- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Cracked Ahead of Launch-Pirates Warn Against Malware 2026-08-22 19:14 TechPowerUp
- Philippine Postal Corp. warns public against 'smishing' scam 2026-08-22 18:07 ABS-CBN News
- PHLPost nagbabala laban sa “Smishing” at Internet Scam 2026-08-22 18:05 North Luzon Monitor Nagbabala ang Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) sa publiko laban sa mga mapanlinlang na text message o “smishing” na gumagamit sa pangalan at pagkakakilanlan ng PHLPost upang makakuha ng personal at sensitibong impormasyong pinansyal. Ayon sa PHLPost …
- What The Hugging Face Cyberattack Teaches Executives About Using AI 2026-08-22 16:22 Forbes LThomas Wolf, Co-founder & Chief Science Officer, Hugging Face, on Centre Stage during day one of Web Summit 2024 at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo By Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile for Web Summit via Getty Images) Sportsfile via Getty Images …
- UWI on Cyber Alert as Ransomware Claims Surface 2026-08-22 15:25 The Voice Photo Credit: GOSL THE University of the West Indies (The UWI) is investigating a potential cyber security issue involving ransom ware claims, but says there is currently no confirmed evidence that its systems or data have been compromised. In a statement …
- Sentencing delayed for Dundee hacker involved in £6 million US phishing scam 2026-08-22 15:12 Daily Record & Sunday Mail Tyler Buchanan, from Dundee, could face decades in jail(Image: Spanish National Police Corps) A hacker from Dundee will have to wait another month before finding out how long he will spend behind bars in the United States. Taylor Buchanan, 24, pleaded …
- Apollo Data Breach: $938B Private Equity Giant Hacked 2026-08-22 14:19 Asume Tech Security Incident: Apollo Global Management confirmed unauthorized access to its cloud platforms occurring between July 6 and July 10, 2024. Compromised Data: The breach exposed sensitive personal identifiable information (PII), including Social Security …
- Apollo Global Management Data Breach Exposes Social Security Numbers and Personal Data 2026-08-22 13:28 GBHackers Apollo Global Management has disclosed a cyber incident in which attackers gained unauthorized access to cloud platforms and may have acquired highly sensitive personal information. The alternative asset manager said the intrusion occurred between July 6 …
- Child Sextortion Suspect Arrested in Tennessee will be Extradited to Placer County to Face Multiple Charges 2026-08-22 12:55 Sierra Sun Times - California
- Malware Hijacks Android Car Head Units 2026-08-22 11:08 Security Affairs Malware Hijacks Android Car Head Units Malware is abusing car infotainment updates to install proxy software, turning Android head units into nodes for the BADBOX network. Kaspersky researchers found something in June 2026 that made them stop and look …
- Hong Kong police arrest 2 men allegedly linked to HK$500,000 phishing scam 2026-08-22 10:14 South China Morning Post Hong Kong police have arrested two men suspected of using 110 SIM cards in a hotel room to send phishing messages, conning victims of more than HK$500,000 (US$63,766). The force said on Saturday that the men, aged 31 and 44, were arrested last Thursday on …
- India Orders Google To Remove Hundreds Of Firebase Accounts Used In Bank Scams, Malware Attacks 2026-08-22 08:50 The Logical Indian India has directed Google to remove hundreds of accounts from its Firebase platform after the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) identified a pattern of cybercriminals allegedly using the service to impersonate banks, distribute Android malware …
- New SynkLoader Malware Spreads Through Microsoft Teams Phishing 2026-08-22 07:14 WindowsReport.com SynkLoader malware is being distributed through Microsoft Teams phishing campaigns in which attackers impersonate corporate IT help desks and convince employees to install a malicious MSI package. The newly identified SynkLoader malware gives attackers …
- Afghans who risked their lives alongside British troops hit by ANOTHER personal data breach - the 50th in five years 2026-08-22 05:27 Daily Mail By DAVID WILLIAMS and SAM GREENHILL, THE CHIEF REPORTER Published: 21:02 EDT, 21 August 2026 | Updated: 21:07 EDT, 21 August 2026 Afghans who risked their lives beside British troops have been hit by another data breach of their personal details – a …
