# subscribing rss (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover subscribing rss. Page: Feed: --- ## [Researchers Claim First Fully Agentic Ransomware: JadePuffer | #ransomware | #cybercrime](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/researchers-claim-first-fully-agentic-ransomware-jadepuffer-ransomware-cybercrime/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=researchers-claim-first-fully-agentic-ransomware-jadepuffer-ransomware-cybercrime) _2026-08-23 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Cloud security firm Sysdig has released details on what it claims to be the world’s first ransomware campaign completely driven by a large language model (LLM). Dubbed JadePuffer, the campaign targeted an internet-facing Langflow instance by exploiting CVE-2025-3248. It then ran “an adaptive and fully automated campaign” which resulted in “a destructive database-extortion playbook against the… ## [UK Power Plant Disabled for Four Days by Iran-Linked Hackers, Concurrent with US Water Attacks | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/uk-power-plant-disabled-for-four-days-by-iran-linked-hackers-concurrent-with-us-water-attacks-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uk-power-plant-disabled-for-four-days-by-iran-linked-hackers-concurrent-with-us-water-attacks-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker) _2026-08-23 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ UK Power Plant Disabled for Four Days by Iran-Linked Hackers, Concurrent with US Water Attacks Pierluigi Paganini August 23, 2026 Iran-linked hackers shut down a UK power plant for four days in the first confirmed attack of its kind, concurrent with water infrastructure attacks across 12 US states. Iran-linked hackers shut down a British power \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The… ## [Hacker who took targeted BTS' Jungkook, others gets 20 years in prison • PhilSTAR Life | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/hacker-who-took-targeted-bts-jungkook-others-gets-20-years-in-prison-philstar-life-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hacker-who-took-targeted-bts-jungkook-others-gets-20-years-in-prison-philstar-life-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker) _2026-08-23 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ The mastermind behind the hacking ring that stole 38 billion won (P1.7 billion) from BTS' Jungkook and other business tycoons has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. The Seoul Central District Court found a Chinese national with the surname Jeon guilty of fraud and violations of the Information and Communications Act. "They targeted wealthy \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post… ## [Govt to promote AI application in cybersecurity defense: Sun Dong | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/govt-to-promote-ai-application-in-cybersecurity-defense-sun-dong-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=govt-to-promote-ai-application-in-cybersecurity-defense-sun-dong-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware) _2026-08-23 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong stated that the government will continue to strengthen artificial intelligence policies and promote the application of AI to build a solid cybersecurity defense system against the risks brought by the technology. Speaking at the finals of the AI x Cybersecurity Challenge, Sun noted that while the technology \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to… ## [Parents set bail for Long Island elementary school teacher accused of sexting girl, 13 | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/parents-set-bail-for-long-island-elementary-school-teacher-accused-of-sexting-girl-13-childpredator-kidsaftey-childsaftey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=parents-set-bail-for-long-island-elementary-school-teacher-accused-of-sexting-girl-13-childpredator-kidsaftey-childsaftey) _2026-08-23 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ The parents of a Long Island teacher accused of sexting a young teen intend to use their house as collateral to secure the alleged perv’s release, the suspect’s lawyer said. Mark Verity appeared in a Suffolk County court Saturday on charges that he sent sexual messages to someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl, and \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Parents set bail for… ## [NFSU, TSUL Open Applications for Dual-Degree LL.M. in Cyber Crime Law and Digital Forensics | #cybercrime | #infosec](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/nfsu-tsul-open-applications-for-dual-degree-ll-m-in-cyber-crime-law-and-digital-forensics-cybercrime-infosec-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nfsu-tsul-open-applications-for-dual-degree-ll-m-in-cyber-crime-law-and-digital-forensics-cybercrime-infosec-2) _2026-08-23 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), India, in collaboration with Tashkent State University of Law (TSUL), Uzbekistan, has invited applications for a dual-degree LL.M. programme in Cyber Crime Law and Digital Forensics for the 2026-27 academic year, offering students interdisciplinary training across law, technology and forensic sciences in both countries. The programme has been… ## [Iranian hackers shut down UK power plant for four