- Phishing emails flood Eckerd College inboxes 2026-10-17 20:03 The Current - Florida Since the end of spring semester, the number of students receiving phishing scam emails has rapidly increased. These emails aim to trick students into giving up personal information, often posing as school-wide emails or communication from fellow students …
- Using an AI Agent Makes You a Sucker for Phishing Emails 2026-10-17 18:47 Futurism - Florida Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech It’s not exactly a challenge most of the time to identify a sketchy phishing email that crudely impersonates an otherwise trusted institution or tries to lure you into a too-good-to-be-true …
- 16-year-old sues district over Title IX claims tied to alleged privacy breach 2026-10-17 17:55 Fox News Michigan high school athlete Briley Lechner tells Fox News Digital she felt "uncomfortable" and "disrespected" after learning days later that a transgender player allegedly shared the girls' locker room during a volleyball match. …
- Just when we thought targeted ads couldn't get any worse, these were found serving malware 2026-10-17 16:09 TechRadar Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Researchers uncovered a zero-click spyware campaign delivered through online advertisements, requiring no user interaction Journalists’ devices were infected with …
- Hackers access German party account, send phishing email to Merz 2026-10-17 16:07 Yahoo News Hackers have broken into the email account of the conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) party in the German city of Heilbronn and sent thousands of phishing messages to government departments, other political contacts and even Chancellor Friedrich Merz. …
- AI Enabled Ransomware, New Threat 2026-10-17 14:09 Live Law Ransomware has always operated on this basic business model: Cryptically compromise someone's data, demand ransom, and reap the benefits of the victim with no alternative but to pay. Not only the model, but the economics of the model, have changed. …
- The Bend Sessions to feature immersive talk from WCATA on sextortion scams this Tuesday 2026-10-17 12:14 GMToday - Wisconsin WEST BEND — The Bend Theater, 125 N. Main St., will welcome the Washington County Anti-Trafficking Advocates to present "As the Case Unfolds: A Sextortion Scam in Real Time" during The Bend Sessions at 7 p.m. Tuesday. "As the Case Unfolds …
- Illinois woman waited 80 days for her late father’s life insurance after a cyberattack — but the insurer kept charging him 2026-10-17 11:56 AOL Stephanie McWoods was counting on her late father’s life insurance policy to help cover funeral expenses and ease some of the burden on her family during an already difficult time. But getting access to the money he left behind turned into a months-long …
- CenterPoint Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of More Than 1 Million Texans 2026-10-17 11:32 African American News - Texas HOUSTON — A CenterPoint Energy data breach exposed sensitive personal information tied to 1,062,060 Texans, according to a filing in the Texas attorney general’s public data-breach database. The state listing says the affected records included names, …
- Cyberattack on supermarkets: How can companies protect themselves from cyberattacks? 2026-10-17 10:51 RTL Today Supermarket shelves in France were left empty earlier this week after a cyberattack disabled the refrigeration systems in around 300 stores. As a result, fridges and freezers overheated, sometimes reaching up to 50°C, spoiling kilos of meat, dairy products …
- Jensen Huang rejects AI cyberattack tradeoffs 2026-10-17 10:13 The Hans India Huang’s comments put him at odds with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who has previously suggested that society may need to accept some negative consequences as AI becomes more powerful and widely used. Speaking to Fortune in London, Huang made his position clear …
- Calendar phishing scam sweeping UK with households at risk 2026-10-17 09:16 Birmingham Live Calendar phishing scam sweeping UK with households at risk A calendar phishing scam is doing the rounds - and putting UK households at risk. Luke Wescott, a threat detection engineer at Sublime Security, says calendar phishing is still relatively new but …
- Florida driver license and motor vehicle records potentially exposed in data breach 2026-10-17 08:07 BNO News The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) says a cybercriminal accessed department records in September, potentially exposing driver license information, motor vehicle data, document images and other personal information. The …
