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Published on Aug 10, 2026

Suburban state lawmaker aims to require water industry reporting of cyberattacks

It's a life or death question for your family: How do you know if the water coming out of your tap is safe if Illinois officials don't know? Last Tuesday, NBC 5 Investigates reported on the problem. Now we're hearing from a suburban Chicago …

Source: NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Aug 8, 2026

America’s Water Systems Left Wide Open by Default Passwords as Iranian Hackers Strike

Weak passwords on industrial equipment didn’t just invite trouble. They handed Iranian-linked attackers the keys to systems that deliver drinking water to millions of Americans. Over recent weeks, more than 30 municipal water facilities in Minnesota faced …

Source: WebProNews - Kentucky - Pending
Published on Aug 10, 2026

Princeton Clarion enters 180th year this week

PRINCETON — It's a year of milestones: America's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Gibson carved out of Knox County in the Indiana Territory in 1813. Prince Town established in 1814. Indiana gaining statehood in …

Source: Princeton Clarion - Indiana - Pending
Published on Aug 5, 2026

Is Illinois equipped to handle Iranian cyberattacks on water systems?

When it comes to a potential cyberattack on the drinking water supply in Illinois, is the state fighting with one hand tied behind its back? According to experts, even if Iranian hackers had attacked a water system in Illinois as part of the recent wave of …

Source: NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2026

Surviving modern ransomware

Over the past few years, ransomware has evolved into one of the most pressing threats facing organizations and the IT professionals tasked with defending them. Ransomware attackers have embraced AI and cutting-edge tools to more effectively deceive …

Source: IT Brew - New York - Pending
Published on Jul 28, 2026

Prompt Injection Hacking: Emerging Trade Secret, Employment, and Litigation Risks

As generative AI (“gen AI”) tools become embedded in enterprise workflows (from contract review and litigation support to hiring, coding, and customer service), a new class of adversarial attack is emerging that carries significant trade secret, employment …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Jul 25, 2026

Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Phishing 4,500 Snapchat Users to Steal Private Photos

An Illinois man has pleaded guilty to a phishing and account-compromise scheme that targeted thousands of Snapchat users, leading to the theft of private images from numerous women. Federal prosecutors stated that Kyle Svara, 27, of Oswego, Illinois, …

Source: GBHackers - Pending
Published on Aug 6, 2026

Merged Precise Biometrics, FPC can cover more ground in tackling fraud crisis

As it integrates Fingerprint Cards’ team and technologies, Lund-based Precise Biometrics invited investors to an open presentation to hear Precise CEO Joakim Nydemark “discuss the strategic rationale behind the merger” of the two Swedish firms, and to …

Source: Biometric Update - Neutral
Published on Jul 16, 2026

New Agent Data Injection Attack Can Make AI Agents Misclick or Run Attacker Commands

Ask an AI agent to summarize the reviews on a product page, and a single planted review can make it click "Buy Now" instead. Ask a coding assistant to apply a maintainer's fix from a GitHub thread, and a fake comment can make it run a …

Source: The Hacker News - Pending
Published on Jul 16, 2026

Federal officials warn of Russian hacking campaign as election security concerns grow

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Federal cybersecurity officials are warning of a potentially far-reaching hacking campaign linked to the Russian government, prompting renewed concerns about election security as elections approach. According to intelligence sources, …

Source: ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2026

Hackers breached voter data across seven states—but how badly?

The July 16, 2026 White House Election Integrity Files #1 release includes a January 2017 federal assessment that networks in at least seven states had been compromised. The same document notes that officials could not confirm how many probes resulted in …

Source: Film Daily - Pending
Published on Aug 4, 2026

OSF HealthCare Pays $552,250 in Federal Privacy Settlement Over 2021 Ransomware Breach Affecting 53,907 Patients

Federal regulators have announced a $552,250 settlement with OSF Healthcare System resolving an investigation into a 2021 ransomware attack that exposed the protected health information of 53,907 patients. The Department of Health and Human Services Office …

Source: Medical Daily - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 16, 2026

Illinois to Receive $500,000 in 23andMe Genetic Data Breach Bankruptcy Settlement

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a bipartisan, multistate settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The …

Source: RiverBender - Pending
Published on Jul 31, 2026

Is AI out of control? The fallout from Anthropic and OpenAI breaches

July 31, 2026, 2:43 p.m. ET Earlier this month, the artificial intelligence giant OpenAI announced the first known case of an AI going rogue and hacking into another company’s website. On July 30, Anthropic said it had found three more breaches. In the …

Source: USA Today - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2026

Cyberattacks on water systems in 12 states prompt precautions in Chicago area

Chicago area officials are taking extra precautions following a wave of cyberattacks on water and wastewater facilities in multiple states, including Michigan. Utility leaders explained what they're watching for here at home. Water systems in at least …

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2026

AI models are escaping their cages. It’s time for a kill switch

Concerns are growing about the national security implications of artificial intelligence. As frontier AI models grow more capable, their ability to break free from their controls grows with them.According to recent disclosures, OpenAI’s most powerful …

