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Experts issue warning after voice scam AI attacks skyrocket

Data from Microsoft’s digital defence report has also reported a jump in attacks where hackers impersonate business contacts in order to gain information or access to services

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Voice phishing attacks soar as cyber attackers use AI – Microsoft research

Security experts at Microsoft said more than a quarter, 27%, of cyber threat activity was aimed at government agencies or services.

Evening Standard · Oct 1

Maryland's Luminis Health Patients Can Message Doctors Again, but Some Lab and Imaging Results Are Not Online Yet

Luminis Health restored MyChart after a nearly month-long cyber incident, but some lab and imaging results are not yet online. How Maryland patients can get them.

Medical Daily · Oct 1

FBI Calls 24-Year-Old Suspect a Shinyhunters Leader as Dutch Police Find Alleged Murder Plot on His Laptop

A 24-year-old Amsterdam man linked to ShinyHunters is also accused of attempting to arrange two murders, Dutch police say

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Pentagon Data Breach Exposed Unencrypted Social Security Numbers for Months, Affecting More Than 3 Million People

A Defense Department server exposed unencrypted Social Security numbers and other personal details belonging to 2.76 million living people and 294,000 deceased individuals, officials said.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

IIT Madras study finds highly educated professionals among financial cybercrime victims

A study by IIT Madras indicates that educated professionals are frequent victims of financial cybercrime. The research highlights that high digital literacy does not guarantee protection against fraud. Victims reported experiencing significant emotional distress, including shame and insomnia, after being targeted. Institutional responses varied, impacting the effectiveness of intervention strategies…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Fact Check: Did Sigal Chattah Help an Israeli Suspect Leave the US? What Court Records Actually Show

Records show no role for Sigal Chattah in the release behind a viral online claim. Learn which officials handled the case and what prosecutors allege in the Las Vegas sting.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Pentagon data hack exposes information of 3 million people

The breach affected 2.76 million living people and 294,000 deceased individuals, the official said. The exposed information included Social Security numbers and details about the jobs held by military and civilian personnel. The nature of the information has raised concerns about the potential national security implications. The unauthorised access took…

The Times of India · Sep 29

Texas Man Convicted in $26M Military Healthcare Fraud Scheme After Buying Gold-Plated Cybertruck

Texas counsellor Kevin D. Curry was convicted in a $26M TRICARE fraud case involving kickbacks, false records, and unnecessary TMS treatments. Sentencing is pending.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

US military to guard midterms after Trump gutted agency that protects elections

The National Security Agency and other military cyber units have long assisted with monitoring election infrastructure and defending it against possible hacking attempts. Election systems were designated as “critical infrastructure” in 2017, paving the way for greater federal cybersecurity support. Hegseth's announcement comes weeks before Election Day on November 3,…

The Times of India · Sep 29