- Levi Strauss confirms cyberattack after social engineering fooled 3 employees 2026-08-08 04:57 NewsBytes Levi Strauss, the apparel maker, just revealed it was hit by a cyberattack. Hackers used social engineering tricks to fool three employees and got access to some corporate data. The good news? Levi's says it has contained the breach and is looking into …
- Kansas mom who lost son to sextortion urges Senate to pass Kids Online Safety Act 2026-08-08 04:11 KWCH 12 - Kansas WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Many Kansans remember Caleb Moore, who took his own life in 2025 after being targeted by an online sextortion scheme. His mother, Morgan Moore, advocated for a bill that passed the Kansas legislature, aimed at preventing sextortion. …
- Atiku Alleges Bank Data Breach after Suspicious Payment into His Private Account 2026-08-08 03:58 This Day .Says Tinubu must name insiders in PFIPC scandal Chuks Okocha in Abuja Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that the confidentiality of his personal banking information may have …
- Delivery Driver Foils Voice Phishing Scam, Saves 29.9 Million Won 2026-08-08 02:02 Seoul Economic Daily A male voice-phishing cash collector (left) and an elderly female victim. Courtesy of the Chungnam Provincial Police Agency.A delivery driver in Cheonan who noticed a voice phishing crime and reported it to police prevented losses of nearly 30 million won …
- Washburn County gives update on Cyberattack 2026-08-08 00:49 Fox 21 - Minnesota SHELL LAKE, Wis. (KQDS-TV) - Washburn County Board Chair Lolita Olson is sharing new information about the Cyberattack that hit the county. They became aware of the issue the morning of Thursday, August 6, 2026. Upon learning of the attack the county Olson …
- Class action lawsuit filed against Maine-based hospitality group over data breach 2026-08-08 00:34 WABI - Maine (WABI) - A Freeport-based hospitality group that owns and operates several chain hotels in New England and beyond is facing a potential class-action lawsuit over a data breach. According to their website, Maine Course Management Company owns 28 hotels, 14 …
- Malware Abuses Windows Hello for Business Key to Authenticate Microsoft Entra ID 2026-08-08 00:32 Cyber Security News A newly demonstrated technique shows how malware in a compromised Windows user session can abuse Windows Hello for Business (WHFB) cryptographic keys to authenticate to Microsoft Entra ID, enabling attackers to gain cloud access without the victim’s …
- Edo spiritualist nabbed for sextortion 2026-08-08 00:28 Punch The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an Edo-based self-acclaimed spiritualist, Odigie Moses, for allegedly blackmailing a woman into sending him money by threatening to release her nude video. According to a statement shared by the …
- Cybercom 2.0: US Announces Largest Cyber Command Overhaul in 16 Years 2026-08-08 00:08 Asianet Newsable US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced 'Cybercom 2.0,' the largest transformation of the US Cyber Command in over 16 years. The initiative aims to modernise America's cyber warfare capabilities and adapt its military to the realities of …
- I4C Blocks WhatsApp Account Takeover Campaign, Protects Over 10,000 Indians From Malware Attack 2026-08-08 00:06 Free Press Journal I4C Blocks WhatsApp Account Takeover Campaign, Protects Over 10,000 Indians From Malware Attack | File Pic New Delhi, Aug 7: The Centre on Friday said that coordinated action by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), including geo-blocking of …
- City of Coweta hit with system-wide ransomware attack 2026-08-07 23:37 KTUL - Oklahoma COWETA, Okla. — The City of Coweta says they are currently responding to a ransomware attack. According to officials, on Werdnesday, August 5, the City experienced at system-wide attack and immediately contacted their contracted IT provider and additional …
- Investigation underway into cyber attack on Washburn County 2026-08-07 22:54 Northern News Now - Minnesota
- Local school districts work to enhance cybersecurity following nationwide cyberattack on Canvas 2026-08-07 22:38 WDBJ7 - Virginia ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As students and teachers prepare to head back to school next week, school districts are doubling down on cybersecurity. It follows a nationwide cyberattack on the learning platform of Canvas at the end of the last school year that …
- Investigation underway into cyber attack on Washburn County 2026-08-07 22:23 Northern News Now - Minnesota WASHBURN COUNTY, Wis. (Northern News Now) - An investigation is underway into a cyber attack that hit Washburn County, officials said. Read: Washburn County Government experiencing cyber attack, all systems shut down The issue first came to light Thursday …
- Coweta County water authority targeted in cyberattack 2026-08-07 21:57 Atlanta News First - Georgia ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Another metro Atlanta water system was subjected to a recent cyberattack. On July 27, attackers gained access to Coweta County water system through “cellular channels and started changing passwords and shut controls down …
- EFCC arrests Edo ‘spiritualist’ over alleged $1,100 sextortion of Indian woman 2026-08-07 21:44 Vanguard By Enitan Abdultawab The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested an Edo State-based man, Odigie Moses, over an alleged sextortion case involving an Indian woman. The suspect, who reportedly presented himself as a spiritualist with …
