- Georgia Power data breach exposes information of 300,000 customers 2026-10-06 22:32 WTVM 9 - Georgia COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A Georgia Power customer says she almost deleted an email warning her that her personal information may have been exposed, because she thought it was a scam. Georgia Power confirms an unauthorized third party accessed its online …
- Data Breach Victims Face Significant Increase in Loan Denials, Virginia Tech Study Finds 2026-10-06 21:47 Newswise Newswise — Beyond the immediate headache for consumers impacted by a data breach, new Virginia Tech research has found they can also trigger years of financial repercussions such as mortgage refinancing and home improvement loan denials. Using data from …
- Ransomware Hacker Uses AI Coding Assistant as Attack Channel Against Enterprise Networks 2026-10-06 21:47 Cyber Security News A ransomware affiliate has turned an AI coding assistant into a channel for running attacks inside enterprise networks. The operator, known as Azazel, combined stolen development credentials, remote command execution and data theft while working with the …
- ASOS cyber attack: Australian and UK customers sent threatening message as retailer investigates data breach 2026-10-06 21:43 The West Australian Australian ASOS customers have received a chilling message apparently sent by hackers threatening to leak information after claiming they had “fully compromised” part of the fashion giant’s systems. The alarming notification landed on customers’ phones on …
- Goldman Sachs and Man Group exposed in EY data breach 2026-10-06 20:59 The Financial Times
- Indian Man Rohan Rane Faces Trial in France for Alleged Sextortion of Underage Girls 2026-10-06 20:30 The CSR Journal
- Cyberattack Hits South Carolina School Choice Program 2026-10-06 20:28 The 74 South Carolina’s private school choice program was the target of an email scam late last month in which hackers, impersonating the state education agency or a widely used payment platform, tried to obtain vendors’ banking information. The phishing attempt …
- Mississippi City Discloses Ransomware Incident 2026-10-06 20:23 Security Magazine Vicksburg, Mississippi, experienced a ransomware incident that caused the city’s computer systems to be shut down temporarily on Oct 1. Mayor Willis Thompson stated that utility services, 911, and the Police and Fire Departments were not impacted and …
- ASOS Says Cyberattack May Have Compromised Customer Data 2026-10-06 20:01 Insurance Journal ASOS Plc confirmed it is investigating a suspected cyberattack after users of its shopping app received a notification threatening to leak data. The British online apparel retailer said personal data including names and contact details may have been …
- Growing Number Of Kiwis Affected By Sextortion As Netsafe And Ignite Launch New Victim Support 2026-10-06 19:42 Scoop Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 8:24 am Press Release: Netsafe The increasing number of New Zealanders left distressed by online sextortion, image-based abuse and tech facilitated harm will now have access to free counselling and wellbeing support, through a …
- Jebi Mather alleges ‘targeted cyber attack’ after backing Adoor Prakash, files complaint 2026-10-06 19:07 Mathrubhumi Congress MP Jebi Mather alleges a targeted cyber attack after backing Adoor Prakash and says she has complained to the Kerala Home Minister and police chief. Congress MP Jebi Mather Thiruvananthapuram: Congress MP Jebi Mather has alleged that her social …
- FBI removes contractor working with its PeopleSoft system after data breach, says report 2026-10-06 18:44 CSO Accenture was the third-party organization Leatherman would not identify, “two sources familiar with the matter” told Reuters. As for the unnamed, unpatched platform, Reuters’ sources said that was Oracle PeopleSoft, the HR system that hacker group …
- Asos ‘hacked’: app customers receive alert suggesting data breach 2026-10-06 18:39 The Times
- Suspected cyberattack cost Guardian Fund R13 million 2026-10-06 18:33 News24 The Guardian Fund may have suffered another cyberattack, costing it R13 million. Seksan Mongkhonkhamsao/Getty Images Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day …
- ASOS confirms cyber attack as customer data may have been accessed 2026-10-06 17:45 TheIndustry.fashion ASOS has confirmed it was the target of a cyber attack, saying basic personal information, including customers’ names and contact details, may have been accessed. The online fashion retailer said, however, that it does not believe payment-card information …
- Scotmid rebounds after Co-op cyber attack, but new pressures loom 2026-10-06 17:35 The Herald (Scotland) The improved performance comes after a difficult period for Scotmid, which was affected by the cyber attack that hit Co-op Group in 2025. Although Scotmid's own systems were not compromised, its close relationship with the Co-op as a buying partner …
- ASOS Says Cyber Attack May Have Compromised Customer Data 2026-10-06 17:32 Insurance Journal ASOS Plc confirmed it is investigating a suspected cyber attack after users of its shopping app received a notification threatening to leak data. The British online apparel retailer said personal data including names and contact details may have been …
- New Research Finds 58% of Cyber-Physical System Operators Say a Cyberattack Has Impacted Operational Environments in the Past Year 2026-10-06 17:09 TMCNet Claroty Uncovers Trends Across AI, Business Continuity, and Compliance for Organizations Protecting Mission-Critical Infrastructure NEW YORK, October 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Claroty, the cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection company, today …
