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CYBERSep 10Meta officials appear before NCPCR over alleged child sexual abuse materialsIn July, the government issued a stern notice to Meta on CSEAM in paid advertisements on InstagramThe Hindu
CYBERSep 10CBI secures return of accused in Singapore scam case from U.S.Harnek Singh, absconding since 2013 in a case involving spoof calls targeting Indian nationals in Singapore, deported from the U.S. and taken into CBI custodyThe Hindu
CYBERSep 10AI deepfakes and fake fighters reshape Mali information warThe use of AI deepfakes and fabricated combatants is altering the nature of the information war in Mali. This signifies the evolving landscape of conflict through technological deception.sierraleonetimes.com · Sierra Leone
CYBERSep 10Police arrest suspect over fake shutdown report targeting OPayPolice have apprehended a suspect responsible for disseminating a false report about the shutdown of OPay. This highlights law enforcement action against disinformation affecting a digital financial service.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
CYBERSep 10EU Cyber Resilience Act to Enforce New Reporting RequirementsStarting Friday, European organizations will have just 24 hours to notify the EU government any time they discover serious product security incidents.Dark Reading
CYBERSep 10Police arrest suspect over fake shutdown report targeting OPayAni Iniedu, the police spokesperson, disclosed at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday that the suspect was arrested after a forensic investigation. The post Police arrest suspect over fake shutdown report targeting OPay appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERSep 10Anthropic discloses 4th AI hacking incident as researcher quits over safetyAl Jazeera [en]
CYBERSep 10August Cyber Threats Rise as Ransomware Nearly Doubles and GenAI Data Exposure Becomes a New Enterprise Riskitwire.com · Australia
CYBERSep 10Police warn of WhatsApp scam using real accounts to trick contacts into sending moneyPolice are issuing a warning about a WhatsApp scam where fraudsters use compromised accounts to trick contacts into sending money. This alerts the public to a current cyber threat involving financial fraud.surinenglish.com · Spain
CYBERSep 10OpenAI’s rogue agents used at least 10 more sites for unauthorized comms: ReutersOpenAI's rogue agents reportedly used at least ten additional sites for unauthorized communications, according to Reuters. This is significant due to potential security vulnerabilities and governance issues within a prominent AI organization.Seeking Alpha Tech
CYBERSep 10Experts build WeChat worm able to spread across millions of iPhone and Android devices via phone callstechradar.com · United Kingdom
CYBERSep 10Report : States Tackling Local Gaps in Infrastructure CybersecurityA report indicates that states are addressing vulnerabilities in their local infrastructure cybersecurity. This highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen digital defenses.govtech.com · United States
CYBERSep 10CBN warns banks, fintechs over cyber risks…Says weak links could destabilise financial system By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA: The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has urged banks, fintechs and other financial institutions to treat cybersecurity and third-party technology risks as critical financial stability issues, warning that vulnerabilities in one institution could trigger widespread disruption across the financial system. The […] The post CBN warns banks, fintechs over cyber risks appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 9Professional content verification on networks falters in Latin AmericaMeta prueba un sistema de verificación colectiva en 16 países de habla hispana, reemplazando a periodistas. Expertos alertan sobre el riesgo de desinformación.La exclusión de Brasil, con regulaciones más estrictas, resalta la preocupación por el impacto de estas medidas en la salud democrática de América Latina.Clarín
CYBERSep 9Police arrest 27-yr-old woman over fake OPay shutdown noticeThe Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 27-year-old woman, Hafsat Abubakar, over the alleged creation and circulation of a forged document claiming that fintech company OPay Nigeria Limited was shutting down its operations. The post Police arrest 27-yr-old woman over fake OPay shutdown notice appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 9US sanctions Chinese-language Xinbi Guarantee marketplace over cyber scamsThe Trump administration sanctioned Chinese-language marketplace Xinbi Guarantee on Wednesday, along with two affiliated organisations, as part of a wider crackdown on transnational cybercrime. The US Department of Justice also announced it had seized Telegram channels and cryptocurrency wallets tied to the platform, which has over 650,000 users, freezing more than US$52 million in potentially laundered funds in just one day. “This is not a distant overseas crime story,” said Jeanine Pirro, the...South China Morning Post
CYBERSep 9Here Comes the Judge : Pirro Takes Down Huge Chinese Scam Marketplace Targeting AmericansJudge Pirro reportedly dismantled a large Chinese scam marketplace that was targeting American citizens. This action addresses significant fraudulent activity impacting consumers.redstate.com · United States
CYBERSep 9Regulation is Reshaping the Cyber WorkforceNew regulations are significantly altering the cyber workforce. This suggests an evolving landscape for cybersecurity professionals due to policy changes.giac.org · United States
CYBERSep 9DICT , CICC order 24 - hour cyber checks after attacks on govt websitesnewsbytes.ph · Philippines
CYBERSep 9Facebook on trial over Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal in New MexicoFacebook is facing a trial in New Mexico related to the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal. This legal proceeding addresses significant data privacy concerns and corporate accountability.wsbradio.com · United States
CYBERSep 9Mythos Vulnerability Firehose Hits a Human BottleneckAn analysis of Project Glasswing findings shows only a fraction of the bugs it has discovered have reached disclosure, and an even smaller number have been fixed.Dark Reading
CYBERSep 9Device Mgt System won’t expose users’ data – NCCNCC has allayed fears that its new Device Management System, DMS, could give the regulator access to users’ personal data and communications The post Device Mgt System won’t expose users’ data – NCC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 9US Government Accuses Chinese AI Firms of Distilling Frontier ModelsDark Reading
CYBERSep 9China slams US claims of ‘industrial-scale’ AI theftThe response comes after three US agencies accused Chinese AI companies of exploiting American AI models.Al Jazeera [en]