- Critical PHP flaws raise cyberattack fears worldwide 2026-10-23 07:11 Orissa Post Two critical security flaws in PHP, a programming language that powers a large number of websites worldwide, could allow hackers to break into vulnerable servers without logging in. Attackers could run harmful programs remotely, steal sensitive information …
- Hyderabad NBFC loses Rs 3.3 crore in 87-minute cyberattack 2026-10-23 06:59 The Siasat Daily Hyderabad: A Hyderabad-based non-banking financial company (NBFC) allegedly lost more than Rs 3.3 crore in a cyberattack that lasted 87 minutes. Based on a complaint filed by the company’s chief financial officer (CFO) at the TGCSB headquarters on October …
- Railway urges users to revoke API keys after cyberattack exposes customer secrets 2026-10-23 06:55 MediaNama Cloud hosting platform Railway has urged all users to replace their API keys and other stored credentials after discovering a cyberattack that may have exposed sensitive customer data. In an October 21 blog post, the company said an unauthorised third …
- Japan Plans AI Cyberattack Simulations After PHP Flaws Disrupt Internet 2026-10-23 06:35 StratNews Global Japan Plans AI-Powered Cyberattack Simulations Japan will establish a team to simulate cyberattacks using artificial intelligence to identify weaknesses in technology systems, as organisations worldwide respond to critical vulnerabilities in the PHP …
- World : Britain’s Defense Chief Urges Public To Prepare For Cyberattack-Driven Supply Chain Disruptions 2026-10-23 06:26 Bernama LONDON, Oct 23 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Britain’s defence secretary called on the public Thursday to take steps to be prepared for supply chain disruptions from cyberattacks or emergency situations, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing BBC. Wes Streeting warned …
- Urgent: Ransomware Attacks Explode 50% — AI is the New Weapon, And It’s Targeting YOU 2026-10-23 06:05 The Tech Edvocate “`html We often hear about cybersecurity threats, but the latest intelligence paints a truly chilling picture. Ransomware attacks aren’t just increasing; they’ve entered what some experts are calling a ‘golden age’ for cybercriminals. If that sounds …
- Capcom’s Catastrophic Data Breach: What 11 Million Users Need To Do Now 2026-10-23 06:05 The Tech Edvocate When you log into your favorite gaming platforms, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about the security of your personal data. You trust that companies like Capcom, with their massive global presence and beloved franchises, have robust systems in …
- PHP Security Vulnerability Sparks Global Cyber Attack Attempts 2026-10-23 05:40 Ratopati A serious security vulnerability has been discovered in PHP, a programming language used to operate many websites, leading to a surge in cyber attack attempts worldwide. Following the public disclosure of the security flaw, cloud service providers have …
- CZ says AI hacking fears in crypto are overblown, warns phishing is the real threat 2026-10-23 05:11 Crypto Briefing The Binance founder argues AI is more likely to hurt crypto users through leaked data and social engineering than by breaking encryption Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has a message for anyone losing sleep over AI cracking crypto’s encryption. That is …
- North Korean internet was hit by DDoS cyberattack, network monitoring firm says 2026-10-23 05:06 Devdiscourse A cyberattack likely caused intermittent internet outages in North Korea that took down several of the reclusive country's state-managed websites this week, analysis by US network monitoring company Kentik found. North Korea's internet …
- Britain’s defense chief urges public to prepare for cyberattack-driven supply chain disruptions 2026-10-23 04:35 Anadolu Agency Burak Bir 23 October 2026•Update: 23 October 2026 Britain’s defense secretary called on the public Thursday to take steps to be prepared for supply chain disruptions from cyberattacks or emergency situations. Wes Streeting warned that people needed to be …
- AI-powered hackers exploit PHP flaw as Europe takes government websites offline; NSA warns of cyberattack risks 2026-10-23 04:35 Hindustan Times Government websites across Europe were taken offline on Wednesday as cybersecurity experts raised concerns about serious security flaws in PHP, a programming language used by millions of websites. The move came as the US National Security Agency (NSA) …