- Amgen hit with class action over data breach 2026-08-07 21:41 Courthouse News A Pennsylvania resident says Amgen didn't protect her private information after a group of cybercriminals stole data. SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — A customer of a prescription drug giant Amgen has filed a federal class action claiming the company did not …
- Nichirei Lowers Full-Year Outlook after Cyberattack 2026-08-07 20:55 Nippon Newsfrom Japan Aug 8, 2026 00:20 (JST) Tokyo, Aug. 7 (Jiji Press)--Frozen food maker Nichirei Corp. on Friday lowered its net profit projection for the year through December to 20.4 billion yen from 25.2 billion yen, due to costs related to a recent …
- Framework customer information was accessed as part of a data breach 2026-08-07 20:47 Engadget The company says payment details weren't exposed. Framework, maker of deliberately repairable and upgradeable computers, has notified all of its customers that their data was exposed in a breach. According to an email the company sent late Thursday, …
- Framework Notifies 'All Customers' of a Data Breach Via Compromised Metabase BI Service 2026-08-07 20:28 Slashdot "Framework has been sending out email notifications to customers alerting of a limited data breach in which customer information was accessed through a Metabase BI service zero-day exploit," writes Slashdot reader DuoDreamer. Data includes …
- EFCC arrests spiritualist for alleged $1100 sextortion 2026-08-07 20:08 National Accord Newspaper The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested one Odigie Moses, a self-acclaimed spiritualist for alleged sextortion to the tune of $1,100 (One Thousand, One Hundred Dollars). He was arrested in Ekpoma, Edo State. The suspect, who …
- UPDATE: Sixth Circuit Upholds FCC Data Breach Order – Analyzing the Implications for Telecom Carriers and the FCC 2026-08-07 19:50 JD Supra - California [co-author: Hannah Donahue] This post was updated August 5, 2026, to reference the court's grant of en banc rehearing on July 31, 2026. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently upheld data breach reporting requirements issued by the …
- North Carolina Ports cyberattack update 2026-08-07 19:27 WXII 12 - North Carolina The North Carolina Ports reported Friday, the gates at the Port of Wilmington, the Port of Morehead City, and the Charlotte Inland Port are following normal operating schedules as of Friday, following cyberattack earlier this week.
- Surviving modern ransomware 2026-08-07 19:23 IT Brew - New York Over the past few years, ransomware has evolved into one of the most pressing threats facing organizations and the IT professionals tasked with defending them. Ransomware attackers have embraced AI and cutting-edge tools to more effectively deceive …
- Ransomware attack targets Coweta 2026-08-07 19:13 KJRH - Oklahoma COWETA, Okla. — A ransomware attack targeted Coweta on August 5th. The city got the contracted IT provider and additional cybersecurity professionals to work securing systems, preventing further intrusion, and starting the recovery process. The attack …
- Brown Health offers identity protection services after massive patient data breach in Mass. 2026-08-07 19:12 The Boston Globe - Massachusetts PROVIDENCE — Brown University Health confirmed on Thursday a data breach that compromised the personal information of hundreds of thousands of people, mostly in Massachusetts. The incident took place in December 2025 at the Hawthorn location of the …
- Maine-based hotel group sued over data breach that impacted more than 7,000 2026-08-07 19:01 Maine Public Broadcasting Network A Biddeford woman is suing a Freeport-based hotel group in federal court after her personal information was stolen in a data breach last November. A class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of nearly 7,200 people whose names, Social Security numbers and …
- English National Ballet warns of possible data breach following cyber attack 2026-08-07 18:50 Continuity, Insurance & Risk Magazine English National Ballet has warned customers that personal contact information may have been exposed following a cyber attack affecting its customer relationship management provider. This week, the organisation wrote to customers whose details are held on …
- Trezor user says life savings stolen via Google phishing ad 2026-08-07 18:28 crypto.news A crypto user claims he lost his life savings after a sponsored Google result impersonating Trezor directed him to a phishing website. Summary David said a sponsored Google result led him to a fake Trezor website. The phishing page was hosted on Google …
- Cyberattack targets Coweta water authority 2026-08-07 18:23 The Newnan Times-Herald - Georgia Hackers gained access to controls at the Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority and attempted to turn valves on and off, but the cyberattack did not disrupt water service, according to the authority. CWASA was one of several municipal water systems …
- Coast Guard says it is monitoring cyberattack that disrupted North Carolina’s ports 2026-08-07 17:24 CyberScoop The U.S. Coast Guard said it is monitoring the aftermath of a cyberattack that disrupted gate operations at all three of North Carolina’s port facilities this week, though it offered few details as the investigation into the breach continues. A Coast Guard …
- Phishing site impersonates Trezor in top Google search result, draining user funds 2026-08-07 17:23 Crypto Briefing A fraudulent page hosted on Google Sites topped sponsored results for the popular hardware wallet, tricking victims into surrendering recovery phrases. A phishing site masquerading as Trezor climbed to the top of Google’s sponsored search results on August …