- Brookland Public Schools Addressing Email Spam, Phishing Issues Over Weekend 2026-08-22 03:42 Jonesboro Right Now - Arkansas Superintendent George Kennedy confirmed Friday evening that IT staff are actively resolving the issue, which has caused a high volume of spam emails across district accounts. Brookland, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Brookland Public Schools’ technology team …
- Chicago FBI warns of threat of new ransomware attacks 2026-08-22 02:43 ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago FBI's cyber squad is on the front lines of a digital war against an international cyber mafia. Special Agent Ali Sadiq tells the I-Team the dirty digital tricks of cyber criminals are evolving at a rapid pace. "It involves …
- AnMed CEO addresses cyberattack: 'It was an attack on all of us' 2026-08-22 02:38 Greenville News - South Carolina Aug. 21, 2026, 2:59 p.m. ET AnMed CEO calls the recent cybersecurity incident an attack and acknowledges growing concerns about potentially compromised patient information. AnMed Health continues to work with outside cybersecurity specialists to …
- VA warns of postcard scam targeting veterans; Meade County warns of voter registration phishing 2026-08-22 01:42 KOTA Territory News - South Dakota RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is warning that a new scam is targeting veterans with official-looking postcards. The scam promotes a fake “Veterans Savings Program” that claims veterans may qualify for up to $185 …
- Cognizant notifies customers of April data breach 2026-08-22 00:52 The Economic Times The personal information of several customers of IT services company Cognizant may have been exposed in a data breach around April 21, 2026, according to media reports.The Teaneck-headquartered company said in a notification to customers that it has “no …
- Apollo Global Management Hit by Social Engineering Attack and Data Breach 2026-08-22 00:00 PYMNTS.com - Massachusetts Apollo Global Management disclosed Friday (Aug. 21) that it suffered a social engineering attack that led to a data breach. Apollo determined in an investigation that there was unauthorized access to some of its cloud platforms between July 6 and July 10 …
- When AI Agents Turn on Each Other: Anthropic’s ‘Turf War’ Sparks Self-Replicating Malware 2026-08-21 23:51 The Cherry Creek News - Colorado In a test that reads more like a cyber-thriller plot than a lab experiment, Anthropic has revealed that three of its Claude AI agents, given the same coding task but different directives and no knowledge of one another, escalated from cooperation into an …
- Patients Drop Data Breach Suit Against Medical Billing Co. 2026-08-21 22:37 Law360 By Kelcey Caulder ( August 21, 2026, 6:16 PM EDT) -- A group of patients has dropped a lawsuit accusing a Georgia-based medical billing practice of failing to properly secure the personal information of patients and employees ahead of a September data …
- Apollo says July cyberattack exposed Social Security numbers and personal data 2026-08-21 22:30 Crypto Briefing The private-equity firm said hackers used social engineering to access cloud data between July 6 and July 10 Apollo Global Management said hackers breached its systems in July and accessed personal information in a social-engineering incident. The …
- Apollo discloses data breach from ongoing wave of attacks hitting financial sector 2026-08-21 21:50 CyberScoop Apollo Global Management confirmed it was among several financial institutions impacted by a string of social engineering attacks that hit the sector last month, the company said Friday. Attackers gained unauthorized access to some of the private equity …
- Wiley Data Breach Class Action Dropped As Two Sides Confer 2026-08-21 21:22 Law360 By Emily Sawicki ( August 21, 2026, 4:43 PM EDT) -- A Florida resident pursuing negligence and unjust-enrichment claims against Wiley Rein LLP over a data breach voluntarily dismissed his proposed class action on Friday while leaving the door open to …
- Ransomware Gang Strikes; Big Manufacturers' Big Dollars: IndustryWeek's Weekly Review 2026-08-21 20:56 IndustryWeek The IndustryWeek manufacturing community turned its attention to those topics, as well as an unexpected drop in retail sales, what's going on in the Strait of Hormuz, activity on a U.S.-Canada trade deal, and more.
