Zscaler warns that ransomware attacks on oil and gas surge 935%, as critical sectors targeted
New data from Zscaler shows that manufacturing, technology, and healthcare remain the most frequently targeted sectors, representing high-stakes environments that are ripe for extortion and leverage, where disruption can yield maximum leverage for attackers. {Read full article here}
TSA Issues Warning for Latest ‘Scam’ Poised to Steal Your Money
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued an urgent warning to US travelers over a new scam targeting people in a rush to get through airport security. The new trick is designed to steal sensitive information and money from helpless travelers. The TSA recently took to Facebook to share an important warning about signing up for its PreCheck service. {Read full article here}
Is your phone spying on you? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (S2E5)
Here’s what you need to know about the inner workings of modern spyware and how to stay away from apps that know too much. The world of espionage has gone digital. Rather than involving trench coats and secret missions, it’s now about silent cyberthreats that can turn phones into secret surveillance devices. In other words, today’s battleground is in people’s pockets, as malicious tools pose as everyday apps and can, in extreme cases, compromise your devices even without you needing to do a thing. {Read full article here}
AT&T Will Pay $177M: You Could Get Up to $5K if Your Data Was Exposed
If you were an AT&T customer impacted by the company’s 2019 or 2024 data breaches, you could soon see some money headed your way — even if you’ve already left the carrier. A newly proposed settlement could see AT&T shell out a massive $177 million to affected users, with some individuals eligible for up to $5,000 in compensation. {Read full article here}
Last Updated on August 1, 2025 by Jim Kimmons