- ASOS Investigating ‘Unauthorized Activity’ Involving Apparent Data Breach Conducted by Hackers 2026-10-06 17:07 Yahoo News NEED TO KNOW ASOS released a statement on Oct. 6 addressing a data breach in relation to the third-party organization Snowflake App users received a push notification that involved a threat about leaking information from what appears to be "Xuanye …
- Users beware: Police warn of phishing attempts linked to Wero transition 2026-10-06 16:16 RTL Today Police are warning of a rise in phishing emails and scam attempts linked to the switch from Payconiq to Wero. Criminals are using the changeover as a pretext to steal personal data, banking details, and passwords. In several recent cases, people received …
- Asos customer information may have been accessed in cyber attack 2026-10-06 16:11 Retail Week
- Finance Factors Chooses Anzenna for AI DLP and Insider Risk Management to Prevent Data Loss 2026-10-06 15:30 EIN Presswire The Hawaii lender tracks sensitive data moves across its security stack from one view and resolves most day-to-day insider risk investigations 90 percent faster SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Finance Factors …
- AI-Driven Phishing Attacks on US Banks Surge 60% to 40,000 in H1 2026 2026-10-06 15:27 WebProNews - Kentucky Nearly 40,000 phishing attacks targeted US financial firms during the first half of 2026, according to new data that highlights a sharp rise in both volume and sophistication of these threats. The figures come from TechRadar Pro, which examined reports …
- 8.8 Million Impacted by Data Breach at Denmark’s Central Person Register 2026-10-06 15:14 SecurityWeek Denmark’s Central Person Register (CPR) is notifying roughly 8.8 million people that their personal information was stolen in a data breach. Established in 1968, CPR is Denmark’s national civil registration system and contains information on about 11 …
- Long-Running NPM Malware Campaign Accumulates 40,000 Downloads 2026-10-06 15:14 SecurityWeek Malicious packages published as part of a long-running NPM supply chain campaign have accumulated over 40,000 downloads, Checkmarx reports. Dubbed MALFEX and distributing malware such as the Overlord RAT and infostealers, the campaign has been ongoing …
- FBI Arrests ‘Most Wanted’ Developer of Ploutus ATM Malware 2026-10-06 15:14 SecurityWeek A Venezuelan national believed to be a leader of Tren de Aragua (TdA)’s ATM jackpotting activities and the developer of the infamous Ploutus ATM malware has been arrested. According to the US, TdA is a violent transnational criminal organization that …
- Ransomware Affiliate Double-Crosses RaaS Operator to Steal Victim Funds 2026-10-06 14:16 Infosecurity Magazine A Russian-speaking cybercriminal betrayed his ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) partners to make off with funds extorted from over two dozen global victims, CloudSEK has revealed. The threat intelligence specialist detailed the double cross in a new report …
- 9 in 10 Americans Have Been Targeted by a Scam or Cyberattack 2026-10-06 14:09 ExtremeTech Consumer Reports' 2026 Consumer Cyber Readiness Report says nine out of 10 Americans have faced at least one cyberattack attempt or online scam. Based on a survey of 4,682 US adults from earlier this year, the report found that 91% of respondents had …
- Data Breach Affects Alabama Power and Georgia Power Customers 2026-10-06 13:59 WEISRadio - Alabama BIRMINGHAM– A data breach exposed account information belonging to some Alabama Power and Georgia Power customers. Their parent company, Southern Company, is notifying affected customers and offering one year of free credit monitoring. WBRC reported Monday …
- Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information 2026-10-06 13:46 Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Board of Nursing says a ransomware attack on its computer systems may have exposed sensitive personal and health information belonging to Alabama nurses, applicants, licensees and others who use the agency’s services. The board said Friday that …
- China-linked TA419 targets US AI policy experts in phishing 2026-10-06 13:40 IT Brief - New Zealand Proofpoint has identified a China-aligned cyber espionage group targeting US AI policy experts in phishing campaigns. The activity has not previously been reported publicly. The group, tracked as TA419, impersonated prominent economists and AI policy …
- Asos investigating potential data breach: Report 2026-10-06 13:26 Gulf News Snowflake is a cloud platform that stores and processes data that includes financial transactions and demographic information. It also enables push notifications to those signed up. Dray Agha, the senior manager of security operations at Huntress, an …
- FBI removed an Accenture contractor after a data breach exposed thousands of employees' records 2026-10-06 13:24 Quartz The FBI removed an Accenture $ACN contractor on Monday after the contractor failed to apply a security patch to a platform that the hacking group ShinyHunters exploited to steal sensitive personal data from thousands of FBI employees.FBI cyber chief Brett …
- Data breach at Denmark’s population register exposes 8.8 million people 2026-10-06 12:43 Help Net Security A data breach at Denmark’s Central Population Register (CPR) has exposed the personal information of 8.8 million people. These include people living in Denmark, deceased people and citizens who have moved abroad. The CPR is Denmark’s national register of …
- Asos customers receive threatening notification in apparent cyber attack 2026-10-06 12:36 The Independent (U.S.)
