Center | #cybercrime | #infosec

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has promoted Jerri Lynn Coody to assistant special agent in charge of the GBI Georgia Cyber Crime Center. Jerri Lynn Coody Known as G3C, the center conducts complex investigations involving cyber-enabled crime, cryptocurrency and digital forensics, the GBI said in a statement. “Assistant Special Agent in Charge Coody’s promotion is […]

Data Breaches, Rising Costs, and CISA’s Evolving Role – Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

In June 2025, cybersecurity researchers discovered a leak of 16 billion passwords in one of the largest data breaches ever, impacting a wide range of platforms and placing billions of users’ information at risk. This incident underscores the urgent need for companies to adopt proactive cybersecurity measures and remain vigilant in the face of evolving […]

Microsoft Teams Exploited to Deliver Matanbuchus Ransomware Payload | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

A sophisticated cyberattack campaign has emerged targeting organizations through Microsoft Teams impersonation, delivering the updated Matanbuchus 3.0 malware loader that serves as a precursor to ransomware deployment. Security researchers at Morphisec have identified instances where attackers successfully compromised systems by impersonating IT helpdesk personnel during external Teams calls, ultimately leading to the execution of malicious […]

Cambodia makes 1,000 arrests in latest crackdown on cybercrime | #cybercrime | #infosec

Cambodia Cyberscams In this photo released by Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP), online scammers arrested by authorities squat in a building in Sihanoukville province, southwestern of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (AKP via AP) (AP) Cambodia Cyberscams In this photo released by Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP), online scammers arrested by authorities stand in a […]