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Co-op Aims to Divert More Young Hackers into Cyber Careers

Supermarket chain the Co-op has announce a new partnership with social impact business The Hacking Games designed to identify cyber talent early on and light a pathway to ethical work. The high street chain was one of several retailers hit by a DragonForce …

US Railroads’ Decade-Old Hacking Risk Exposed

In the vast network of American railroads, where freight trains haul billions of tons of goods annually, a chilling vulnerability has lurked for over a decade: hackers can remotely trigger emergency brakes using inexpensive radio equipment. This flaw, …

Meta Fixes AI Privacy Bug That Exposed User Chats, Awards ₹8.5 Lakh to Ethical Hacker

Meta has resolved a critical privacy flaw in its AI chatbot platform that could have exposed users’ private conversations to malicious actors. The vulnerability, flagged late last year, was responsibly disclosed by ethical hacker Sandeep Hodkasia, who was …

Privacy Commissioner Says Better Passwords Will Help Fight Hackers

Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster says New Zealanders need to improve how they’re using passwords. His warning comes because he’s concerned about the increased risk of privacy breaches caused by privacy spraying. That’s where hackers find one password …

Former U.S. Army Member Pleads Guilty in Telecom Hacking Case

A 21-year-old former U.S. Army soldier has pleaded guilty to participating in a sophisticated cybercrime operation that targeted telecommunications companies through hacking, data theft, and extortion schemes. Cameron John Wagenius, who was stationed in …

Ex-US soldier who Googled 'can hacking be treason' pleads guilty to extortion

A former US Army soldier, who reportedly hacked AT&T, bragged about accessing President Donald Trump's call logs, and then Googled "can hacking be treason," and "US military personnel defecting to Russia," pleaded guilty to …

Former U.S. Soldier Pleads Guilty for Hacking Telecommunications Companies

A former Army soldier has admitted to orchestrating a sophisticated cyber attack scheme targeting telecommunications companies, using advanced hacking tools and darknet forums to steal sensitive data and extort victims for substantial ransoms.  Cameron …

China exposes series of malicious foreign websites and IP addresses used by overseas hacker groups

cyber attack Photo:VCG   China's National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team (CNERT/CC) has uncovered a series of malicious foreign websites and IP addresses used by overseas hacker groups to carry out ongoing cyberattacks against …

Jon Stewart interviews Elmo from hacker den, excuses are made

Elmo's X account was "compromised" on Monday, with hackers using the the Sesame Street favourite's social media for an antisemitic, racist tirade. Having also experienced the online hellhole we're currently living in, Jon Stewart used …

Sesame Street scandal: Hackers blamed for antisemitic posts on Elmo's X account

Published on 14/07/2025 - 15:41 GMT+2 This is not the Sesame Street way...   The popular educational children’s TV show, led by puppets Big Bird, Cookie Monster and Count von Count, usually teaches kids about the alphabet, kindness and generally …

US rail industry still exposed to decade-old hacking threat, experts warn

Facepalm: Despite increasing efforts to protect critical infrastructure, much of the US rail industry continues to rely on technology vulnerable to remote hacking, security researchers and federal officials say. The flaw, which could allow an attacker to …

Albemarle County Hit By Ransomware Attack – Hackers Accessed Residents Personal Details

Albemarle County, Virginia, has fallen victim to a sophisticated ransomware attack that compromised the personal information of county residents, local government employees, and public school staff. The cybercriminal operation successfully infiltrated the …

Prosecutors link Roman Storm to DPRK hackers in trial opening statements

Jury selection in the criminal trial of Tornado Cash co-founder and developer Roman Storm wrapped up on Tuesday, and prosecutors and defense attorneys issued their own statements in a case that could have significant repercussions for the crypto and …

Google says its AI agent stopped a cyberattack even before hackers made a move

With tech giants pouring billions into artificial intelligence, the technology has seen rapid advancement in the past few years. From medical science to problem-solving, AI models are proving to be more effective than humans in some areas. Now, Google has …

Former US Army soldier pleads guilty in phone company hacking, extortion case

(Refiles to add dropped word “case” in headline) By AJ Vicens (Reuters) -A former U.S. Army soldier pleaded guilty on Tuesday to hacking telecommunications companies’ databases, stealing records, and demanding ransoms for the stolen data, the U.S. …

Hackers Exploit Ivanti and Fortinet VPN Vulnerabilities in Attacks on Japanese Companies

Cyber espionage campaigns against Japanese companies have increased in fiscal year 2024, which runs from April 2024 to March 2025, according to a thorough analysis published by Macnica’s Security Research Center. The main objective of these campaigns is to …

Google AI "Big Sleep" Stops Exploitation of Critical SQLite Vulnerability Before Hackers Act

Jul 16, 2025Ravie LakshmananAI Security / Vulnerability Google on Tuesday revealed that its large language model (LLM)-assisted vulnerability discovery framework discovered a security flaw in the SQLite open-source database engine before it could …

