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• Man sentenced to five years for sextortion, sexual abuse of girls aged 9 to 16 2026-03-07 20:08 NL Times A 31-year-old man was sentenced to five years in prison and compulsory psychiatric treatment for sexually abusing multiple girls both online and in person, the Oost-Brabant court announced Friday. The victims were between nine and sixteen years old. The …
• ‘Shared nude pics of minor victims online’: FBI brings Bangladeshi man from Malaysia to US over sextortion charges 2026-03-07 19:08 The Times of India A 28-year-old Bangladeshi man accused of deceiving teenage girls into sending sexually explicit images and then blackmailing them for more has been transported to Alaska to face federal charges of child sexual exploitation, the Associated Press reported. …
• Connecticut’s Proposed Revisions to Data Breach Statute 2026-03-07 14:35 JD Supra - California Connecticut’s attorney general wants “the tea” on your data breaches – even if it means taking matters into their own hands. Connecticut lawmakers recently brewed amendments to Connecticut’s data breach notification statute, which create a first-of-its- …
• Spurgeon & Ors v Capita: High Court Refuses Application to Strike Out Data Breach Compensation Claims 2026-03-07 14:00 JD Supra - California Spurgeon & Ors v Capita plc [2026] EWHC 241 (KB) (9 February 2026). The High Court has refused an application to strike out compensation claims brought by around 4,000 individuals affected by the Capita data security breach. The application claimed …
• After Privacy Breach, Olympic Champion Alysa Liu Issues Urgent Plea to Fans 2026-03-07 13:55 Essentially Sports Alysa Liu became the nation’s heartbeat after her gold-medal-winning free skate performance to Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park” at the Milan Olympics. After all, her medal ended a 24-year drought for American women in the event. However, things recently …
• China-Nexus Hackers Attacking Telecommunication Providers With New Malware 2026-03-07 13:14 Cyber Security News A China-linked advanced persistent threat actor has been actively targeting telecommunications providers across South America since 2024, deploying three new malware implants to gain deep access into critical network infrastructure. The group, tracked as …
• How KYC companies are facing Fake CybersNews Data Breach Claims 2026-03-07 11:17 Technowize - New York Fake news of several KYC firms’ data leaks has moved to the forefront in the last few months. While it startled industry professionals, more logical speculations soon took over. Experts are now saying there isn’t enough proof to say a breach occurred, and …
• Halifax Water warns customers of privacy breach 2026-03-07 11:10 CBC/Radio-Canada Nova Scotia The utility says there's no indication that any financial information is at risk. The utility says the breach involved its Customer Connect online portal Play Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is …
• Multi-Stage VOID#GEIST Malware Delivering XWorm, AsyncRAT, and Xeno RAT 2026-03-07 09:54 The Hacker News Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a multi-stage malware campaign that uses batch scripts as a pathway to deliver various encrypted remote access trojan (RATs) payloads that correspond to XWorm, AsyncRAT, and Xeno RAT. The stealthy attack …
• Transparent Tribe Uses AI to Mass-Produce Malware Implants in Campaign Targeting India 2026-03-07 09:54 The Hacker News Ravie LakshmananMar 06, 2026Threat Intelligence / Cyber Espionage The Pakistan-aligned threat actor known as Transparent Tribe has become the latest hacking group to embrace artificial intelligence (AI)-powered coding tools to strike targets with …
• Coinbase, Microsoft, Europol Disrupt Major Phishing Platform, 330 Domains Taken Down 2026-03-07 09:34 Bitcoin.com
• DeKalb County officials: Data breach may have included personal information 2026-03-07 08:08 WTHR - Indiana Officials say the breach may involve names combined with personal information, such as Social Security number, driver's license number and financial account numbers. DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. — Officials in northeast Indiana are alerting residents to a data …
• City of Arab loses over $400K in phishing scheme tied to new rec center project 2026-03-07 03:53 WAFF 48 - Alabama ARAB, Ala. (WAFF) - Arab city officials said they lost more than $430,000 in a sophisticated phishing scheme tied to the construction of the city’s new recreation center. The City of Arab discovered last week that it had been the victim of a socially …
• TriZetto, Cognizant Hit With Class Claims Over Data Breach 2026-03-07 03:40 Law360 By George Woolston ( March 6, 2026, 5:32 PM EST) -- A Cognizant Technology Solutions-owned healthcare tech company was hit with a proposed class action in New Jersey federal court on Friday over its alleged failure to protect the sensitive personal and …
• Portage County corrections officer indicted on felony charges in sextortion case 2026-03-07 02:54 WKYC - Ohio Austin Wilson, 29, is currently on unpaid administrative leave from the Portage County Sheriff's Office. RAVENNA, Ohio — A Portage County corrections officer has been indicted on a pair of felony counts for charges related to nonconsensual pornography …
• On Your Side: Missouri Department of Revenue reports surge in phishing scams 2026-03-07 02:34 KY3 - Missouri JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) -The Missouri Department of Revenue urges Missourians to remain alert as another surge in phishing texts has been reported. These texts are often threatening and falsely claim to be from a trusted source, …