days, The Telegraph reports | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/iranian-hackers-shut-down-uk-power-plant-for-four-days-the-telegraph-reports-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iranian-hackers-shut-down-uk-power-plant-for-four-days-the-telegraph-reports-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker) _2026-08-23 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Iranian hackers shut down a British power plant for four days in an unprecedented cyber attack, according to British newspaper The Telegraph. This is for the first time that Iranian hackers have succeeded in closing down such a facility in the UK, the newspaper reported. The attack, believed to be the most successful cyber attack \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Iranian… ## [Japan outlines measures to protect infrastructure from cyberattacks | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/japan-outlines-measures-to-protect-infrastructure-from-cyberattacks-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=japan-outlines-measures-to-protect-infrastructure-from-cyberattacks-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware) _2026-08-23 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ The government has drawn up draft guidelines outlining 150 measures that should be taken to enhance cybersecurity for businesses managing critical infrastructure. The draft said that even closed networks disconnected from the internet “are not necessarily safe.” In light of a recent series of ransomware attacks, the draft urges such businesses to take measures, including \[…\] Thank you for… ## [Today in History: August 23, former priest, convicted child molester dies in prison attack | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/today-in-history-august-23-former-priest-convicted-child-molester-dies-in-prison-attack-childpredator-kidsaftey-childsaftey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=today-in-history-august-23-former-priest-convicted-child-molester-dies-in-prison-attack-childpredator-kidsaftey-childsaftey) _2026-08-23 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Today is Sunday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2026. There are 130 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 23, 2003, former priest John Geoghan (GAY’-gun), the convicted child molester whose prosecution sparked the sex abuse scandal that shook the Roman Catholic Church nationwide, died after another inmate attacked him in \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Today in… ## [Urban teens' perspectives on social media and what digital health researchers should know: a rapid, mixed-methods design | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/urban-teens-perspectives-on-social-media-and-what-digital-health-researchers-should-know-a-rapid-mixed-methods-design-childpredator-onlinepredator-sextrafficing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=urban-teens-perspectives-on-social-media-and-what-digital-health-researchers-should-know-a-rapid-mixed-methods-design-childpredator-onlinepredator-sextrafficing) _2026-08-23 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Abstract Introduction: Young social media users in the United States (US) have recently experienced real and proposed regulatory and access changes on common platforms. Through a convergent mixed-methods design, teens from a major US city provided their perspectives on social media, recent regulatory shifts, and what they believe digital health researchers should consider when designing, \[…\] Thank… ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TFQv1X34xPxe) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [OKC organization urges older adults who fall victim to scams to seek help | #datingscams #romancescams](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/okc-organization-urges-older-adults-who-fall-victim-to-scams-to-seek-help-datingscams-romancescams/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=okc-organization-urges-older-adults-who-fall-victim-to-scams-to-seek-help-datingscams-romancescams) _2026-08-23 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Oklahoma City organization urges older adults who fall victim to scams to seek help Jim Hopper, CEO of the Areawide Aging Agency, discusses the prevalence of scams targeting aging Oklahomans and encourages victims to seek help without shame. OKLAHOMA CITY — Scammers are constantly coming up with new tactics to steal money, and older adults \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post… ## [Judge grants Ariana Grande permission to go after hackers who stole and sold her music | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/judge-grants-ariana-grande-permission-to-go-after-hackers-who-stole-and-sold-her-music-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=judge-grants-ariana-grande-permission-to-go-after-hackers-who-stole-and-sold-her-music-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker-2) _2026-08-23 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Ariana Grande attends the AFI Awards Luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 9, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Monica Schipper/Getty Images) Ariana Grande is about to confront the hackers who allegedly stole her music and videos. In a Wednesday order obtained by ABC News, Judge