- Android Malware Exposes Its Own Operators While Hijacking Phones and Stealing Sensitive Data 2026-10-17 08:07 GBHackers An Android remote-access Trojan, YuanKong, whose weakly protected dropper reveals more than its hidden payload: it exposes the operator account identifiers embedded in each build. Analysis of 110 droppers uncovered 57 distinct child payloads, 42 operator …
- Midnight Blizzard-Linked Malware Server Still Delivering Payloads 8 Weeks After Disclosure 2026-10-17 08:07 GBHackers A server linked to a malware campaign attributed to a Midnight Blizzard-associated cluster was still delivering malicious files on October 5, 2026. The server returned HTTP 200 responses for multiple payload paths, including one used by simple Windows …
- New ROMULUS Malware Platform Uses Six Servers to Deliver Multiple Malicious Payloads 2026-10-17 08:07 GBHackers ROMULUS, a shared ClickFix delivery platform operating across six identified servers, with confirmed routes distributing a trojanized Stardock package and LegionLoader. The discovery connects infrastructure from a recently documented ChatGPT Custom GPT …
- New GhostBat Android Malware Targets 60 Banking and UPI Apps to Steal PINs 2026-10-17 08:07 GBHackers A new GhostBat RAT variant targets 60 Android financial application packages used in India, combining accessibility-based PIN capture with a transparent overlay that intercepts interactions inside legitimate Google Pay and MobiKwik interfaces. The findings …
- SideCopy Hackers Target Indian Organizations With ReverseRAT Malware to Steal Data 2026-10-17 08:07 GBHackers Indian authorities have warned that SideCopy hackers are targeting Indian organizations, including academic institutions, with spear-phishing attacks that deploy ReverseRAT on Windows systems. The October 15, 2026, advisory classifies the threat as medium …
- India issues first ever AI agent cyber-attack warning. What’s at stake? 2026-10-17 07:36 Mint NEW DELHI: Late on Thursday, India’s Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert-In) issued a ‘critical’ warning against cyber-attacks on public and private technology infrastructure by autonomous, artificially intelligent ‘agents’, or bots with specific skills …
- Conduent settles data breach class action lawsuit for $80M 2026-10-17 06:20 Markets Insider In a regulatory filing, the company stated, “On October 16, 2026, Conduent (CNDT) Incorporated, Conduent Business Services, LLC and Conduent State & Local Solutions, entered into a Class Action Settlement Agreement and Release with the plaintiffs to …
- Cosmetics company data breach affects 340,000 clients 2026-10-17 06:19 ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Cosmetics company Napoleon Perdis has been hit by a data breach, affecting almost 340,000 customers. In an email to customers, the company said it was informed in June that a third party it had used to store customer records, Retail Express, had been hit …
- Microsoft exposes how USDT-funded phishing network targeted 75,000 organizations 2026-10-17 05:50 CryptoSlate Microsoft disrupted cryptocurrency-accepting cybercrime suppliers linked to more than one billion phishing messages worldwide this year. The company and cybersecurity group Health-ISAC secured a US court order to seize and redirect domains supporting YAM …
- G7 Plans AI Cyberattack Drills as Regulators Focus on Bank Recovery 2026-10-17 03:56 The Will G7 finance ministers and central bank governors have approved tabletop exercises for AI-enabled cyberattacks on financial systems. The simulations will test existing response procedures and could involve private financial institutions. The IMF says AI can …
- What Is DLP Software? A Complete Guide to Data Loss Prevention 2026-10-17 03:38 The Good Men Project - California — Businesses handle sensitive information every day, from customer records and financial details to intellectual property and confidential documents. While cybersecurity measures can protect against external attacks, data can also be exposed through …
- NY, Conn. Secure $2.7M Deal Over Health Network Data Breach 2026-10-17 03:05 Law360 By Allison Grande ( October 16, 2026, 11:01 PM EDT) -- A pediatric health network and its information technology manager have agreed to pay $2.7 million to resolve the New York and Connecticut attorneys general's claims that they failed to institute …