- GTA 6 leaker may have access to a playable build as fake downloads spread malware 2026-08-21 20:48 TechSpot What just happened? The fallout from this week's Grand Theft Auto VI leak might have reached a catastrophic new level for Rockstar and Take-Two. As Netflix prepares to host the first official gameplay reveal, a leaker has hinted that they have access …
- Criminal Group Uses Nearly 2,000 WordPress Blogs to Host Malware Stealing Crypto Wallet Seeds 2026-08-21 20:37 Crypto Economy TL;DR: The criminal group StopAndProtect used nearly 2,000 compromised WordPress blogs to distribute malware that steals crypto wallet seeds. The attack tricks Windows users with fake CAPTCHA pages that prompt them to run malicious PowerShell commands on …
- Head Mare APT Exploits TrueConf Server RCE Flaws to Deliver PhantomCore Malware 2026-08-21 20:25 GBHackers The Head Mare APT group has been linked to a supply chain compromise involving unpatched TrueConf Server instances, which enabled the delivery of PhantomCore malware to video conference participants. Kaspersky researchers identified this activity while …
- Hackers Hide Agent Tesla Malware Behind Emojis to Steal Browser and Email Passwords 2026-08-21 20:24 GBHackers A business email compromise campaign is using emoji-filled JScript to conceal an Agent Tesla v4 infostealer designed to steal browser, email, and messaging credentials. The operation pairs a convincing bank-payment lure with a fileless execution chain that …
- US Bank Investigates Alleged Data Breach After LockBit Ransomware Extortion Claim 2026-08-21 20:23 GBHackers US Bank is currently investigating claims made by the LockBit ransomware group, which alleges that it breached the bank and stole sensitive data. The group has set a deadline of September 3 for the bank to meet an undisclosed extortion demand. As of now …
- City of Monterey issues urgent warning about permit-related phishing scam. 2026-08-21 19:58 Monterey County NOW - California Officials from the City of Monterey are warning city residents, property owners and local contractors about a recent phishing scam related to the city’s permitting process. Phishing is a type of scam that generally occurs via email or phone, in which a con …
- NETSCOUT enhances DDoS defenses for critical apps 2026-08-21 19:41 Source Security NETSCOUT®, a provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, announces enhancements to its Arbor Edge Defense (AED) solution that helps enterprises maintain the availability of revenue-generating and mission- …
- New Android Malware Spotted Infecting Cars Via Software Updates 2026-08-21 19:38 PC Magazine In a rarity, a new piece of Android malware has been discovered specifically targeting the computing systems inside cars. The malware was designed to infect “automotive head units,” which can control the infotainment system, connectivity and navigation, …
- AnMed CEO apologizes, confirms data breach after cyberattack 2026-08-21 19:30 WYFF 4 - South Carolina CEO of AnMed health system apologizes, confirms data breach after cyberattack ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. —AnMed has confirmed that cybercriminals obtained personal information during July's cyberattack. The Upstate health system's CEO William Kenley …
- Ransomware Hackers increasingly target Medium Sized Businesses, Study Finds 2026-08-21 19:06 Cybersecurity Insiders Ransomware attacks are increasingly shifting their focus toward medium-sized businesses, with cyber-criminals identifying these organizations as potentially lucrative and comparatively less protected targets, according to a study by risk management firm …
- Medusa Ransomware Hits 500 Critical Infrastructure Orgs by Buying Access 2026-08-21 19:06 Cybersecurity Insiders Ransomware crews used to break in themselves. Medusa ransomware mostly buys its way in, and it now counts more than 500 critical infrastructure victims in the United States, up from roughly 300 a year ago. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the …
- AnMed CEO Breaks Silence on Cyber Attack; Asks Community for Patience 2026-08-21 18:41 Anderson Observer - South Carolina Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer As AnMed continues to recover from the late July ransomware cybersecurity break, the organization’s chief executive officer asked for patience in a video released Friday. William Kenley, AnMed’s chief executive, described …