- Hackers exploit BNB Chain smart contracts to distribute malware via fake CAPTCHAs 2026-08-07 17:23 Crypto Briefing A campaign called ClickFix uses a technique known as EtherHiding to store malicious payloads on the BNB Smart Chain, making them nearly impossible to take down Cybercriminals have found an unsettlingly clever use for blockchain’s most celebrated feature: …
- CRA data breach: Some Canadians could be eligible for up to $5,000, compensation applications now open 2026-08-07 17:22 CTV News
- Atiku Raises Alarm Over Suspicious Credit Into His Private Bank Account, Questions Data Breach Risk 2026-08-07 17:19 Arise News Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns after an unknown person paid money into one of his private bank accounts. Atiku said the transfer, described as a “Contribution …
- Coweta city leaders hope to recover some documents after ransomware attack 2026-08-07 17:11 News On 6 - Oklahoma COWETA, Okla. -The City of Coweta is dealing with a ransomware attack that has left employees unable to access some computers and online files. City officials say no credit card or payment information has been compromised, but the attack is affecting some …
- EFCC Arrests Self-Styled Spiritualist Over Alleged $1,100 Sextortion 2026-08-07 16:58 New Telegraph The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a self-acclaimed spiritualist, Odigie Moses, over his alleged involvement in a sextortion scheme that reportedly defrauded an Indian woman of $1,100. The anti-graft agency disclosed that the …
- Gulf Sextortion Cases Rise: Female-Led Firm Offers Discreet Content Removal for UAE, Dubai and Saudi Arabia 2026-08-07 16:58 EIN Presswire The world's first female-led content removal firm Leak Content Removal offers discreet DMCA and reputation services to UAE, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, August 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Digital …
- French rugby club Stade Français restores systems after cyberattack, probes data leak 2026-08-07 16:54 The Record French rugby club Stade Français Paris confirmed that it had been hit by a cyberattack that disrupted part of its information systems. The club said Thursday that it had already restored its IT environment from clean backups, allowing operations to …
- Computer maker Framework notifies ‘all customers’ of a data breach 2026-08-07 16:52 TechCrunch Framework, a company that makes modular repairable computers, said it has notified all of its customers that hackers stole their names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses, due to an incident at a company that provides business …
- 'Ransomware can be defeated. Don't pay the ransom': the new book by Juan Ricardo Palacio Escobar 2026-08-07 16:49 Democrata The specialist in applied cryptography and ransomware recovery Juan Ricardo Palacio Escobar presents a work based on more than 30 years of professional experience and 20 real cases that dismantles one of the biggest myths of cybersecurity: that paying the …
- Canadians affected by 2020 CRA data breach can now apply for compensation 2026-08-07 16:39 CTV News
- Ajax, ING and Ace & Tate hit by data breach 2026-08-07 16:28 DutchNews August 7, 2026 Photo: Depositphotos.com See more DutchNews articles in your Google search results See more DutchNews articles in your Google search results Add as a favourite source on Google Add DutchNews as a favourite source on Google Football club Ajax …
- Self-Propagating Malware ChainDrop Hits Over 400 NPM Packages in Massive Supply Chain Attack 2026-08-07 16:26 CPO Magazine A massive supply chain attack on the Node Package Manager (npm) registry has infected over 400 packages with over 2 billion downloads with the self-propagating malware ChainDrop, a new variant of the Shai-Hulud worm, Microsoft Threat Intelligence says …
- Update: Commission issues guidance for charities after Beacon CRM data breach 2026-08-07 15:56 Civil Society Media The Charity Commission has published guidance for organisations affected by a recent data breach at software firm Beacon CRM. Beacon CRM, which supports more than 1,000 charities, earlier this week reported that “compromised credentials” were used to copy …
- AI fueling phishing scams: All you need to know 2026-08-07 15:51 FOX 7 Austin - Texas
- South Korea's government overtakes telcos as top cyber attack target 2026-08-07 15:31 Computer Weekly Government bodies have displaced telecoms operators as the most heavily targeted sector in South Korea, and the state-sponsored groups that have attacked the country for years no longer have it to themselves. That is the reading of Sojun Ryu, senior …
- Low risk for those affected: Website mconcept.lu targeted by cyberattack 2026-08-07 15:17 RTL Today The Ministry of Mobility and Public Works reported on Friday that a cyberattack has occurred on the website mconcept.lu. The incident was discovered on 3 August and was quickly brought under control. According to analysis, an external party had managed to …
- Levi Strauss corporate data stolen in cyberattack 2026-08-07 15:01 Silicon Republic No consumer data was impacted in the hack, the company clarified in a regulatory filing. US apparel maker Levi Strauss said that hackers gained access to three of its workers’ company-issued computers using social engineering techniques, joining a growing …
- Cape May, Woodbine water systems targeted in cyberattack. Here’s what we know. 2026-08-07 14:58 The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania Listen to article • 0:00 min Two South Jersey towns were victims of cyberattacks last week targeting the water supplies of towns across the country. Officials in Cape May and Woodbine confirmed their water systems were hacked in the early morning hours of …