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CYBERAug 21Forget Weatherspoons patchwork bans wont fix the Meta glasse privacy crisis , so what comes next ? The article discusses how current measures, like 'patchwork bans,' are insufficient to resolve the Meta glasses privacy crisis, prompting questions about future solutions. This addresses technology, policy, and privacy concerns.techradar.com · United Kingdom
CYBERAug 21Backdoored Rust packages hit crates . io , exposing developers to malware at build timecsoonline.com · United States
CYBERAug 21Cybercriminals perfect 'social engineering': 'Each hack feeds the chances of the next one succeedingPeter O'Brien is pleased to welcome Simon McGarr, Lawyer with McGarr Solicitors in Dublin, and Managing Director of Data Compliance Europe. Cybersecurity is no longer simply a question of whether governments possess adequate technical defences, explains McGarr. AI is altering those risks at extraordinary speed, placing capabilities once associated with states or sophisticated criminal organizations within reach of much smaller actors. If threats evolve month by month, governments must focus on prevention: identifying vulnerabilities, adapting defenses and developing long-term institutional capFrance 24 [en]
CYBERAug 21More Incidents of AIs Going Rogue in Cybersecurity ChallengesThe AI Security Institute has a new report of AI systems engaging in “unsanctioned behavior”—what I have been calling “genie behavior—while being tested on their cybersecurity capabilities. The incident stemmed from a single evaluation where agents were given a task of solving a cyber security challenge. We ran this challenge 122 times across several models. Our investigation found that in 10 of those runs, an AI agent took autonomous, unsanctioned action on the live internet, targeting real people and organisations. In total, we catalogued 19 such actions. AlmostSchneier
CYBERAug 21Amid intense backlash, people are vandalizing Flock surveillance camerasIn dozens of states around the country, people are vandalizing, blocking and taking down Flock cameras. A surge in such activity underscores the growing resistance to this police surveillance technology.NPR News
CYBERAug 21Australia charges man for passing Ukrainian military intel to RussiaAl Jazeera [en]
CYBERAug 21MTR Corp senior manager conned out of HK$74m by fraudster posing as HSBC UK staffA senior manager at Hong Kong rail giant the MTR Corporation was allegedly conned out of HK$74 million (US$9.4 million) in a two-year-long scam by a fraudster posing as an employee of HSBC UK who lured the victim into investing in green bonds. Police said on Friday they had received a report from a 59-year-old man who claimed he had been scammed. The case has been classified as obtaining property by deception, and no arrests have been made. “The victim said he received a phone call from a...South China Morning Post
CYBERAug 21Man arrested in Chennai for sending bomb threat emails taken into custody by Madurai policeSarath Subramanian Shankar, who had been working in the U.S., has been accused of sending more than 1,500 bomb threat emails between 2023 and 2025 to airports, educational institutions, political leaders, and senior police officials across the countryThe Hindu
CYBERAug 21US teen drops lawsuit against Meta , Google and Snap ahead of trialA US teenager has withdrawn a lawsuit against Meta, Google, and Snap shortly before it was set to go to trial. This development concludes a legal challenge against major tech platforms.rappler.com · Philippines
CYBERAug 21Asia faces scam ‘epidemic’ threat as gangs exploit agentic AI, cybercrime expert warnsSouth China Morning Post
CYBERBREAKINGAug 21Microsoft Entra ID Flaw (CVSS 10.0) Exploited in Wild, Allows Remote Code ExecutionThe Hacker News
CYBERAug 20Asia Pacific leaders urge overhaul of scam defencesLeaders in the Asia Pacific region are calling for a significant overhaul of existing defenses against scams. This reflects growing concerns over fraud and the need for enhanced security measures.itbrief.co.nz · New Zealand
CYBERAug 20What is CyberLeek ? Everything we know about GTA 6 leakers . This article provides information about 'CyberLeek' and individuals involved in leaking content related to GTA 6. It details what is known about these leakers and their activities.mashable.com · United States
CYBERAug 20EFCC arraigns two for supply of FCMB access credentialsThe EFCC has arraigned two individuals for allegedly supplying FCMB access credentials.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
CYBERAug 20EFCC arraigns two for supply of FCMB access credentialsThe defendants allegedly conspired between 24 and 26 July in Lagos to supply Mr Aghogho’s access code to FCMB’s system using the bank’s local Administrative Credential (ITSD). The post EFCC arraigns two for supply of FCMB access credentials appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERAug 20Living Security Announces 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Speaker Lineup Focused on Trust in an AI WorldLiving Security has announced its speaker lineup for Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2026, focusing on trust in an AI-driven world. This announcement highlights future initiatives in cybersecurity education.tennesseedaily.com · United States
CYBERAug 20Judge grants Ariana Grande permission to go after hackers who stole and sold her musicA judge has granted Ariana Grande permission to pursue legal action against hackers who stole and sold her music. This development allows the artist to seek recourse for the cybercrime.hits1053sanantonio.com
CYBERAug 20NSA Issues Advisory on AI - Generated Attacks on Siemens PLCsexecutivegov.com · United States
CYBERAug 20NSA Warns Of Internet Security Breach Affecting Home RoutersThe NSA has issued a warning regarding an internet security breach that impacts home routers. This indicates a widespread cybersecurity vulnerability.mega993online.com · United States
CYBERAug 20New CUSTODY Framework Constrains AI Agents Inside the NetworkEnterprise cybersecurity expert Jake Williams joins the Dark Reading News Desk to explain why he decided to release his new agentic AI framework in the wake of the OpenAI attacks on Hugging Face.Dark Reading
CYBERAug 20Rust Supply Chain Attack Puts Build-Time Malware in Crates with 245 Million DownloadsThe Hacker News
CYBERAug 20Suspected Russian Hackers Abuse Google OAuth and WhatsApp Linking to Hijack AccountsThe Hacker News
CYBERAug 20What We Missed: Delta Flight Disrupted With Wi-Fi HackIn this video, Dark Reading editors discuss some of the news they didn't get a chance to cover, including some scary airplane security risks and the US government's newest "hack back" strategy.Dark Reading
CYBERAug 20Meta defends its child safety efforts but critics say it falls shortMeta is defending its child safety initiatives, facing criticism that its efforts are inadequate. This highlights ongoing concerns regarding online child protection and platform accountability.reporterherald.com · United States