• Litigation Trends to Watch: 'Cashless ATM' Fees, Manager Misclassifications and ShinyHunters Cyberattack Trigger Suits 2026-03-07 02:18 Detroit Legal News - Michigan
• Coalition report finds sharp rise in ransomware demands as most businesses refuse to pay 2026-03-07 00:45 Reinsurance News Coalition, a cyber insurance and security company, has published the findings of its 2026 Cyber Claims Report, showing that initial ransomware demands in 2025 increased significantly, rising 47% year-on-year. Despite the sharp rise in demands from threat …
• Iran-linked MuddyWater deploys Dindoor malware against U.S. organizations 2026-03-07 00:38 Security Affairs Iran-linked MuddyWater deploys Dindoor malware against U.S. organizations Iran-linked APT MuddyWater targeted U.S. organizations, deploying the new Dindoor backdoor across sectors including banks, airports, and nonprofits. Broadcom’s Symantec Threat Hunter …
• WCSO investigating cyber attack on its computer network 2026-03-06 22:27 WBKO - Kentucky BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The Warren County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) says their employees and their family members were impacted by a cyber attack. On Dec. 20, 2025, the sheriff’s office detected suspicious activity on its computer network. They began an …
• LexisNexis hit by second data breach in two years 2026-03-06 22:24 American Banker - New York Key insight: Threat group FulcrumSec claims to have exfiltrated 2.04 gigabytes of data from LexisNexis Legal & Professional in late February. What's at stake: The compromised data supposedly includes sensitive profiles for federal judges, 118 users …
• Assembly Bill 923 aims to clarify and expand protections against sextortion 2026-03-06 20:13 WJFW - Wisconsin RHINELANDER (WJFW) — Sextortion is on the rise in Wisconsin, and even with the successful passing of Bradyn’s Law, lawmakers are looking to give as many resources as possible to victims. One of these resources is Assembly Bill 923. For the bill’s lead …
• Phishing scammers weaponize ICE ragebait 2026-03-06 20:07 PC World Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports on a phishing scam targeting Emma email platform users with a fake ‘Support ICE’ button designed to create panic and urgency. Clicking the deceptive button redirected victims to fraudulent …
• IBCC suspends verification of matric, inter certificates amid cyberattack threats 2026-03-06 18:58 The Express Tribune Portal being restored for local users, while overseas access remains read-only for time being, says executive director KARACHI: The Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) has suspended the verification of matriculation and intermediate certificates …
• Scattered Spider TfL cyber-attack affected 10 million people, BBC reveals 2026-03-06 18:16 Tech Digest Share Around 10 million people had their personal data stolen during the 2024 cyber-attack on Transport for London (TfL), according to an investigation by the BBC. The figure makes the breach one of the largest in British history, far exceeding the initial …
• Only HOURS left for Americans to claim $5,000 checks from $2.23m data breach settlement – don’t forget the proof 2026-03-06 16:55 The U.S. Sun HOURS remain for Americans to claim up to $5,000 in a settlement against a heart and vascular clinic. Alabama Cardiovascular Group was accused of failing to prevent a data breach that occurred on July 2, 2024 and leaked sensitive information. Sign up for …
• Phishing text message scams targeting Essex County residents 2026-03-06 14:03 CTV News
• Targeted advertising is also targeting malware 2026-03-06 13:38 Computerworld Among the malware attacks leveraging ads, the company pointed to Ghost Cat, Click Fix and SocGholish but there are several new techniques in the pipeline. In future, the company said, we can expect to see new attacks developing, including AI-assisted …
• Star Citizen community erupts over quiet data breach reveal 2026-03-06 12:56 Windows Central Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Windows Central Get the Windows Central Newsletter All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Subscribe …
• TfL admits 2024 cyberattack may have affected over 10 million people — personal customer info stolen, here's what we know so far 2026-03-06 11:04 TechRadar Pro Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get the TechRadar Newsletter Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Subscribe to our …
• Microsoft, Europol disrupt global phishing platform Tycoon 2FA 2026-03-06 10:12 Cybersecurity Dive An international coalition led by Microsoft and Europol has taken down the operations of Tycoon 2FA, a notorious phishing-as-a-service platform that helped cyber criminals gain access to millions of email accounts across the globe.  Microsoft obtained a …
• That attractive online ad might be a malware trap 2026-03-06 09:45 Help Net Security Malware increasingly travels through the infrastructure that delivers online advertising. The Media Trust’s Global Report on Digital Trust, Ad Integrity, and the Protection of People describes a digital ad ecosystem where scam campaigns, malicious …
• Why phishing still works today 2026-03-06 09:39 Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Gal Livschitz, Senior Penetration Tester at Terra Security, explains how phishing has evolved and why employees still fall for it. He outlines how phishing now uses HTTPS, branded pages, and lookalike domains, making …
• Backup strategies are working, and ransomware gangs are responding with data theft 2026-03-06 09:38 Help Net Security Business email compromise (BEC) and funds transfer fraud combined for 58% of all cyber insurance claims filed in 2025, according to data from Coalition covering more than 100,000 policyholders across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia …
