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Cybersecurity concerns abate ahead of national census

The federal minister in charge of the 2026 census says the safety of sensitive information is at the forefront of the national survey.

AAP

Govt eyes stronger cyber defences as data leaks raise alarm

Government agencies will consider adopting multi-factor authentication (MFA) and resetting passwords following data leaks that exposed sensitive information from at least 20 state agencies.

Bangkok Post

CRA Lawsuit Settlement: Who Can Claim Up to $5,000 and How to Check Eligibility

Thousands of Canadians affected by 2020 government account cyberattacks can now apply for up to $5,000 compensation under an $8.7 million settlement.

International Business Times UK

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Fake help-desk calls put Blackstone, Apollo and other US firms in hackers’ sights

Phone calls from people posing as corporate help-desk staff were used in a ransom campaign targeting some of the biggest names in US finance. The callers paired company-specific fraudulent websites with instructions intended to make employees surrender passwords and additional security codes.

The Times of India

Canadian man pleads guilty in US cybercrime case over cloud hack, extorting millions from victims

A Canadian man has pleaded guilty in the United States to his role in a cybercrime operation that breached at least 165 organisations, stole billions of sensitive customer records and extorted companies for millions of dollars, according to the US Department of Justice.

The Times of India

Hackers Target Drinking Water Systems Across 12 US States as Small Towns Emerge as the Weakest Link

Hackers have targeted water systems in 12 US states, exploiting vulnerabilities in small communities with outdated technology. Federal authorities are investigating potential links to Iran.

International Business Times UK

English National Ballet suffers possible data breach following cyber attack

English National Ballet has apologised for the ‘concerning’ incident and urged its customers to be aware of any suspicious emails

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People are mysteriously disappearing off WhatsApp

Meta-owned messaging app says it will try to fix problem deletions as ‘as quickly as possible’

The Independent UK

US water facilities targeted by ‘malicious cyber actors’ – who’s to blame?

Despite Trump’s efforts to blame Tim Walz and Minnesota, officials suspect Iran behind attacks on US infrastructure

The Guardian - US

Iran suspected of conducting cyberattacks on US water suppliers in 45 municipalities — small towns mostly targeted, with utilities switching to manual control

Several US towns said that their water utilities have suffered from cyberattacks, which are suspected to have originated from Iran. While systems remain running, several have resorted to manual control to protect the water supply.

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'Deranged and Irresponsible': Trump Slammed for Defending Iran After Minnesota Water Cyberattack

President Trump faces criticism for dismissing intelligence on a cyberattack in Minnesota, blaming the state's governor instead of Iran, raising concerns over national security priorities.

International Business Times UK

UK’s state investments agency hit by data breach

Security lapse leaves sensitive information and contact details of 51 government officials exposed for 40 hours

The Guardian - UK

Chuck Schumer Says 'Trump Is Making Americans Less Safe,' Links Iran War to Cyberattacks on US Water Systems

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) accused President Donald Trump on Friday of endangering Americans through the Iran war, citing troop casualties, rising prices and cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure, and urged Republicans to help end the conflict.

Benzinga

More states experience water system cyberattacks as FBI continues to investigate

The source of these attacks remains under investigation, though they coincide with warnings that Iranian hackers have been focusing on such systems

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International Business Times

Leaked Memo Links Iran to Minnesota Water Utility Cyberattacks. Dozens of Systems Were Targeted in Escalating Campaign.

The communication, distributed to members of the WaterISAC, references an alert from the Minnesota Fusion Center concluding that the ongoing attacks are attributed by U.S. authorities to Iran-affiliated hackers.

Medical Daily

A Senate Committee Voted 22 to 0 to Cover the Health Data That HIPAA Was Never Written to Protect

The Senate HELP Committee advanced a bill 22-0 to extend HIPAA-style rules to health apps and wearables. It has not passed either chamber.

The Times of India

Flagstar’s 2021 data breaches affected nearly 2.2 million people; eligible Americans have until August 11 to claim documented losses up to $25,000 from a proposed $31.5 million settlement

Flagstar Bank has agreed to pay $31.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit over two cyberattacks in 2021 that exposed the personal information of more than 2.1 million customers. Eligible customers could receive payments ranging from about $60 to as much as $25,000, depending on their claims, if they…

The Independent UK

Cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems investigated as officials warn about Iranian hackers

Authorities say cyberattacks targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota earlier this week

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Reason

Lawyer Challenges Suspension for Being Too Phishable; No Dice, Says Appellate Court

Take that training seriously, folks.

The Guardian - UK

Hackers steal sensitive data from UK Department for Education and police

Details of parents and staff, including email addresses and phone numbers, are among data taken by cybercriminals

The Times of India

Ex-PM Imran Khan's sister charged under cybercrime law over remarks on Pakistan army, India conflict

Pakistan's anti-cybercrime agency has filed a case against Noreen Niazi. She is accused of making false and offensive remarks about the military. Niazi also commented on the recent conflict between India and Pakistan. The FIR states she spread propaganda against state institutions. This action follows her questioning by the agency.

MyLifeXP

What Really Happened in the Bank of Baroda Data Leak?

A single compromised employee email has triggered one of the biggest cybersecurity discussions in India's banking sector. Reports claiming that nearly 1TB of customer data surfaced on the darknet have raised concerns among millions of Bank of Baroda customers. While the bank has clarified that its core banking systems remain…

International Business Times UK

DNC Staffer Duped Out of $29,000 by Scammer Posing as Chairman Ken Martin Days Into His Tenure

A phishing scam led to a £23,200 loss for the DNC, exposing cybersecurity vulnerabilities amid financial strain. The incident underscores the growing threat of cybertheft in political circles.

Latin Times

Official Who Oversaw DHS Statistics Resigns, Blasts Trump's 'War on Immigrants'

"I'm thrilled to end my relationship with the current administration," added Marc Rosenblum who also served during the Biden presidency

The Guardian - AU

About 900,000 Origin Energy customers affected by hack as company admits it was warned weeks before public told

Chief executive, Frank Calabria, apologises and advises customers to look out for suspicious activity amid heightened scam risk

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