- Testing giant sued over data breach affecting 7 million California students 2026-10-23 03:52 Daily Journal - California Days after California education officials disclosed a massive data breach involving Educational Testing Service, the standardized testing giant was sued in federal court over a cyberattack that allegedly exposed sensitive information belonging to 7 million …
- Data breach in the state's Safevoice system 2026-10-23 02:47 2News Nevada
- CT secretary of the state warns businesses of phishing email scam 2026-10-23 02:38 Hartford Business Journal - Connecticut Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas on Wednesday issued a warning to businesses about a phishing email scam that impersonates her office’s Business Services Division in an apparent attempt to steal sensitive information or install malicious …
- ABC staff targeted in sophisticated cyber attack 2026-10-23 01:52 ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) The ABC has wiped staff devices that were exposed to a new, sophisticated cyber attack carried out as part of a broader campaign to track and even hack into networks of some of Australia's most high-profile and sensitive organisations. It can be …
- Scammers Exploit Dell and Staples Order Emails to Bypass Traditional Phishing Detection 2026-10-23 01:21 GBHackers Scammers are abusing legitimate Dell and Staples order notifications to deliver callback phishing lures, embedding fraudulent helpline numbers inside transactional emails that pass authentication checks. Cisco Talos observed roughly 1,400 messages across …
- Millions of Cyberattack Attempts Target PHP Flaws as Governments and Companies Rush to Secure Systems 2026-10-23 01:19 Sri Lanka Guardian Companies and governments worldwide scrambled to secure systems running the PHP programming language on Thursday after the disclosure of critical vulnerabilities triggered a surge in attempted cyberattacks. Cloud services providers reported millions of …
- Lawsuit seeks $5 million over Pentagon data breach 2026-10-23 01:12 Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C Two Marines filed a $5 million class action lawsuit against the Defense Department alleging that it did not properly protect their personal information and was slow to warn people affected by a data breach at the Defense Manpower Data Center. (Dalton …
- Pentagon sued over data breach affecting more than 3 million people 2026-10-23 01:08 Federal News Network - Maryland The lawsuit argues that DoD knew about problems with its cybersecurity practices but continued to “intentionally disregard its cybersecurity responsibilities.” Anastasia Obis October 22, 2026 7:03 pm 3 min read Two Marines are suing the Defense Department …
- As Quest Diagnostics experiences major data breach, Alvernia professor offers cyber safety tips 2026-10-23 00:58 WFMZ - Pennsylvania BERKS COUNTY, Pa. - Quest Diagnostics, a clinical laboratory company, is experiencing a major data breach, putting customers’ personal data at risk. "People want that information so that they can sell it or use it against you," said Eric Robuck, …
- NGRAVE Details $2.56 Million Phishing Attack That Used Fake Wallet Alerts 2026-10-23 00:40 Bitcoinist TL;DR: NGRAVE says attackers hijacked a notification provider used by LIQUID, directing users to a fake recovery-page and stealing at least $2.56 million. A convincing security notification became the entry point for a costly crypto phishing campaign. …
- RBI asks banks, payment firms to forensically clear tech environments in case of a data breach 2026-10-23 00:27 The Economic Times MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed banks, payment system operators and other entities under its purview to treat their technology environments as compromised until forensically cleared following any exposure of credentials or confirmed …
- Toronto police suspend Crime Stoppers partnership after data breach 2026-10-23 00:16 CBC/Radio-Canada 54 minutes ago News Duration 2:16 closed caption The Canadian Crime Stoppers data breach could have huge ramifications in Toronto. The Toronto Police Service has temporarily suspended its use of Crime Stoppers, and as Greg Ross reports, there are concerns …