Source: Washington Examiner - Right-wing
Published on Jul 31, 2026

CISA Urges Water Utilities to Disconnect Exposed Systems

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on July 30 warned water and wastewater utilities that it is seeing a “significant increase” in cyber threat activity targeting internet-exposed programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The agency …

Source: MeriTalk - Virginia - Neutral
Published on Jul 21, 2026

Patients sue diagnostics company over data breach

A class of Illinois patients maintained in a lawsuit filed Monday that healthcare company Abbott Laboratories failed to adequately safeguard patients' data. CHICAGO (CN) — A group of Illinois patients said in a class action filed in Illinois federal …

Source: Courthouse News - Neutral
Published on Jul 30, 2026

Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 7, Issue 7, 2026

Volume 7, Issue 7 Welcome Welcome to our seventh issue of 2026 of Decoded -- our technology law insights e-newsletter. In this issue, we bring you a variety of technology topics, including artificial intelligence and ROI; utilizing mobile apps as medical …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

Progress on share buyback programme

Progress on share buyback programme ING announced today that, as part of our €1.0 billion share buyback programme announced on 30 April 2026, in total 2,000,000 shares were repurchased during the week of 3 August up to and including 7 August 2026. The …

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Published on August 9, 2026 - 20:25 GMT

VicOne Turns DEF CON 34 Robot Hacking Research into Free NVIDIA Isaac Sim Extension

The VicOne Radeis Extension for NVIDIA Isaac Sim™ helps robotics teams test how cyberattacks could change robot behavior before deployment. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, August 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VicOne, a Physical AI cybersecurity …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 20:30 GMT

Bakkt Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

- GAAP net income of $80.8 million, or $1.96 per basic and $1.94 per diluted share - Six commercial offerings live across Bakkt Markets; Total Transacting Volume (“TTV”) of $168.8 million in Q2, including payments volume generated on acquired …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 21:00 GMT

Allied Gold Announces Closing of Strategic Investment by Zijin Gold

TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Gold Corporation (TSX: AAUC, NYSE: AAUC) (“Allied” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced strategic investment by Zijin Gold International Company Limited (“Zijin …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 20:05 GMT

RUM Group Inc. Reports Record Second Quarter 2026 Results

~ Record Revenue of $40.4 Million up 61% YoY ~ ~ Record Revenue for Rumble Excluding Northern Data up 21% YoY~ ~ Closed Acquisition of Northern Data, Adding Approximately 250 MW of Unmonetized 2027 Targeted Capacity Representing a $3B+ ARR Opportunity ~ ~ …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 14:48 GMT

AI Cyber Attacks Demand a Fully-Agentic, Human-Led Response - TENEX.ai Can Do That In A Week

At Black Hat 2026 TENEX unveils Turn-Key Fully-Agentic Human-Led Security platform deployable on Google SecOps and Microsoft Sentinel in as little as seven days LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AI has …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Apogee Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Recent Corporate and Pipeline Updates

AbbVie to acquire Apogee for $135.11 per share in cash for total equity value of approximately $10.9 billion, positioning differentiated immunology portfolio to reach more patients worldwide Positive 16-week Phase 2 APEX Part B induction dose optimization …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

VanishID Returns to DEF CON 34 as Pinball Hackers Village Sponsor and Contest Builder

After its village contest earned a coveted Black Badge last year, VanishID brings its custom pinball challenge back to the Las Vegas Convention Center. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VanishID, the agentic AI- …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 09:47 GMT

The Orange Giant Opens ZHAI Development to Selected Community Feedback Through Early Prototype Testing

Selected community members will review early prototypes, visuals and gameplay concepts as development of the action-adventure title progresses ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Orange Giant has opened …

Distribution channels: Gifts, Games & Hobbies, IT Industry ...
Published on August 11, 2026 - 09:15 GMT

WeMoral Publishes Free Report Comparing Whistleblower Laws Across All 27 EU States

The 46-page comparison covers all 27 member states on 33 data points, including fines, retention periods, anonymous reporting and penalties for false reports. ŁóDź, POLAND, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maximum fines for failing to run …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Human Rights ...
Published on August 11, 2026 - 09:15 GMT

WeMoral veröffentlicht kostenlosen Bericht zum Vergleich der Hinweisgebergesetze aller 27 EU-Staaten

Sanktionen für wissentlich falsche Meldungen reichen von 300.000 Euro in Spanien bis zu keiner in sechs Mitgliedstaaten. 46 Seiten mit 33 Datenpunkten je Land. ŁÓDŹ, POLAND, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wer in Deutschland wissentlich …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 09:06 GMT

Index.dev Records All-Time-High Talent NPS of +87.2 in H1 2026, With Zero Detractors for the First Time

Automated one-click invoicing drove the largest satisfaction gain as talent NPS rose 10.4 points, the platform's strongest result to date. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Index.dev, an AI-first …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, IT Industry ...
Published on August 11, 2026 - 09:04 GMT

