The EU’s cybersecurity agency reveals hacktivist groups are overwhelmingly responsible for DDoS attacks on public sector targets. While these attacks dominate incident numbers, data breaches and ransomware cause far more disruption to critical services.
Google has blocked a staggering 749 million Anna’s Archive URLs from search results following copyright complaints. The shadow library search engine, which only launched in 2022, now represents 5% of all takedown requests Google has ever received. Copyright holders are desperately trying to keep the
Australia is expanding its world-first social media ban to include Reddit and Kick, requiring platforms to block users under 16 by December 10, 2025. The law carries fines up to A$50 million for non-compliance, but critics warn age verification methods could compromise all users’ privacy.
Have I Been Pwned just processed the largest breach dataset in its history, adding nearly 2 billion email addresses and 1.3 billion passwords. The data comes from credential stuffing lists compiled from previous breaches. Despite rumors, Gmail itself wasn’t hacked – these are recycled credentials fr
Reddit and streaming site Kick have been added to Australia’s upcoming social media ban for children under 16. The legislation takes effect December 10 and puts enforcement responsibility on platforms rather than parents.
Google just expanded Chrome’s autofill feature beyond passwords to include sensitive identification documents. The feature requires “enhanced autofill” to be enabled and promises better form recognition. But is storing your passport in a browser really a good idea?
A former compliance officer is suing Capula Investment Management, claiming he was wrongfully terminated after questioning the firm’s expense practices. The lawsuit alleges the $32 billion hedge fund expensed artwork and private jet travel improperly.
Social platforms are overhauling their approach to AI content as synthetic media floods feeds. Meta’s new Vibes feed features only AI-generated videos, while Pinterest and others implement mandatory labeling systems. The moves signal a major shift in how platforms value and verify human content.
The FCC unanimously voted to close security loopholes, potentially banning future and existing DJI drones. While current owners are safe for now, new sales could be blocked by December without an audit. DJI calls the process unfair.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s cybersecurity program has been deemed “not effective” by federal auditors. The agency’s security maturity dropped dramatically while 35 systems operated without proper authorization. Staff cuts and contractor terminations have crippled the agency’s security
