BYD Shark 6 anti-hacking fix on the way | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker | #cybersecurity | #hacker

Owners of the BYD Shark 6 will be able to rest slightly easier knowing that a software fix is on the way to better protect the ute, following an investigation which uncovered security flaws, allowing it to be hacked. Last month, the ABC’s Four Corners program showed the BYD Shark…

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SJX Watches | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker | #cybersecurity | #hacker

Conventional wisdom holds that stopping a tourbillon for precise time setting — “hacking” in watchmaking parlance — is a difficult endeavor given the constant rotation of the cage. The hacking tourbillon wristwatch didn’t arrive until 2008, courtesy of the A. Lange & Söhne Cabaret. In fact, hacking of any sort remained…

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Alleged hacker arrested over leak that exposed GTA Online’s daily revenue | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker | #cybersecurity | #hacker

Dutch police have arrested a 24-year-old Amsterdam man in connection with an investigation into ShinyHunters, the hacking group the FBI says was behind a data breach that exposed confidential GTA Online revenue figures earlier this year. As spotted by Rockstar Intel, via Kotaku, the Dutch National Police confirmed the arrest…

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August’s ransomware activity hit new high for the year | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware | #cybersecurity | #hacker

Ransomware activity reached its highest monthly level of 2026 in August, but the underlying security problem extends beyond attackers developing new capabilities. The latest figures from the security firm NCC Group indicate that organizations are still struggling to restrict access across interconnected systems, update infrastructure without disrupting operations and contain…

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Customers Withdraw 4,000 Bitcoin From Bitget After Hack | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker | #cybersecurity | #hacker

Investors withdrew over 4,000 bitcoins worth over $334 million at today’s prices in one hour after hacked Bitget resumed customer withdrawals, the company’s CEO has said.  Bitget CEO Gracy Chen told Bloomberg Television Tuesday that withdrawals from the exchange had since stabilized following the immediate bitcoin transactions. Hackers last week…

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Kobach announces $10 million settlement with Roblox to strengthen online child safety | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey | #cybersecurity | #hacker

TOPEKA – (September 29, 2026) – Kansas Attorney General Kris W. Kobach today announced that Kansas has reached a substantial settlement with Roblox, the interactive gaming platform used by millions of children. The agreement secures more than $10 million in financial commitments and requires Roblox to implement and maintain a series…

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Energy cybersecurity workforce training and awareness | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware | #cybersecurity | #hacker

Key takeaways Because information and operational technology (IT and OT) now share the same connected infrastructure, a cyberattack on either one may carry the same stakes as a physical hazard. It’s no longer just about a data breach. Secure systems are the first line of defense; people are the second….

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Kazakh capital hosts Central Asia’s largest cybersecurity conference | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware | #cybersecurity | #hacker

Held for the first time in Astana, the conference is focused on the theme of cyber resilience and features discussions on emerging cybersecurity challenges, live demonstrations of hacking techniques and practical cyber defense measures. Deputy Minister of National Economy Bekbolat Moldabekov said information security has become increasingly important as Kazakhstan…

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Inside Metro’s effort to catch child predators online as cyber tips surge | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey | #cybersecurity | #hacker

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A new movie revisiting the era of Chris Hansen and “To Catch a Predator” is putting online child predator investigations back in the spotlight, as a specialized team led by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police works year-round to identify people using technology to sexually exploit children. The…

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