- Frontier Settles Connecticut's Data Breach Probe For $625K 2026-10-17 01:01 Law360 By Nadia Dreid ( October 16, 2026, 8:56 PM EDT) -- Frontier is going to pay $625,000 to end a Connecticut state investigation into a data breach that compromised the Social Security numbers of nearly 60,000 people in the state two and a half years ago.... …
- CT Settles 2024 Data Breach That Compromised 58,000 Residents’ Information 2026-10-17 00:25 CT News Junkie - Connecticut Credit: Tero Vesalainen / Shutterstock HARTFORD, CT — Connecticut has reached a $625,000 settlement with Frontier Communications Parent Inc. to resolve an investigation into an April 2024 data breach that compromised sensitive personal information, …
- New Aoki Malware Targets ChatGPT, Claude, Codex and Gemini to Steal Credentials 2026-10-17 00:16 Cyber Security News Aoki, also known as Aokigahara, is a data-stealing malware that has added credentials for AI tools to its growing list of targets. Recent versions seek local files and session data linked to ChatGPT, Claude, OpenAI Codex, Cursor, Codeium and Gemini. The …
- Chinese Phishing Network Uses 17,000 Domains to Target Japanese Banks and Steal Credentials 2026-10-17 00:16 Cyber Security News A large Chinese-language phishing operation has used around 17,000 internet domains to impersonate banks, payment services, retailers and other well-known brands, with Japan as its main target. The operation relies on three related phishing kits—CoGUI, …
- Hackers Use New ROMULUS ClickFix Platform to Deliver Malware and Evade Security Detection 2026-10-17 00:15 Cyber Security News Hackers are using a newly identified platform called ROMULUS to deliver malware through ClickFix traps, combining hidden PowerShell scripts, altered software installers, and encrypted archives. The platform supports separate infection paths, including one …
- Ontario man wanted for defrauding northern Albertan Indigenous government of $857,000 in targeted cyberattack 2026-10-17 00:07 Peace Country Sun Wood Buffalo RCMP say they have identified a suspect allegedly involved in defrauding the Fort McMurray Métis local government of approximately $857,000.Article content The investigation began in Nov. 2021 after the local government reported being the …
- Cyberattack takes down thousands of refrigerators in France, should you be worried? 2026-10-16 23:46 India Today On the night of October 11, hundreds of supermarkets across France went into a tizzy. Their refrigerators, usually meant to keep food items nice and cool, started heating up suddenly. But this was no ordinary hardware malfunction. It was no staff slip …
- Data Breach Hits Florida Highway Safety Records, State Offers Free Credit Protection 2026-10-16 23:44 The Free Press - Tampa - Florida An unauthorized user accessed Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles records last month, prompting state officials to offer free credit monitoring to affected residents. Agency officials confirmed the breach occurred on September 4, 2026, …
- Cyberattack breaches Heber City IT network 2026-10-16 23:37 KPCW - Utah Heber City’s website was not affected, and officials say essential services were never suspended. Residents can continue to pay bills online. An investigation into the attack is underway with assistance from the FBI. The city says there is no concern the …
- Massive Cyberattack Targets Refrigeration Systems at French Supermarkets 2026-10-16 22:02 The ACHR NEWS A massive cyberattack targeting refrigeration control systems at hundreds of French supermarkets has resulted in widespread food losses, disrupted operations, and millions of dollars in potential damages. It has also raised concerns about the security of …
- A Cyberattack Hit GIANT and Stop & Shop’s Grocery Store Parent Company — Here’s How It’s Affecting Your Shopping Trip 2026-10-16 21:52 WOBM New Jersey If you’ve been inside a GIANT or Stop & Shop in Jersey or Pa. this week, you’ve probably noticed things haven’t been quite right. Since Monday, Oct. 12, the apps and websites for both grocery chains have been down after a cybersecurity issue at their …
- Central Ohio Primary Care Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates After COPC Confirms 1.4 Million Patients and Employees Affected 2026-10-16 21:29 EIN Presswire COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Central Ohio Primary Care (COPC) data breach. On October 15, 2026, COPC confirmed that a …
