12 years after release, the Xbox One has finally been hacked | #hacker

A new ‘Bliss’ hardware exploit finally bypasses Xbox One security, but its extreme complexity limits real-world use, aiding research more than piracy. TL;DR: A security researcher revealed the first public hardware-level exploit for the original Xbox One, using precise voltage manipulation to bypass encryption. Though complex and limited to the original console, this unpatchable glitch […]

Local tech leaders warn of massive AI security threats | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker

“I think we should be concerned for sure,” said Boaz Gelbord, chief security officer at Akamai, which began as a global content delivery network over a quarter-century ago, and is now a major provider of network security. Gelbord said “some of the short-term fears that we see in the media are maybe a little bit […]

Krybit Ransomware Targets Union for International Cancer Control | #ransomware | #cybercrime

Summary On September 1, 2026, the ransomware group Krybit publicly claimed responsibility for a cyberattack againstUnion for International Cancer Control (UICC) (uicc.org), a leading non-profit organization based in Switzerland.The group issued a threat to release sensitive data if their demands are not met. Incident Report Field Details Target Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Domain […]

Thoma Bravo’s Proofpoint in talks to buy cybersecurity firm Varonis, source says | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Sept 2 : Thoma Bravo-owned Proofpoint is in discussions to acquire cybersecurity firm Varonis Systems, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday. Shares of Varonis, which has a market value of about $5 billion, closed up over 10 per cent. Private equity firm Thoma Bravo declined a request for comment, while Proofpoint […]

Meta child safety settlement | First step: Editorial on Meta’s $18-billion child safety settlement | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey

Meta has reached a landmark settlement in the United States of America, agreeing to pay nearly $18 billion in penalties and make major changes to its platforms. The penalties are for violating child privacy and endangering children with addictive social media platforms. As part of the settlement, Meta has agreed to limit how long teenagers […]

Despite new regulations, some 70% of children aged 8-12 still have social media accounts | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey

THERE HAS BEEN no reduction in underage children’s access to social media platforms, despite legal obligations which came into effect last July designed to prevent this, according to a new report.  The report, entitled ‘The Year Little Changed’, was published by CyberSafe Kids this morning. It surveyed over 7,000 children in the academic year 2025-26.  […]

20-year-old who let account be used by scammers for 3% cut held | Surat News | #cybercrime | #infosec

Surat: The Surat cybercrime police have arrested a 20-year-old man from Silvassa in connection with an online fraud in which a victim was allegedly duped of Rs 26.12 lakh through a fake social media task and investment scheme. The victim was initially contacted over ShareChat by the cyber fraud gang, with further communication taking place […]

Cybersecurity experts warn of growing cyber threats to critical physical infrastructure | #cybercrime | #infosec

SOUTHERN TIER (WBNG) — While many people associate cybercrime with personal data breaches, experts warn that the most significant current threat targets physical networks. Rather than seeking personal computers, modern cyberattacks often focus on essential systems like regional power grids, hospitals, airports and municipal water supplies. For example, worldmetrics.org states that healthcare was the most […]

Probe finds former MEP investigating Pegasus was hacked with Pegasus – POLITICO | #hacker

The findings mark the first publicly documented case of an active member of the committee being targeted with Pegasus, the notorious spyware operated by Israeli cyber-intelligence leader NSO Group that has been used to target political figures worldwide, including the EU’s top leaders. Kouloglou told POLITICO that both hacks occurred during periods of “enormous preparation” […]