US hopes to leverage UN cybercrime treaty toward ransomware fight | #cybercrime | #infosec

Dive Brief: The Biden administration will back a controversial United Nations cybercrime treaty, which has come under fire by certain U.S. legislators and digital rights advocates who are concerned the international agreement will expose political dissidents and other groups to abuse by authoritarian regimes. The treaty, originally proposed by Russia, calls for international cooperation to […]

Meta ups child safety measures across… | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey

Meta Platforms unveiled a fresh set of limitations for Instagram users aged under 16-years and commenced the rollout of restricted Facebook and Messenger accounts for teenagers. Following the update to Instagram Teen accounts, which launched in 2024, users below this age will be unable to activate a live broadcast or turn off a feature which […]

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Cybersecurity Resources | NCUA | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

To report a cyber incident, credit unions may contact the NCUA through the following channels: Cyberattacks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities pose significant risks to the financial system. Because of vulnerabilities within the credit union industry and the broader financial system to potential cyberattacks, cybersecurity is one of the NCUA’s top supervisory priorities and a top-tier risk […]

M&S breach may have been a Scattered Spider ransomware attack | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

M&S breach may have been a Scattered Spider ransomware attack The cyber incident affecting major UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has been linked to a ransomware attack by the notorious Scattered Spider hacking group. Last week, M&S disclosed a cyber incident that led to systems being taken offline. Just days later, it then disabled […]

Cyber vigilantes a help and a hindrance in child sex predator cases | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing

LINN COUNTY, Ore. — Cyber vigilantes don’t toe the line of law and order when it comes to cornering alleged child sex predators, and it often comes at the cost of whole cases for law enforcement. Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan spoke with our news team Monday about its most recent run-ins with some of […]

Cyberattack affects DuPage courts, sheriff offices | #ransomware | #cybercrime

  Several DuPage County offices, including the courthouse, were affected by a ransomware attack, officials say. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com, 2023 Several DuPage County offices were the victims of a ransomware attack, officials announced on Monday. County officials say the attack affected the sheriff’s office, the 18th Judicial Circuit Court and the DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk’s […]

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