Mark H. Epstein \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Judge… ## [BUG vs. IHAK vs. WCBR: Comparing 3 Cybersecurity ETFs | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/bug-vs-ihak-vs-wcbr-comparing-3-cybersecurity-etfs-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bug-vs-ihak-vs-wcbr-comparing-3-cybersecurity-etfs-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware) _2026-08-23 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ The AI rally has gone through several iterations, and the latest is the hardware-to-software rotation. AI’s threat to major software providers was likely always overblown, but it's never been more apparent in the cybersecurity space. Cybersecurity stocks have soared lately as AI agents pose a growing cyber threat, and many companies now treat cybersecurity spending \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to… ## [Army network needs digital twin for training, testing, cybersecurity: NETCOM chief | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/army-network-needs-digital-twin-for-training-testing-cybersecurity-netcom-chief-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=army-network-needs-digital-twin-for-training-testing-cybersecurity-netcom-chief-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware) _2026-08-23 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ WASHINGTON — To take full advantage of AI, the Army needs a comprehensive simulation of its networks, what’s called a digital twin, where it can train and test both the algorithms and the humans working with them, the two-star chief of the service’s Network Command (NETCOM) said today. Such a detailed digital model, constantly updated \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Army… ## [Tragedy Strikes: Teen Sword Attack Sparks Investigation Into School Violence Ties | #schoolsaftey #kids #parents #children](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/tragedy-strikes-teen-sword-attack-sparks-investigation-into-school-violence-ties-schoolsaftey-kids-parents-children-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tragedy-strikes-teen-sword-attack-sparks-investigation-into-school-violence-ties-schoolsaftey-kids-parents-children-2) _2026-08-23 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Swedish police are investigating the possible involvement of an 18-year-old attacker in online platforms promoting school violence, following a tragic incident at a Fagersta high school. The suspect, who wielded a sword, killed one student and severely injured two others before police apprehended him. Authorities are examining a TikTok account potentially linked to the suspect, \[…\] Thank you for… ## [California set to ban ‘addictive’ social media features to protect teens | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/california-set-to-ban-addictive-social-media-features-to-protect-teens-childpredator-kidsaftey-childsaftey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=california-set-to-ban-addictive-social-media-features-to-protect-teens-childpredator-kidsaftey-childsaftey) _2026-08-23 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Aug. 21, 2026, 9:17 a.m. ET California lawmakers are poised to pass some of the country’s most significant restrictions on young people’s use of social media, advancing a growing movement to curb tech’s influence on adolescents. The legislation would ban social media platforms from providing “addictive” features to anyone under the age of 16, forcing \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed!… ## [In Other News: Zombie Card Attack, T-Mobile Cut Cable to Stop Hackers, GitHub Denies AI Caused Bug | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/in-other-news-zombie-card-attack-t-mobile-cut-cable-to-stop-hackers-github-denies-ai-caused-bug-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-other-news-zombie-card-attack-t-mobile-cut-cable-to-stop-hackers-github-denies-ai-caused-bug-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker) _2026-08-23 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ SecurityWeek’s weekly cybersecurity news roundup offers a concise overview of important developments that may not receive full standalone coverage yet remain relevant to the broader threat landscape. This curated summary highlights key stories across vulnerability disclosures, emerging attack methods, policy updates, industry reports, and other noteworthy events to help readers maintain a… ## [Phone hacking suspicion leads to murder in Gurugram; 2 held | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/phone-hacking-suspicion-leads-to-murder-in-gurugram-2-held-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=phone-hacking-suspicion-leads-to-murder-in-gurugram-2-held-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker) _2026-08-23 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ The Gurugram police have arrested two men for allegedly murdering their associate by slitting his throat following a dispute over suspicion that he had hacked a mobile phone. The police received information about the murder in East Rajiv Nagar on August 13. A team reached the spot and found the body of Sujeet Kumar Khanwar, \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Phone hacking… ## [Hacking A Cat Litter Box | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/hacking-a-cat-litter-box-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hacking-a-cat-litter-box-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker) _2026-08-22 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ \[Joseph DiGiovanni\] is the owner of a Litter Robot 4. It’s a convenient mechanized litter box for cats that can clean itself to reduce unwelcome odors inside the home. He wanted to run automations based on the operation of the litter box, but was not eager to use the manufacturer’s cloud service to do it. \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Hacking A Cat Litter Box | #hacking |… ## [Delta ‘evil twin’ WiFi incident raises cyber concerns | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/delta-evil-twin-wifi-incident-raises-cyber-concerns-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=delta-evil-twin-wifi-incident-raises-cyber-concerns-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware) _2026-08-22 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ A fake WiFi network discovered aboard Delta Air Lines Flight DL591 may have been intended to steal passenger credentials rather than to take control of the aircraft. But the incident highlights a much broader cybersecurity challenge as aircraft become increasingly connected, according to Cyviation CEO Eliran Almog. Delta Flight DL591 was travelling from Las Vegas \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FjsUXk9Y4LZa) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [NTT DATA and Palo Alto Networks Sign Global Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Secure AI Transformation | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/ntt-data-and-palo-alto-networks-sign-global-strategic-alliance-to-accelerate-secure-ai-transformation-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ntt-data-and-palo-alto-networks-sign-global-strategic-alliance-to-accelerate-secure-ai-transformation-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware) _2026-08-22 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ First-of-its-kind global alliance combines AI-powered security innovation with enterprise-scale consulting and managed services Helps organizations navigate Frontier AI with integrated governance, threat intelligence and cybersecurity expertise Backed by co-innovation, shared engineering, coordinated global delivery and more than 2,000 Palo Alto Networks-certified professionals TOKYO and LONDON… ## [South Kern Sol | Anti-cyber bullying bills could become law due to growing concerns about safety | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/south-kern-sol-anti-cyber-bullying-bills-could-become-law-due-to-growing-concerns-about-safety-childpredator-kidsaftey-childsaftey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=south-kern-sol-anti-cyber-bullying-bills-could-become-law-due-to-growing-concerns-about-safety-childpredator-kidsaftey-childsaftey) _2026-08-22 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ At our state capitol on May 14 leaders met to discuss several bills authored by California Senator Henry Stern that would help families battle negative effects from cyberbullying. However SB 1444, Let Parents Choose Protection Act or Sammy’s Law was scrapped during voting. Only SB 1504 Cyberbullying Protection Act and SB 1283 Pupils: use of \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post… ## [Why it’s time to call out cyber harassment and bullying \> United States Coast Guard \> My Coast Guard News | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/why-its-time-to-call-out-cyber-harassment-and-bullying-united-states-coast-guard-my-coast-guard-news-childpredator-kidsaftey-childsaftey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-its-time-to-call-out-cyber-harassment-and-bullying-united-states-coast-guard-my-coast-guard-news-childpredator-kidsaftey-childsaftey) _2026-08-22 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Have you ever been attacked or harassed on social media? How would you feel if someone not only attacked you, but also posted a picture of your children without your permission? Or what if you were identified as a victim of a crime without your consent? Sadly, there has been a spike in \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Why it’s time to call out cyber harassment and bullying \>… ## [Did Vitaly get arrested? Streamer detained during heated predator-sting livestream as Nick White denies swatting claim | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/did-vitaly-get-arrested-streamer-detained-during-heated-predator-sting-livestream-as-nick-white-denies-swatting-claim-childpredator-onlinepredator-sextrafficing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=did-vitaly-get-arrested-streamer-detained-during-heated-predator-sting-livestream-as-nick-white-denies-swatting-claim-childpredator-onlinepredator-sextrafficing) _2026-08-22 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Vitaly’s latest livestream took a dramatic turn when a confrontation with a man ended with the streamer himself being detained by police. The incident quickly spread online after footage from the Kick stream surfaced on X. What began as another predator-sting confrontation suddenly became a police encounter, leaving viewers wondering whether Vitaly had actually been \[…\] Thank you for subscribing… ## [Malware Hijacks Android Car Head Units | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/malware-hijacks-android-car-head-units-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=malware-hijacks-android-car-head-units-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker) _2026-08-22 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Malware Hijacks Android Car Head Units Pierluigi Paganini August 22, 2026 Malware is abusing car infotainment updates to install proxy software, turning Android head units into nodes for the BADBOX network. Kaspersky researchers found something in June 2026 that made them stop and look twice: an Android app with no interface at all, installed like \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The… ## [Don’t let movie hype turn into a cybersecurity nightmare | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/dont-let-movie-hype-turn-into-a-cybersecurity-nightmare-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dont-let-movie-hype-turn-into-a-cybersecurity-nightmare-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware) _2026-08-22 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Fake movie sites can look legitimate, but prompts to download software, enable browser notifications, or respond to urgent security warnings are major red flags. A piracy scam can lead to bigger problems, including stolen passwords, compromised accounts, financial fraud, and follow-up phishing attempts. If you think you’ve fallen for a scam, act quickly by disconnecting \[…\] Thank you for… ## [Illinois law will punish students using AI for cyberbullying | Illinois Politics | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/illinois-law-will-punish-students-using-ai-for-cyberbullying-illinois-politics-childpredator-kidsaftey-childsaftey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=illinois-law-will-punish-students-using-ai-for-cyberbullying-illinois-politics-childpredator-kidsaftey-childsaftey) _2026-08-22 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A new state law will empower schools to punish students who use artificial intelligence to bully other kids. The law will ban students from using a digital replica to bully one of their peers and asking an AI algorithm to create explicit images of students. More Coverage Pritzker signs school gun \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Illinois law will… ## [Psychological methods reveal major weaknesses in AI security testing #AI](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/psychological-methods-reveal-major-weaknesses-in-ai-security-testing-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=psychological-methods-reveal-major-weaknesses-in-ai-security-testing-ai) _2026-08-22 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ An AI model can boost its safety score just by blocking more requests across the board. A new study exposes this tradeoff and offers a method to catch models that act more cautiously during tests than they do in everyday use. A team of researchers, including some from the UK AI Security Institute, took a \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Psychological methods reveal major… ## [Meta defends its child safety efforts, but critics say the social media giant falls short – Butler Eagle | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/meta-defends-its-child-safety-efforts-but-critics-say-the-social-media-giant-falls-short-butler-eagle-childsafety-kids-chldern-parents-schoolsafey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meta-defends-its-child-safety-efforts-but-critics-say-the-social-media-giant-falls-short-butler-eagle-childsafety-kids-chldern-parents-schoolsafey) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ California Attorney General Rob Bonta discusses a lawsuit against Meta during a news conference on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Oakland, Calif. Joining him are Colorado Attorney General Philip Weiser, and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport. Associated Press CHICAGO — Meta insists it has a long history of protecting its youngest customers as it \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS… ## ['I think that we’re going to make history here': Angry parents of kids sextorted, cyberbullied or addicted to social media are out for vengeance | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/i-think-that-were-going-to-make-history-here-angry-parents-of-kids-sextorted-cyberbullied-or-addicted-to-social-media-are-out-for-vengeance-childpredator-kidsaftey-childsaftey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-think-that-were-going-to-make-history-here-angry-parents-of-kids-sextorted-cyberbullied-or-addicted-to-social-media-are-out-for-vengeance-childpredator-kidsaftey-childsaftey) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ As opening statements kicked off Tuesday in a trial for Meta Platforms, advocates and parents of social media victims gathered outside the federal courthouse in Oakland, California, with a banner that stretched several feet across. Written on it in black ink were the names of children and young adults who have died from social media related \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post… ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NR58XtphfhB3) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [US Bank Investigates Alleged Data Breach After LockBit