- Quest Diagnostics confirms patient information accessed in cyberattack, systems temporarily shut down 2026-10-22 23:08 FOX Business Dominari Securities CEO Kyle Wool on Nvidia stocks, investing in cyber security, electric vehicle sales and bitcoin's massive run. Quest Diagnostics confirmed that patient health information or personally identifiable information was involved in a …
- Agencies warn of malicious activity by SafePay ransomware group 2026-10-22 22:42 American Hospital Association A joint advisory issued Oct. 20 by U.S. and international agencies warns of recent activity by the SafePay Ransomware group. The group has been active since 2024, attacking critical infrastructure organizations, including healthcare, across North America …
- Windsor Police Service pauses participation in Crime Stoppers after data breach 2026-10-22 22:35 CBC/Radio-Canada Windsor·New The Windsor Police Service has temporarily paused its participation in the Crime Stoppers program after a cybersecurity breach resulted in the release of more than 1.5 million tips. Toronto Crime Stoppers has also paused its program Play Listen …
- Rexburg teens being extorted by 'Sextortion Scams' 2026-10-22 22:34 Rexburg Standard Journal - Idaho Rexburg Police are warning parents about their children being extorted via “sextortion scams.” “In contrast with the long-term romance cons, these sextortion scams can unfold in just hours or days,” police stated on their Facebook page. It all starts with …
- CISA, FBI, Secret Service & Partners Expose SafePay Ransomware Tactics 2026-10-22 22:05 Executive Gov The joint alert found SafePay one of the most active ransomware threats in 2026 SafePay has hit about 600 victims in the Americas, Europe and Australia Advisory urges patching exploited flaws, multifactor authentication, offline backups and network …
- Agencies warn of malicious activity by SafePay ransomware group 2026-10-22 22:04 American Hospital Association A joint advisory issued Oct. 20 by U.S. and international agencies warns of recent activity by the SafePay Ransomware group. The group has been active since 2024, attacking critical infrastructure organizations, including healthcare, across North America …
- Oneonta schools to close for two days after cyberattack 2026-10-22 21:56 The Daily Star - New York Oneonta city schools will be closed Friday, Oct. 23 and Monday, Oct. 26 as district officials and staff react to a cyberattack that was discovered Thursday, Oct. 22. According to a letter to parents from Schools Superintendent Thomas F. Brindley, the …
- Intake of Crime Stoppers tips in Toronto, surrounding areas paused after data breach 2026-10-22 21:55 Timmins Today TORONTO — Toronto Crime Stoppers has temporarily stopped accepting tips after it said more than 175,000 of them were stolen by hackers earlier this year, alongside nearly 15,000 names. The pause comes after CBC reported that 1.5 million tips submitted to …
- Quest Diagnostics hit by cyberattack 2026-10-22 21:14 MedTech Dive Quest Diagnostics is the latest medtech company to disclose that it was hit by a cyberattack. The testing services company identified unauthorized access to its Quanum Lab Services Manager system on Wednesday, according to a filing with the Securities and …
- US agencies identify 600 victims of SafePay ransomware 2026-10-22 21:12 Arabian Post US cybersecurity authorities have warned that SafePay ransomware operators have compromised at least 600 organisations worldwide, including critical infrastructure providers, and urged businesses to strengthen network defences against further attacks. The …
- 11 victims lose 84,800 patacas in ‘MPay phishing SMS scam’: police 2026-10-22 21:10 The Macau Post Daily The Judiciary Police (PJ) received reports from 11 people who fell victim to an “MPay phishing SMS scam” on Wednesday, losing a combined total of 84,800 patacas, PJ spokesman Cheong Siu Keong said during a regular press conference yesterday. Cheong …
- Toronto Crime Stoppers chair devastated about data breach, says pausing program is ‘right decision’ 2026-10-22 20:56 CTV News
- EU launches investigation into Booking.com over fake listings and phishing scams 2026-10-22 20:40 Hromadske The European Commission has opened an investigation into whether Booking.com is doing enough to protect users from fraudulent accommodation listings and phishing scams under the EU's Digital Services Act. The investigation, announced on October 21, …
