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Google’s location data privacy failures draw a €403 million fine
Turning off Location History did not necessarily stop Google from recording where users went. Ireland’s privacy regulator has now fined the company €403 million
Watchdog finds most agencies failed to meet CISA cloud security orders, heightening risk of attack
The DHS inspector general said CISA lacks the power to compel agencies to implement its Binding Operational Directives. The post Watchdog finds most agencies fa
Pentagon cyber chief: The demand far exceeds supply
At DefenseTalks on Tuesday, Katie Sutton said the Pentagon now receives far more requests to use cyber operations than its forces can fulfill, eight years after
OpenAI, Ukraine partner on ‘Daybreak’ program to protect power grids and water systems
A Ukrainian official said the government will use the tools to automate cybersecurity functions in critical infrastructure as the war with Russia continues. The
Cybercrime Magazine YouTube Channel Gets Verification Badge
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine Sausalito, Calif. – Sep. 23, 2026 – Follow us at Cybercrime.TV The Cybercrime Magazine YouTub
ShinyHunters claims FBI breach was revenge for “false” report
The extortion group says it stole sensitive data on FBI agents and job applicants, and wants the bureau to retract a warning about its tactics.
After water attacks, Capitol Hill offers its own proposal for an AI-cyber test program
A key House Democrat and his bipartisan sponsors want to see a $100 million DHS pilot to help critical infrastructure owners and operators — separate from anoth
Some cheap smart glasses are a security disaster
Tests found that some cheap smart glasses can be hijacked over Bluetooth, exposing their owners’ photos, videos, and personal data.
CTRL, ALT, HACKED at GDC Festival of Gaming, Mar. 1-5, 2027
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine Sausalito, Calif. – Sep. 21, 2026 – Grab Your Pass for GDC Festival of Gaming The popular CTR
Researchers used Claude to hack OpenAI
Claude helped researchers break into OpenAI in under 72 hours, and exposed how quickly AI is lowering the bar for sophisticated hacking.
Dems seek top-to-bottom assessment of CISA workforce
After the exit of around 1,000 CISA workers, legislation from three top House Democrats orders a force structure assessment like that more common to military br
Gemini’s breach of real companies exposes an AI guardrail problem
Gemini crossed the boundaries of a capture-the-flag test and accessed systems belonging to three real companies.
The Cyber Guild’s Uniting Women In Cyber Conference, Oct. 8, 2026
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine Sausalito, Calif. – Sep. 21, 2026 – Listen to the Podcast Episode In a recent Cybercrime Maga
ShinyHunters hacks rival extortion gang and takes over its dark web site
Hackers hacked the hackers as a feud between two cybercrime groups escalated, leaving ShinyHunters with the upper hand over rival Clop.
A week in security (September 14 – September 20)
A list of topics we covered in the week of September 14 to September 20 of 2026
Early Scattered Spider member pleads guilty to cybercrime spree
Ahmed Elbadawy pocketed massive proceeds from his crimes. Prosecutors are seeking the forfeiture of about $17.6 million in virtual currency, luxury vehicles, an
International security agencies warn about North Korean hackers exploiting job seekers to steal crypto, data
The U.S., Japan, Germany and Australia said WaterPlum operators pose as prospective employers and have infected more than 30,000 devices worldwide. The post Int
Cybersecurity 2026: The Year AI Became The Battlefield And What Comes Next
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine Sausalito, Calif. – Sep. 18, 2026 – Read the Full Story from Forbes One thing has become clea
The AI hacking apocalypse is not inevitable
While large language models present real risks to society, experts say they can be tested and largely controlled using well-worn cybersecurity and policy choice
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