AI does the hacking now. What does that mean for IT? | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker | #cybersecurity | #hacker

Cybersecurity has crossed lines most of us assumed were years away. In the space of about four months, the industry watched at least two incidents where an AI agent, one from OpenAI and another from Anthropic, ran most or all of a cyberattack lifecycle on its own. If you run…

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‘The Traitors’: Cyberbullying Criticized by Peacock Show’s Producers | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey | #cybersecurity | #hacker

What To Know The producers of The Traitors issued a statement urging fans not to engage in cyberbullying or harassment of cast members. This message followed backlash against contestant Colton Underwood, which was amplified after fellow cast member Lisa Rinna referenced past allegations against him online. Rinna later expressed regret…

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Klobuchar Proposes Water Cybersecurity Bill | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware | #cybersecurity | #hacker

Amy Klobuchar is proposing federal cybersecurity protections for drinking-water systems following cyberattacks against more than 30 utilities in Minnesota. According to the proposal, the legislation would establish security standards and authorize federal infrastructure funding to help water systems replace vulnerable equipment and strengthen their defenses. The recent Minnesota attacks targeted…

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Middle school students cited for sexting ring | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey | #cybersecurity | #hacker

Clark County School District police said more than a dozen middle schoolers have cited for sending sexual photos of other minors. CCSD police started the investigation at Ralph Cadwallader Middle School on Thursday and there could be even more students involved. “It’s horrible,” said Laura Young, whose daughter first told her…

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Monitoring the Midterms: Are midterms safe from cybersecurity threats? | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware | #cybersecurity | #hacker

SUMMARY CISA, the federal agency tasked with protecting the cybersecurity of the nation’s critical infrastructure, held a conference call with state election officials to discuss the upcoming midterms. Despite President Trump’s claims about the risk of hackers targeting voting systems, this was one of CISA’s first broad outreach efforts just…

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Convicted sex offender gets 15 years after underage sex plea deal drew judge’s concerns | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey | #cybersecurity | #hacker

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A convicted sex offender at the center of an underage sex case was sentenced to 15 years in prison Friday afternoon in Palm Beach County, months after a judge raised concerns about whether a proposed plea agreement did enough to protect the victim and…

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Shell investigates ‘potential incident’ after Clop data theft claims | #ransomware | #cybercrime | #cybersecurity | #hacker

Oil giant Shell has confirmed it is investigating a potential security incident after the Clop ransomware gang claimed it stole 89GB of data. Shell is a British multinational energy conglomerate and one of the world’s top three oil and gas companies, after Chevron and ExxonMobil. It has 85,000 employees in…

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South Korea, US warn of Gunra ransomware targeting healthcare, finance and critical infrastructure | #ransomware | #cybercrime | #cybersecurity | #hacker

South Korean police and US cybersecurity agencies have issued a joint warning over Gunra ransomware, which has evolved into a ransomware-as-a-service operation. The malware has been used against critical infrastructure and sectors including healthcare, finance and manufacturing, prompting fresh calls for stronger network and account security. South Korean authorities are…

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Roblox continues improving child safety following South Dakota settlement | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey | #cybersecurity | #hacker

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Last month, the state of South Dakota settled its lawsuit with the gaming website Roblox, aimed at protecting children online. Roblox continues to add new safety measures in response. Previous Coverage: Roblox settlement to protect South Dakota kids, fund state programs When the…

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