- Annual Benefits Enrollment guide available online; beware of phishing emails and texts 2026-10-16 21:24 Marquette Today - Wisconsin Annual Benefits Enrollment officially kicks off Monday, Oct. 26. Employees will receive an Annual Benefits Enrollment announcement from Marquette University via U.S. mail. Information on Annual Benefits Enrollment is now available on the 2027 Annual …
- Understanding phishing and social engineering 2026-10-16 21:19 Ohio University Phishing and social engineering are common ways that bad actors try to get access to systems and personal information. In order to help students, faculty and staff protect their personal information and institutional data, Ohio University's Information …
- Student information stolen in cyberattack, says Burnaby school district 2026-10-16 21:18 Vancouver Sun While the district described the impact on students, parents and guardians as “limited” and said the most sensitive information remained secure, it warned that the stolen files may contain students’ and parents’ names and contact information, schools, …
- Cyberattack on Court Contractor Freezes Bankruptcy Notices Nationwide 2026-10-16 21:04 Hoodline - California Bankruptcy notices meant for creditors and other parties across the entire federal court system have gone undelivered since Oct. 9, after a cybersecurity incident disrupted the contractor that runs the system behind the scenes. Paper and electronic notices …
- This New Cyberattack Can Infect Your Computer Just By Running An Ad 2026-10-16 20:52 BGR - New York Common knowledge (and cybersecurity experts) says you still need some form of antivirus software on your computer. Of course, common-sense practices such as never clicking on attachments from emails you don't recognize should be your first line of …
- Secure.com says ransomware budgets should fix basics first 2026-10-16 20:49 SecurityBrief Secure.com has published an analysis arguing that ransomware budgets should focus on basic security gaps rather than artificial intelligence threats. It says the main entry points for ransomware remain stolen passwords, unpatched internet-facing systems …
- 11 Types of Phishing + Tips to Prevent Phishing Attacks 2026-10-16 20:41 Panda Security What is a phishing attack? Phishing is a type of cyberattack in which cybercriminals use deceptive tactics to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information. Some common types of phishing include: From deceptive emails and fake websites to social …
- Stolen employee password caused city cyberattack, mayor says 2026-10-16 20:27 KOLN - Nebraska NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - City officials said a stolen employee password caused last week’s cyberattack on city and county computer systems. Mayor Brandon Kelliher said the city’s IT team caught the breach quickly and brought in state and National Guard …
- Technical fault disrupts flights across Italy, cyberattack ruled out 2026-10-16 20:07 TRT World Flights across Italy were severely disrupted on Friday after technical issues affected the data transmission network supporting air traffic control nationwide, Italian news agency ANSA reported. Air navigation service provider ENAV said it had introduced …
- Frontline Education Data Breach Impacts School Employees 2026-10-16 19:48 Government Technology (TNS) — A data breach at a Pennsylvania software maker has exposed the personal information of more than 1,600 employees of Methuen Public Schools, according to the district. Frontline Education, which markets school administration software, has informed …
- Medical Data Rx Data Breach Investigation: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Probes Class Action Claims After Customer Data Is Exposed 2026-10-16 19:18 EIN Presswire NEWTOWN, Pa., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from a reported data breach at Medical Data Rx. Anyone who has received a data breach notice from Medical …
- Affected patients begin receiving money from $11M settlement in Norton Healthcare cyberattack 2026-10-16 19:08 Wave 3 - Kentucky LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB+WAVE) — Money from a multimillion-dollar settlement in a Norton Healthcare lawsuit over a cyberattack in 2023 is being distributed. Norton agreed to pay $11 million to resolve the class action lawsuit. Affected patients started …
- Japan’s False Emergency Alert for a 9.9 Earthquake Wasn’t a Cyberattack 2026-10-16 18:53 Gizmodo The people of Japan received a jarring emergency alert at 12:40 p.m. local time Friday (overnight Thursday-Friday in the U.S.) warning of a 9.9-magnitude earthquake, a measurement never recorded in history. Journalists made the same warning on TV, and city …