Ransomware Extortion Claim | #ransomware | #cybercrime](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/us-bank-investigates-alleged-data-breach-after-lockbit-ransomware-extortion-claim-ransomware-cybercrime/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-bank-investigates-alleged-data-breach-after-lockbit-ransomware-extortion-claim-ransomware-cybercrime) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ US Bank is currently investigating claims made by the LockBit ransomware group, which alleges that it breached the bank and stole sensitive data. The group has set a deadline of September 3 for the bank to meet an undisclosed extortion demand. As of now, the details of the alleged attack have not been independently verified, \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post US Bank… ## [Backdoored Rust packages hit crates.io, exposing developers to malware at build time | #cybercrime | #infosec](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/backdoored-rust-packages-hit-crates-io-exposing-developers-to-malware-at-build-time-cybercrime-infosec/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=backdoored-rust-packages-hit-crates-io-exposing-developers-to-malware-at-build-time-cybercrime-infosec) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ The malicious code ran at build time The attack did not require developers to execute suspicious code or even call a function from arrayref. “Because Rust build scripts run at compile time, simply building any project whose lockfile resolved arrayref 0.3.10 was enough to detonate the payload. The crate’s code never needs to be called,” \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post… ## [Senator Wyden seeks review of federal law enforcement hacking tools | brief | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/senator-wyden-seeks-review-of-federal-law-enforcement-hacking-tools-brief-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=senator-wyden-seeks-review-of-federal-law-enforcement-hacking-tools-brief-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ As reported by TechCrunch, Senator Ron Wyden is urging the U.S. government to scrutinize the use of hacking tools and spyware by federal law enforcement agencies on American citizens, citing a significant lack of transparency regarding the frequency and justification for their deployment.Wyden has formally requested the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a \[…\] Thank you for… ## [GTA 6 Leaks, The Odyssey Malware, and Water Grid Attacks: This Week in Cybersecurity | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/gta-6-leaks-the-odyssey-malware-and-water-grid-attacks-this-week-in-cybersecurity-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gta-6-leaks-the-odyssey-malware-and-water-grid-attacks-this-week-in-cybersecurity-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Maybe you've heard about this little video game coming out soon called Grand Theft Auto VI. Well, while most people are waiting to get their hands on it, one enterprising group, CyberLeek, claims to have a copy and has been posting images and videos from it, prompting Rockstar Games to file copyright takedowns to stem \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post GTA 6 Leaks, The Odyssey… ## [Meta defends child safety record amid social media addiction allegations | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/meta-defends-child-safety-record-amid-social-media-addiction-allegations-childsafety-kids-chldern-parents-schoolsafey-8/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meta-defends-child-safety-record-amid-social-media-addiction-allegations-childsafety-kids-chldern-parents-schoolsafey-8) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ OAKLAND, Calif. (TNND) — Meta is defending its record of protecting children and teenagers online as the technology giant faces a federal trial over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to keep young people hooked despite risks to their mental health. Opening arguments kicked off on Tuesday in Oakland, where California, Colorado, Kentucky, \[…\] Thank you for… ## [Most think kids under 16 should be banned from social media | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/most-think-kids-under-16-should-be-banned-from-social-media-childpredator-kidsaftey-childsaftey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=most-think-kids-under-16-should-be-banned-from-social-media-childpredator-kidsaftey-childsaftey) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ (Photo by Sanket Mishra via Unsplash) Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe children under the age of 16 should not be allowed on social media, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 62% of respondents agreed that kids 15 and under should be barred from creating social media accounts. With discussions ramping up \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The… ## [Online MS in Cybercrime Investigation & Intelligence | #cybercrime | #infosec](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/online-ms-in-cybercrime-investigation-intelligence-cybercrime-infosec/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=online-ms-in-cybercrime-investigation-intelligence-cybercrime-infosec) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Develop In-Demand Skills to Combat Cybercrime