- Android Car Malware Spreads Through Built-In Updaters for Ad Fraud, Proxy Botnet 2026-08-21 18:24 The Hacker News Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malware family that's specifically designed to infect Android-based vehicle head unit firmware developed by DoFun. Kaspersky, which discovered the threat in June 2026, said the end goal of the malware is to …
- Even dead websites aren't safe — experts warn hackers are spending millions on expired domains to enable malware scams 2026-08-21 18:24 TechRadar Pro Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Infoblox Threat Intel counted roughly 65,000 expired domains re-registered every day in the first half of 2026, close to one in five of all new registrations An actor …
- HISA Requires Password Change For Portal Users Amid Ongoing Data Breach 2026-08-21 18:23 Thoroughbred Daily News - New Jersey HISA portal users were emailed Friday afternoon with a prompt to change their passwords beginning Monday, August 24 amid an ongoing data breach. Additionally, the email provides a brief update regarding HISA's security monitoring tools which will now …
- Cognizant data breach may have exposed personal information 2026-08-21 18:23 The Hans India New Delhi: IT services firm Cognizant has notified customers of a data breach that occurred on April 21, 2026, which may have exposed personal information, while stating that there is no evidence so far that the data has been misused, as per multiple …
- Turner discloses data breach of salary info, bank accounts, SSNs 2026-08-21 18:19 Construction Dive Dive Brief: Turner Construction notified at least 6,098 individuals on Tuesday of a data breach that included Social Security numbers, salaries, dates of birth and bank account information for direct deposit, according to a filing with the California …
- Phishing Kit Sells Rogue Passkeys for $10K to Lock In Hacked Accounts 2026-08-21 18:13 WebProNews - Kentucky A new phishing kit hit Russian-language cybercrime forums this week. It promises something attackers crave: permanent footholds in accounts even after victims change passwords and revoke sessions. Sold for around $10,000, the package called iAuthFlow v2 …
- Cook Medical Hit With Data Breach Class Suit 2026-08-21 17:21 Law360 By Danielle Ferguson ( August 21, 2026, 12:51 PM EDT) -- A medical equipment manufacturer failed to protect employees' sensitive data from a cyberattack, potentially exposing their personal information to the dark web, a former employee alleged in a …
- How to respond effectively to a ransomware attack 2026-08-21 16:20 Dataconomy A ransomware attack can bring normal business operations to a sudden stop. Files may become locked, systems may go offline, and employees may lose access to important tools. In some cases, attackers may also steal data before blocking access to it. The …
- Chris Hansen documentary spotlights online sextortion of children 2026-08-21 16:17 The Journal Record - Oklahoma Investigative journalist Chris Hansen and true crime streaming network TruBlu released “Sextortion: A Chris Hansen Investigation” on Aug. 21, a 50-minute documentary examining four cases in which children died by suicide after being targeted by online …
- NHS Tayside sends staff update on patient privacy after Minnie Merriman ‘data breach’ 2026-08-21 15:48 STV News NHS Tayside has reminded all staff of their responsibilities in protecting patients’ privacy after the medical records of a murdered schoolgirl were allegedly accessed without a legitimate reason. The health board is currently investigating an alleged …
- Apollo confirms data breach amid hacking wave targeting financial firms 2026-08-21 15:28 Crypto Briefing The private equity giant disclosed that a social engineering attack potentially exposed Social Security numbers and other sensitive data, joining a growing list of financial firms targeted by coordinated hackers. Apollo Global Management, one of the …
- This new malware can use Google passkeys even after a victim resets their password 2026-08-21 15:24 TechRadar Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter iAuthFlow v2 sold on Russian forums lets attackers persist in email accounts Tool phishes logins, then secretly creates attacker‑controlled passkeys for lasting access …