Latest Internet & Cybersecurity News
Hasbro Hit by Cyberattack
Toy maker Hasbro suffered a cyberattack, as reported in the latest Cybercrime Wire update. Details on the impact remain emerging, but it underscores vulnerabilities in consumer goods sectors. This incident follows a pattern of high-profile breaches targeting major companies.
Gun Owners' Personal Data Hacked
Personal data of gun owners was compromised in a cyberattack on a French government site, according to Conexian reports cited in Cybercrime Wire. The breach exposes sensitive information to potential exploitation. Authorities are investigating the scope and perpetrators.
North Korean Hackers Hijack Open Source Project
North Korean hackers hijacked a popular open source access project to spread malware, per Tech Crunch. This tactic highlights risks in software supply chains. Developers are urged to verify dependencies.
CareCloud Notifies SEC of Potential Patient Data Leak
Healthcare software firm CareCloud informed the SEC about a potential leak of patient data, as noted by The Record. This could affect numerous users' privacy. The company is assessing the breach's extent.
South Africa's National Statistical Service Suffers Ransomware Attack
The National Statistical Service of South Africa faced a ransomware attack, reported by Cape Town ETC. Critical data operations were disrupted. Recovery efforts are underway amid national concerns.
AI Attack Trends Reshape Cybersecurity at RSAC 2026
RSAC 2026 in San Francisco highlighted AI-generated attacks, autonomous threats, and quantum risks. Enterprises are adopting deeper defenses like AI-powered protection at machine speed. Survey data shows LLM and gen AI security overtaking cloud priorities.
Quantum Computing Threat Nears Enterprises
Quantum computing could decrypt legacy algorithms soon, urging built-in protections, per IBM's Mark Hughes at RSAC. Enterprises must accelerate post-quantum cryptography adoption. Timing remains uncertain but imminent.
Trump Proposes $707M Cut to CISA Budget
President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget seeks to slash CISA's funding by $707 million, following prior cuts. Critics argue it weakens cyber risk management. The proposal refocuses on core missions amid inefficiency claims.
UK Cybercrime Cases Surge to 1.4 Million
UK cybercrime cases rose from 774,000 to over 1.4 million, growing 3x faster than police staffing. Each officer handles more cases, straining resources. New ransomware laws may trap businesses in compliance issues.
Hackers Hijack Axios npm Package to Spread RATs
Attackers compromised the Axios npm package to distribute remote access trojans. This supply chain attack targets developers worldwide. Users should update packages immediately.
European Commission Confirms Cloud Data Breach
The European Commission verified a cloud data breach affecting multiple entities. Up to 90GB of data was published online. Investigations continue into the full impact.
FAL.CON 2026 Focuses on Securing AI Revolution
CrowdStrike's FAL.CON 2026 event in Las Vegas (Aug 31-Sep 3) gathers 10,000+ leaders to address AI cybersecurity challenges. It emphasizes future-proofing defenses. Registration and sessions are now highlighted.