- A real-time sextortion scam 2026-10-06 12:31 GMToday - Wisconsin WEST BEND — The Washington County Anti-Trafficking Advocates (WCATA) are inviting the community to join them on Oct. 20 at The Bend Theater as they present "AS THE CASE UNFOLDS: A Sextortion Scam in Real Time." The two-hour event beginning at 7 p …
- New Linux malware turns vulnerable IoT devices into proxy nodes 2026-10-06 12:12 CSO ClingSTUN was found targeting a wide range of products, including Hytec routers, EnGenius IoT services, D-Link devices, TP-Link Archer AX21 routers, AVTECH cameras and other equipment. The researchers said the malware currently has multiple known entry …
- Windows built-in ransomware shield switch is off by default, and I figured out why 2026-10-06 11:50 MakeUseOf Windows has a ransomware shield most people never notice because it's off by default. It's called Controlled folder access, and it blocks apps from changing files in the folders you protect unless Windows trusts them or you allow them. It's one …
- FBI Drops Accenture Contractor After Sensitive Data Breach 2026-10-06 11:28 Security Affairs FBI Drops Accenture Contractor After Sensitive Data Breach Accenture lost an FBI contract after a missed security patch exposed sensitive employee data, raising serious concerns over operational security. The FBI pulled an Accenture contractor off its …
- How Do Browser Extensions Work? Security Risks, Malware, and Permissions Explained 2026-10-06 11:18 iTech Post - New York Browser extensions are small software programs that add features to web browsers. They can block advertisements, manage passwords, translate webpages, improve accessibility, or customize how websites appear. However, because extensions can interact with …
- Trump Mobile Allegedly Tells Ransomware Group 'We Have No Team To Handle This' After Dark Web Breach 2026-10-06 11:16 International Business Times - United Kingdom A ransomware group called BYOD claims to have breached Trump Mobile and published a file reportedly containing personal details from 3,615 records on a dark web leak site on 5 October 2026. The exposed records reportedly include names, email addresses, …
- Researchers Say Windows Malware Uses Grok AI to Remain Hidden 2026-10-06 10:49 Bongino Report
- Voice Phishing Losses Hit Record 1.26 Trillion Won in Korea 2026-10-06 10:33 Seoul Economic Daily Korea Inclusive Finance InstituteVoice phishing losses in South Korea topped 1.2 trillion won last year, the highest on record, prompting a call to shift the country's response from freezing accounts and refunding victims after the fact to preventing …
- Everything we know about the cyber attack that hit 8.8m Danes 2026-10-06 10:23 IT Pro Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Danish government has confirmed a "deeply serious incident" which exposed personal data belonging to 8.8 million citizens. Hackers accessed the Central …
- Fincen scraps crypto mixer rule built to fight ransomware 2026-10-06 10:03 American Banker - New York Key insight: Fincen withdrew its first-ever proposal to treat an entire class of transactions, international crypto mixing, as a primary money-laundering concern. Supporting data: Fincen estimated about 15,000 institutions would have filed the mixer …
- Japan hands over Russian ransomware suspect to Germany 2026-10-06 09:50 Kyodo News+ TOKYO - Japan has handed over to German authorities a detained Russian national suspected of being a key member of the international ransomware group, a source familiar with the matter said Tuesday. The cybercrime group known as Qilin is alleged to have …
- Oracle Health Data Breach From Last Year Was Reportedly Huge 2026-10-06 09:44 Gizmodo In March of last year, Bleeping Computer reported some shenanigans that strongly suggested a data breach at Oracle Cloud had occurred. An apparent hacker who went by rose87168 was releasing data that seemed to have been pried out of Oracle’s single sign-on …
- FBI removes Accenture contractor for alleged involvement in a data breach that exposed details of thousands of employees 2026-10-06 09:42 Mint * FBI says contractor failed to implement security patch explicitly issued to secure platform * Sources identify Accenture as platform manager and Oracle PeopleSoft as breached system * Breach exposed job details, addresses, and medical records of …
- DA Hoovler warns of phishing scams, releases safety checklist 2026-10-06 09:41 Mid Hudson News - New York GOSHEN – Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler is urging residents, businesses, and government employees to be cautious when responding to unexpected emails, text messages, and other electronic requests to help prevent phishing scams and other …
- Arizona courts investigate data breach 2026-10-06 09:38 KYMA - Arizona PHOENIX (NBC, KYMA) - The Arizona Judicial Branch and the FBI are both investigating a breach which exposed the personal information of more than one million people. The breach also let someone download foster care reports. "We've discovered at …