• Microsoft warns of new signed malware which deploys remote monitoring tools as backdoors 2026-03-06 08:51 TechRadar Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get the TechRadar Newsletter Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Subscribe to our …
• Europol seizes Tycoon 2FA Phishing service infrastructure in coordinated operation 2026-03-06 08:50 Cybersecurity Insiders Europol, the European law enforcement agency dedicated to combating organized cybercrime, has recently achieved another significant milestone in its fight against online criminal networks. The agency successfully dismantled the IT infrastructure associated …
• Chinese hackers hide malware within Windows and Google Drive to hit government targets 2026-03-06 08:33 TechRadar Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get the TechRadar Newsletter Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Subscribe to our …
• NETSCOUT Demonstrates Changes in DDoS Attack Behaviour, Infrastructure and Capability 2026-03-06 08:30 The Fast Mode NETSCOUT has released the second half of the year 2025’s distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) threat intelligence report, showing evidence of sophisticated attacker collaboration, powerful botnets, and the compromised IoT infrastructure that they affected …
• Hackers exploit OpenClaw to spread malware via GitHub - and a little help from Bing 2026-03-06 08:27 TechRadar Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get the TechRadar Newsletter Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Subscribe to our …
• Phobos Ransomware admin faces up to 20 years after guilty plea 2026-03-06 08:03 Security Affairs Phobos Ransomware admin faces up to 20 years after guilty plea Russian national Evgenii Ptitsyn (43) pleaded guilty in the U.S. for his role in the Phobos ransomware operation. Russian national Evgenii Ptitsyn pleaded guilty in the US to wire fraud …
• Call 997 if you spot a scam, says Fahmi after receiving RM3,000 smishing request himself 2026-03-06 07:56 Malay Mail KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The Communications Ministry will intensify efforts to raise public awareness on the importance of the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC)’s 997 hotline to curb online scams, said its Minister, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said that …
• Priest lost nearly €50,000 in broadband phishing scam 2026-03-06 07:21 The Irish Times A parish priest had almost €50,000 stolen from his personal bank account in a scam after he tried to pay a connection fee for broadband through online banking. The priest told Dublin Circuit Criminal Court that he believes the bank failed him as a customer …
• Jordanian Armed Forces deny cyberattack on website 2026-03-06 07:01 Ammon News Ammon News - The General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces – the Arab Army – denied on Wednesday that the Armed Forces website had been subjected to a cyberattack. A military source said that reports circulating on some social media platforms and …
• Priest loses €50k to broadband phishing scheme: 'I suffer my loss and put it down to a hard loss' 2026-03-06 06:43 Irish Mirror 05:00, 06 Mar 2026 The Criminal Courts of Justice(Image: PA) A parish priest had almost €50,000 stolen from his personal bank account in a scam after he tried to pay a connection fee for broadband through online banking. The priest told Dublin Circuit …
• Cyberattack delays crop incentive for 9,371 Haryana farmers 2026-03-06 04:37 The Indian Express Around one-third of the total farmers found eligible for benefits for crop compensation are yet to receive it – thanks to a cyber-attack on the cloud server. The information was stated by the Haryana government in the ongoing Budget Session of the Assembly …
• Seal Beach is apparently the subject of a cyberattack 2026-03-06 03:46 Sun Newspapers - California Seal Beach appears to have been the subject of a cyberattack.City officials have confirmed “unusual activity” online but provided no details.DeXpose.com, a platform that monitors the so-called darkweb, reported on […]
• Korean fugitive posing as Pinoy and mastermind of $840,000 voice phishing scam nabbed by BI-FSU 2026-03-06 02:45 Journal Online A Korean national wanted for large-scale fraud and tagged as a fugitive from justice in his home country, was nabbed by the Bureau of Immigration-fugitive search unit (BI-FSU). BI-FSU Chief Rendel Ryan Sy said operatives conducted an enforcement operation …
• Malware attack delays National Quarry financials 2026-03-06 02:25 Trinidad and Tobago Guardian A mal­ware at­tack has de­layed au­dits in­to the fi­nan­cial state­ments of Na­tion­al Quar­ries Com­pa­ny. It was re­vealed be­fore a Pub­lic Ac­counts (En­ter­pris­es) Com­mit­tee on Wednes­day, that the Min­istry of Fi­nance had on­ly re­ceived …
• Calls for compensation after Legal Aid Agency cyberattack 2026-03-06 02:11 The Times Ten months after a cyberattack on the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) that compromised the personal data of thousands of applicants, clamour grows for compensation for those affected. Ministry of Justice officials revealed last May that the personal and financial …
• Major phishing operation disrupted in joint Europol action 2026-03-06 01:23 Silicon Republic Tycoon 2FA accounted for around 62pc of all phishing attempts blocked by Microsoft by mid-2025. A joint cybersecurity operation has disrupted one of the world’s largest phishing-as-a-service platforms, called ‘Tycoon 2FA’ and used to bypass multi-factor …