According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), from 2020 through 2025, there have been more than $71 billion in losses due to cybercrime—with over a million complaints received in 2025 alone. Cybereconomy research firm Cybersecurity Ventures asserts that by 2031 global cybercrime damages will exceed $12.2 trillion \[…\] Thank you for… ## [Cybersecurity Ventures and World Economic Forum On The Global Cost of Cybercrime | #cybercrime | #infosec](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/cybersecurity-ventures-and-world-economic-forum-on-the-global-cost-of-cybercrime-cybercrime-infosec/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cybersecurity-ventures-and-world-economic-forum-on-the-global-cost-of-cybercrime-cybercrime-infosec) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ A special report from The Irish Times declares cyber fraud is big business. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, global cyber fraud and cybercrime were on track to cost a staggering $10.5 trillion (€9.15 trillion) in 2025 and to grow to $12.2 trillion (€10.6 trillion) by 2031. Meanwhile, the World Economic Forum Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 reports that cyber-enabled fraud \[…\] Thank you for… ## [Chinese national gets 20 years for hacking accounts of BTS' Jung Kook, others | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/chinese-national-gets-20-years-for-hacking-accounts-of-bts-jung-kook-others-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinese-national-gets-20-years-for-hacking-accounts-of-bts-jung-kook-others-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Justice ministry officials escort a Chinese national, suspected of being the ringleader of a group that stole large sums by impersonating wealthy individuals, through Incheon International Airport, Aug. 22, 2025. Courtesy of Ministry of Justice A Seoul court on Thursday sentenced a Chinese national to 20 years in prison for leading a hacking scheme targeting \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our… ## [Crypto4A QASM Module Achieves FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Validation | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/crypto4a-qasm-module-achieves-fips-140-3-level-3-validation-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=crypto4a-qasm-module-achieves-fips-140-3-level-3-validation-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Insider Brief Canadian cybersecurity company Crypto4A has received FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation for its QASM cryptographic module, which supports NIST-approved post-quantum cryptography algorithms. The validation covers a hardware security module designed to protect cryptographic keys and support organizations transitioning to post-quantum cryptography. Crypto4A says the milestone strengthens its… ## [Bradford man Richard Pooley jailed for secretly filming children | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/bradford-man-richard-pooley-jailed-for-secretly-filming-children-childpredator-kidsaftey-childsaftey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bradford-man-richard-pooley-jailed-for-secretly-filming-children-childpredator-kidsaftey-childsaftey) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ A "dangerous online sexual predator" who secretly filmed children and was found with more than 87,000 indecent images of youngsters has been jailed. Richard Pooley, aged 60, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to three years and 10 months imprisonment at Bradford Crown Court on Thursday. PC William Metcalf said Pooley was one of the \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Bradford man… ## [Cyberbullying: What is it and how to stop it | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/cyberbullying-what-is-it-and-how-to-stop-it-childpredator-onlinepredator-sextrafficing-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cyberbullying-what-is-it-and-how-to-stop-it-childpredator-onlinepredator-sextrafficing-2) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ UNICEF has teamed up with social media platforms to start a global campaign against Cyberbullying. UNICEF has, with the help of young people around the world and experts, identified 10 things teens want to know about cyberbullying and how to fight it. Cyberbullying is bullying with the use of digital technologies. It can take place on social \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post… ## [Punjab-Haryana HC order cybercrime crackdown, flags gaps in law | #cybercrime | #infosec](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/punjab-haryana-hc-order-cybercrime-crackdown-flags-gaps-in-law-cybercrime-infosec/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=punjab-haryana-hc-order-cybercrime-crackdown-flags-gaps-in-law-cybercrime-infosec) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed the Director Generals of Police in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh to take stronger measures against cybercrime in all districts. The court found that the current legal framework is insufficient to address the scale of online fraud in the region, reports Hindustan Times. Court’s core findings During a \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed!