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CYBERAug 20Meta 'knew and did nothing,' whistleblower reveals in child safety trialProsecutors have claimed that Meta was aware of the damage its platforms did to young users' mental health, but chose to hide it and keep harvesting their data.EuroNews [en]
CYBERAug 20UK cinemas consider ban on Meta ‘pervert glasses’ over piracy and privacy concernsThe UK Cinema Association is weighing restrictions on Meta glasses, which can provide accessibility features but also record videos covertly.EuroNews [en]
CYBERAug 20Union Gap man sentenced to prison in latest Operation Net Nanny caseA man from Union Gap has been sentenced to prison as part of the latest 'Operation Net Nanny' investigation. This reports on the outcome of a law enforcement operation targeting online crimes.yakimaherald.com · United States
CYBERAug 20NASA AIT-GUI Flaws Could Let Unauthenticated Attackers Issue Spacecraft CommandsThe Hacker News
CYBERAug 20ToxicPanda 2.0 and GoldDigger Expand Android Banking Attacks with On-Device FraudCybersecurity researchers have shed light on an updated version of ToxicPanda (aka TgToxic) that comes with "significant enhancements," including a set of 167 remote commands and expands its targeting footprint globally. Zimperium zLabs, in a Wednesday report, said the Android malware also features a PIN harvesting workflow targeting more than 140 banking and cryptocurrency applications.The Hacker News
CYBERAug 20More than 153,000 students, staff affected in Canvas data breach: privacy watchdogSouth China Morning Post
CYBERAug 20AI - assisted tool helped secure satellite communication system after 2022 Russian hackingmymotherlode.com · United States
CYBERAug 20Meta : Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a dont ask , dont tell approach on kids under 13A former Meta engineer alleges Instagram had a "don't ask, don't tell" approach regarding children under 13 using the platform. This raises concerns about online platform governance and child safety.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
CYBERAug 20Mumbai Cybercrime police arrest two from Bihar, Jharkhand in ₹48.60 lakh Boss scamIt was also found that the accused were allegedly linked to almost seven similar cases across India.The Hindu
CYBERAug 20Kid game given three months to bolster child safetyA 'kid game' has been given a three-month deadline to enhance its child safety measures. This indicates concerns regarding the game's current safety protocols for young users.mandurahmail.com.au · Australia
CYBERAug 20Frost & Sullivan : Kaspersky Recognized for Leadership in Asia - Pacific OT Cybersecurity and Converged IT / OT SecurityKaspersky has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan for its leadership in Asia-Pacific operational technology cybersecurity and converged IT/OT security. This highlights Kaspersky's strong performance in the cybersecurity sector.prnewswire.com · United States
CYBERAug 19 She died by design : Grieving mothers condemn Meta as trial begins in California – The Oakland PressA trial has begun in California where grieving mothers are condemning Meta, suggesting platform design contributed to a death. This highlights legal and social challenges facing the tech giant.theoaklandpress.com · United States
CYBERAug 19Rising Number of Cyberattacks Have AI - Assisted Fingerprintsgovinfosecurity.com · United States
CYBERAug 19Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on kids under 13A former engineering director at Meta who has testified before Congress about child safety on Instagram told jurors Wednesday at a landmark trial that the company took a…Japan Today
CYBERAug 19No-Filter 'Kriminal' AI Platform Raises Cybercrime ConcernsDark Reading
CYBERAug 19Former Meta engineer says IG took dont ask , dont tell approachA former engineer from Meta claims that Instagram adopted an informal policy akin to 'don't ask, don't tell.' This suggests an internal operational approach within the social media platform.dailydemocrat.com · United States
CYBERAug 19Cyberabad police recover ₹1 crore lost in ‘boss impersonation’ scamCyberabad police have successfully recovered ₹1 crore that was lost in a "boss impersonation" scam. This highlights law enforcement efforts against financial fraud schemes.The Hindu
CYBERAug 19Cloudflare Workers Spectre Attack Leaks JWT From Co-Located Worker at 12 Bits/SecondThe Hacker News
CYBERAug 19 Huge human error caused biggest ever cyber attack on charity sector with millions warned their data may have been stolendailymail.com · United States
CYBERAug 19Tax hack: What we know about the cyberattacks on French government agenciesFrance 24 [en]
CYBERAug 19What to know about fake election polls shared by a mysterious companyInformation is available on how to understand fake election polls shared by an undisclosed company. This addresses concerns about election integrity and potential disinformation.fortmorgantimes.com · United States
CYBERAug 19LevelBlue Named a Major Player in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide MDR / MXDR for the Enterprise - IT Security / Anti - Spam / Cybersecurity - Cybereason , Inc . | LevelBlueLevelBlue has been named a major player in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for worldwide MDR/MXDR for enterprises. This highlights a company's standing in the cybersecurity industry.newswiretoday.com · United States
CYBERAug 19SilkParasite Threatens Central Asian Orgs With Flurry of RATsDark Reading
CYBERBREAKINGAug 19France probes tax database massive cyberattackFrance 24 [en]