- SafeVoice data breach may expose personal information tied to Nevada school safety tips 2026-10-22 20:36 2News Nevada Students and families use SafeVoice to report concerns about school safety and student well-being, trusting that they can speak up anonymously. Now, a cybersecurity incident involving the system's software provider has raised concerns about the privacy …
- Peel, Halton, Hamilton cops halt use of Crime Stoppers after data breach 2026-10-22 20:26 Ottawa Sun Breadcrumb Trail Links Crime Toronto & GTA Decision to stop using the platform comes a day after Toronto Crime Stoppers paused anonymous tips A Halton Regional Police Service vehicle. Photo by Ernest Doroszuk / Files /Toronto Sun Article …
- On Your Side: Ransomware warning; preparing your home for winter 2026-10-22 20:15 KY3 - Missouri SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - In this week’s On Your Side, how to avoid financial complications brought on by ransomware on your mobile device. Plus, we explore some smart ways to prepare your home as temperatures change this holiday season. To report a …
- UK cyberattack prep: Government urges Londoners to stockpile 3 days of food and water 2026-10-22 19:29 Yahoo News - United Kingdom Londoners are being urged to stockpile bottled water, tinned food, and emergency cash to survive a minimum of three days if a hostile cyberattack knocks out critical infrastructure. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting launched the stark survival initiative, …
- 87-minute cyberattack costs Hyd NBFC ₹3.3cr 2026-10-22 19:14 The Times of India
- FBI Director Kash Patel Highlights Cases Of Two Nigerians Extradited To US Over Sextortion 2026-10-22 19:11 Sahara Reporters The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has disclosed that two Nigerian men, Mudasiru Afeez Olawale and Adebola Festus Adekunle, were extradited from Nigeria to the United States in August 2026 to face federal charges related to financially motivated …
- Federal Court accused of 'obfuscation' as data breach crisis deepens 2026-10-22 18:53 ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) An integrity crisis in Australia's court system has deepened, prompting calls from the Coalition and the Greens for the Attorney-General to step in and set up an independent audit. Revelations that highly sensitive court data was accessed in India on …
- US Defense Department Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Data Breach 2026-10-22 18:53 Security Magazine Sasun Bughdaryan via Unsplash Reuters reports that the United States Department of Defense is facing a class action lawsuit, filed after a data breach compromised sensitive, personally identifiable information for millions of current and former military. …
- Toronto Crime Stoppers pauses accepting tips after data breach, Halton also affected 2026-10-22 18:29 Barrie Today TORONTO — Toronto Crime Stoppers has temporarily stopped accepting tips after it says more than 175,000 of them were stolen by hackers earlier this year, alongside nearly 15,000 names. The organization, which allows people to submit confidential crime tips …
- Capcom confirms huge data breach affecting millions of Capcom ID users 2026-10-22 18:21 Windows Central 0 Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Capcom has officially announced on its website that its CAPCOM ID account service has suffered a major data breach at the hands of a third party. While this breach …
- Report: Ransomware Has Entered A 'Golden Age' 2026-10-22 17:57 Manufacturing.net The latest findings from NordLayer Intelligence by NordStellar reveal that ransomware attacks reached record highs in Q3 2026. Experts warn these findings show the ransomware market has moved past its volatile, rebuilding phase and became a thriving …
- Fears of ‘wider’ cyberattack as ‘critical flaw’ forces thousands of websites to shut down 2026-10-22 17:43 IrishCentral There are now fears that even more websites could be at risk due to a ‘critical flaw’ in cybersecurity that has already seen millions of attempted cyberattacks. Major websites across the world, including Wikipedia and Amazon, were forced to take down some …
- Capcom data breach confirmed: More than 11 million accounts impacted 2026-10-22 17:39 Mashable SE Asia Do you play video games like Street Fighter, Resident Evil, or Monster Hunter online? If so, you probably have a Capcom ID — and you should know that there has been a major data breach that has affected millions of accounts. Capcom, the developer of the …