… ## [The modern disaster recovery market explained | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/the-modern-disaster-recovery-market-explained-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-modern-disaster-recovery-market-explained-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Editor's note A steady rise in cybersecurity attacks and an ever-changing IT landscape have shaped the disaster recovery market in recent years. As with any technology, disaster recovery products and processes have evolved with the times, sometimes rapidly. Ransomware is the No. 1 cybersecurity threat snatching headlines these days, and it's no wonder. Major attacks, such \[…\] Thank you for… ## [How a Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/how-a-texas-student-blew-the-whistle-on-a-rogue-ai-hacking-attempt-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-a-texas-student-blew-the-whistle-on-a-rogue-ai-hacking-attempt-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker-2) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Key points A student who spotted a supply-chain hack on GitHub later learned he had been arguing with a rogue AI agent, not a human hacker. Britain's AI Security Institute identified the agent as powered by Anthropic's Mythos 5 model, tested under what Anthropic called 'deliberately permissive conditions'. Experts warned the AI's creation of a \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The… ## [US DOJ Charges 17 Iranians in Decade-Long Hacking Campaign | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/us-doj-charges-17-iranians-in-decade-long-hacking-campaign-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-doj-charges-17-iranians-in-decade-long-hacking-campaign-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Justice Department Says Iranian Firm Sold Stolen Research Inside Iran Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • August 19, 2026 Image: Shutterstock U.S. federal prosecutors charged 17 Iranian nationals with a decade-long hacking campaign that stole more than 31 terabytes of research and intellectual property from hundreds \[…\] Thank you for… ## [GitLab CVE-2026-19478 Comes Under Active Exploitation Within Days of Disclosure | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/gitlab-cve-2026-19478-comes-under-active-exploitation-within-days-of-disclosure-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gitlab-cve-2026-19478-comes-under-active-exploitation-within-days-of-disclosure-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Ravie LakshmananAug 21, 2026Vulnerability / Enterprise Security A newly disclosed security flaw in GitLab has come under active exploitation within days of public disclosure, according to watchTowr. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2026-19478 (CVSS score: 9.4), a case of code injection that allows an unauthenticated attacker to modify or delete publicly accessible GitLab projects and \[…\]… ## [Smart hotel technology is creating new cybersecurity risks | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/smart-hotel-technology-is-creating-new-cybersecurity-risks-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=smart-hotel-technology-is-creating-new-cybersecurity-risks-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-ransomware) _2026-08-21 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Hotels need to build cybersecurity into the entire technology lifecycle. / Credit: zhu difeng via Shutterstock Connected technology can improve the guest experience and make hotel operations more efficient, but it also increases the number of devices, integrations and external connections that operators need to secure. Hotels are connecting more of the guest experience, from \[…\] Thank you for… ## [Whistleblower Arturo Béjar leads testimony in landmark trial against Meta : NPR | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/whistleblower-arturo-bejar-leads-testimony-in-landmark-trial-against-meta-npr-childpredator-onlinepredator-sextrafficing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whistleblower-arturo-bejar-leads-testimony-in-landmark-trial-against-meta-npr-childpredator-onlinepredator-sextrafficing) _2026-08-20 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Former Meta engineer Arturo Bejar leaves the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building & United States Courthouse as Meta is on trial over social media addiction in Oakland, California, on August 19, 2026. 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The post… ## [South Korean police investigate data leak involving presidential office official | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker](https://nationalcybersecurity.com/south-korean-police-investigate-data-leak-involving-presidential-office-official-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=south-korean-police-investigate-data-leak-involving-presidential-office-official-hacking-cybersecurity-infosec-comptia-pentest-hacker) _2026-08-20 · Natioinal Cyber Security Training Academy Corp · National Cyber Security Consulting_ Police are investigating a private company breach that leaked a senior presidential official’s personal information, in addition to separate attacks suspected to be from North Korean hacker group Lazarus. A person holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture taken on May 13, 2017.REUTERS/YONHAP Police have launched an \[…\] Thank you for subscribing to our…