CYBERSECURITY

Universities worldwide are on alert after ShinyHunters hacked Canvas LMS, threatening to leak sensitive data of 200 million users unless a ransom is paid.

Canvas suffered a cyberattack by ShinyHunters, disrupting services globally and threatening to leak data unless talks begin by 12 May.

A cybercriminal group, ShinyHunters, disrupted global education by hacking the Canvas platform, affecting thousands of users and sparking chaos as institutions scramble to secure their data.

A cyberattack on the Canvas LMS disrupted access to coursework and exams at major US universities during finals week, with a ransom note from ShinyHunters.

Hacker Martha Root used AI to expose vulnerabilities in white supremacist dating sites, collaborating with journalists to reveal shocking data breaches and dismantle extremist networks.

Rising cyber and physical security threats are pushing businesses to adopt AI-powered video surveillance systems that improve real-time detection, access control, and overall protection against increasingly complex attacks.

Bhavya Bhandari highlights the shift from static, assessment-driven GRC to integrated, real-time risk visibility and smarter oversight.

Fake party invitation scams exploit FOMO to steal data or install malware, experts urge verifying invites and enabling multi-factor authentication.

A Chinese cyber espionage operation hacked the Cuban embassy in Washington, exposing diplomatic communications and affecting US-Cuba relations. The breach exploited outdated systems and involved multiple Latin American targets.

A major cyberattack on Stryker highlights how vulnerable organisations are to increasingly sophisticated, AI-driven threats–underscoring the urgent need for stronger cyber intelligence as attacks grow more frequent, costly, and globally coordinated.

The UK Biobank faces a data privacy scare as 500,000 health records were found on Alibaba. The government is investigating, and stronger data protection measures are expected.

The UK warns of increasing cyber threats from state-backed actors, primarily Russia, China, and Iran, urging stronger cyber resilience across public and private sectors.

A report reveals an Israeli-linked network using AI-generated deepfakes to incite unrest in Iran, targeting political prisoners and promoting regime change amidst military conflict.

Prego's new device, designed to record mealtime conversations, raises privacy concerns despite its offline nature. Limited to 100 units, it partners with StoryCorps for story preservation.

Traditional security training is falling behind as AI-powered threats like deepfakes and data manipulation bypass standard awareness, exposing critical gaps in organisational defence.

A data breach at Booking.com has exposed customer reservation details, enabling scammers to impersonate hotels and request payments, raising concerns about travel data security.

A US citizen's wrongful detention by ICE agents using facial recognition technology raises alarming privacy and racial profiling concerns. Learn more about the implications of this controversial practice.