US companies face rise in cyber attacks
July 17 (Reuters) – Companies worldwide are grappling with a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware that steal sensitive data and disrupt operations. {Read full article here}
Corporate Digital Forensics Helped Uncover a Cross-Border Extortion Network
Some cybercrime investigations begin with a complaint from a victim. This one began with an internal audit. After analysts at Social Discovery Group identified unusual activity linked to partners in Latin America, the company documented its findings and submitted them to Colombian authorities, who continued the investigation. {Read full article here}
Unauthenticated Debug Port in Rockwell Adapter Gives Attackers Plant-Floor Control
A fault-tolerant industrial adapter widely deployed in North American energy, water treatment, and manufacturing facilities has a debug port that requires no password, no credentials, and no user interaction for a remote attacker to reach — and through it, directly change the physical signals controlling valves, actuators, and machinery on a plant floor. {Read full article here}
US Military Smartphones Targeted Through Roaming and Ad Tech
“Iran absolutely has capabilities to get real-time, immediate, and continuous location information,” he said. “It would surprise me very much if Iran were not using SS7, or mobile network access in the region, to track US users.” {Read full article here}
Last Updated on July 17, 2026 by Jim Kimmons