As WTM Comes to Riyadh for the First Time, almatar Puts Saudi-Built Travel Tech on the Global Stage

almatar Puts Saudi-Built Travel Tech on the Global Stage RIAYDH, SAUDI ARABIA, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When World Travel Market arrives in Riyadh for the first time this September, it will be entering a Saudi tourism market that …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

New Sentinel Blue Report: Five C3PAOs Say the DIB’s CMMC Problem Was Never Just Assessor Capacity

New research based on interviews with five independent C3PAOs finds defense contractor unpreparedness rooted in cost and complexity, not assessor capacity. CULPEPPER , VA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sentinel Blue, a …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 08:30 GMT

BlueGPS Publishes Clear RTLS Pricing, With Software From Less Than 1€ per Square Meter

Published pricing gives organizations direct visibility of costs for precise asset tracking, mesh-based location coverage, and RTLS software for the first time. MILAN, ITALY, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BlueGPS, a software-first Real- …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 08:00 GMT

A European financial supervisor selects Modulos' AI governance platform

AZN becomes latest European financial regulator to adopt Modulos's AI governance platform, reinforcing the company's momentum. ZüRICH, SWITZERLAND, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Modulos AG, a leading European-based AI governance …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 07:43 GMT

Ring Jenny Combines AI Answering Service With Native Appointment Scheduling

Built by the team behind Lunacal, Ring Jenny is among the few AI answering services which have a native appointment scheduling infrastructure SHERIDAN, WY, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ring Jenny, an AI answering service …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 07:09 GMT

Five Reliable Action Camera Manufacturers in China 2026: Innovating OEM & ODM Wearable Camera Production

Discover five trusted Chinese manufacturers delivering advanced action cameras, flexible OEM & ODM solutions, and scalable production for global brands in 2026. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

Scarf Launches Open Source AI Popularity Leaderboard to Track Real-World Adoption Across the Open Source Ecosystem

Daily index ranks AI model providers and inference platforms using organization-level package download activity SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scarf today announced the launch of the the Open Source AI …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 06:38 GMT

COONTEC and Soongsil University Are Developing LLM-Based Power ISA Verification Pipeline

Step-by-Step Integration from Structured Reference Data and LLM-Based Code Generation to Formal and Execution-Based Verification and Build Integration SEONGNAM, GYEONGGI-DO, SOUTH KOREA, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COONTEC, a …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 06:30 GMT

Farm Management Software Market Poised for Rapid Growth to Reach USD 10.08 Billion at a CAGR of 12.5% by 2035

Farm Management Software Market is growing with smart farming, automation, and data-driven solutions improving agricultural productivity. BERLIN, BERLIN, GERMANY, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Farm management is shedding its paper- …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 06:16 GMT

SysInfoTools Launches SharePoint Migration Software for Secure Data Transfer

SysInfoTools launches SharePoint Migration Software for secure SharePoint and Microsoft 365 migrations with files, metadata, versions, and permissions. NOIDA, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SysInfoTools, a provider …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 11, 2026 - 06:15 GMT

Hybrid Cloud Market Projected to Hit USD 592.48 Billion at a 13.28% CAGR by 2035

Hybrid Cloud Market is growing with flexible, secure, and scalable cloud solutions driving digital transformation across industries. PARIS, PARIS, FRANCE, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Hybrid Cloud Market is witnessing remarkable growth as …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

FIOR Group and Multiverse Computing announce strategic partnership to deliver secure edge & sovereign AI infrastructure

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FIOR Group Ltd ("FIOR"), the AI agent identity and governance company, and Multiverse Computing, a global leader in efficient AI, today announced a strategic partnership to …

Distribution channels: IT Industry, Military Industry ...
Published on August 11, 2026 - 05:46 GMT

SEO Company Philippines Launches Senior-Led SEO and AI Search Services

Aditya Aman’s remote-first team helps companies connect technical SEO, content and AI-search visibility to leads and revenue. MANILA, PHILIPPINES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SEO Company Philippines has launched as a remote-first SEO …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on August 11, 2026 - 05:38 GMT

Blink Launches the All-in-One Creator Platform for Selling Digital Products

Storefronts, global checkout, and the growth tools creators love — order bumps, cart recovery, affiliates, email, and revenue splits — with no monthly fee IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blink, a storefront and checkout …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, IT Industry ...
Published on August 11, 2026 - 04:30 GMT

EVEGOPLAYON Closes the Gap Between Hard-Surface and Character Art

EVEGOPLAYON has closed the gap between hard-surface and character art, reaching an even split within two years as clients consolidate work with one vendor. TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EVEGOPLAYON has closed the …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 04:15 GMT

Mianro Systems Introduces AI Business in a Box for SMBs

One connected platform helps SMBs manage leads, customer follow-up, marketing, reviews and growth without juggling disconnected tools. SHERIDAN, WY, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mianro Systems has introduced its AI …

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