Hackers Breaking Internet with 7.3 Tbps and 4.8 Billion Packets Per Second DDoS Attack

The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a paradigm shift in 2025, with Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks reaching unprecedented levels of scale and sophistication. The second quarter of 2025 has marked a historic milestone with the largest …

Iran-linked hackers target London journalist claiming he is a Mossad agent - Times

Fulton Fish Market Hosts Rally Urging President Trump to Halt Empire Wind Project

Fulton Fish Market rally urges Trump to stop Empire Wind, citing threats to seafood jobs, supply chains, and national food security. BRONX, NYC, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yesterday morning, the Fulton Fish Market Cooperative …

NDSC Applauds Former Officials Urging Congress to Stop Dismantling of Education Department and IDEA Block Granting

CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) commends the former Presidential appointees responsible for the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) under …

U.S. Consumers Grow More Confident, Walmart+ Gains Traction, According to Prosper July 2025 Data

The July 2025 wave shows growing resilience, with consumer mood and confidence indicators up and spending intent increasing in several categories WORTHINGTON, OH, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumers are regaining footing …

Cummins Highway Construction Update: July 2025

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Mayor Wu Declares Heat Emergency July 16 Through July 18

BCYF Cooling centers will be open to all residents  BOSTON - Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat emergency for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, July 16 through Friday, July 18 due to the upcoming weather …

AUVSI Testifies Before House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Countering the Threat of Malicious Drone Use

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), testified today before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on …

Frank Ottomanelli to host celebration for Hunters Point South Park Urban Land Institutes 2025 Award for excellence

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten developments from across North America have been selected as winners of the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2025 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence including Hunter’s Point South …

Texas Almanac Named Official State Book of Texas

The Texas Almanac has been officially designated the State Book of Texas following the passage of House Concurrent Resolution 107. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Texas Almanac, produced by the Texas State Historical …

Embedded or Eliminated - New amBaaSsador Program Arms Community Banks for the Embedded Finance Revolution

amBaaSsador Launches to Bring Community Banks into the Embedded Finance Era MO, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a financial era increasingly dominated by digital-native platforms and fintech innovation, community banks are …

Resetting the Table: Free Virtual Course Explores Race, Truth, and Multiracial Democracy

This free 3-part course explores race, truth, and how to build multiracial coalitions for inclusive democracy. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute for Common Power invites the public to attend Resetting …

AMMWEC To Host National Changemakers Conference to Combat Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism July 21 in Washington D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) will host its 2025 National Coalition Conference on July 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This landmark …

Luxury Handbags Remain Coveted Must-Haves Despite Tariff Uncertainty, Says Vitkac.com

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Even in the face of ongoing tariff concerns impacting global trade, luxury handbags continue to hold their status as must-have fashion investments, according to Vitkac.com, one of …

Indonesia Takes Strategic Step with USD 34 Billion U.S. Trade Deal

EBC Financial Group analyses Indonesia’s strategic trade offer as Trump-era tariffs threaten Southeast Asian exports. JAKARTA, INDONESIA, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the clock ticking toward a 1 August tariff deadline, Indonesia has …

Community Oncology Alliance Welcomes Christine Pfaff, MBA, RPh, as Director of Clinical Initiatives

Experienced Leader in Community Oncology Joins COA’s Practice Support Team WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Community Oncology Alliance (COA), a national nonprofit organization that advocates for independent …

Indonesia Takes Strategic Step with USD 34 Billion U.S. Trade Deal

EBC Financial Group analyses Indonesia’s strategic trade offer as Trump-era tariffs threaten Southeast Asian exports. JAKARTA, INDONESIA, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the clock ticking toward a 1 August tariff deadline, Indonesia has …

Indonesia Takes Strategic Step with USD 34 Billion U.S. Trade Deal

EBC Financial Group analyses Indonesia’s strategic trade offer as Trump-era tariffs threaten Southeast Asian exports. JAKARTA, INDONESIA, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the clock ticking toward a 1 August tariff deadline, Indonesia has …

Former Israeli Government Insider Achieved Remarkable Accuracy Predicting Major U.S. and Middle East Events

Tzvi Gottlieb, Arab affairs journalist, correctly predicted Israeli attack on Iran with US, Trump-Netanyahu coordination, and Trump's victory in February 2024 JERUSALEM, JERUSALEM, ISRAEL, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tzvi Gottlieb, …

Mobility City of Cincinnati Supports Local Veterans with Reliable and Speedy Mobility Equipment Repairs

Owners Wally and Abdallah Othman support Veterans & their local communities with mobility equipment repair services for independence & better quality of life. CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mobility …

Scalise Highlights Real World Impact of the OBBB

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-Fla.), and Rep. Patronis' constituent, Frank …

Delta Air Lines Agrees to Pay $8.1M to Settle Alleged False Claims Act Violations Related to Payroll Support Program

Delta Air Lines Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has agreed to pay $8,100,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by awarding compensation to certain corporate officers and employees that exceeded the compensation limits …