Breaking News and Related Posts 10-10-2025

• RRC Commissioner Craddick: “Oilfield theft has become increasingly organized and sophisticated, costing Texans millions and threatening the integrity of our state’s energy sector”.
• As early as the beginning of 2024, the Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA) flagged the issue with oilfield thieves.
• The state legislature earlier this year passed a bill to crack down on Permian Basin oil theft, mandating the creation of a petroleum product theft task force. {Read full article here}

Shaping responsible AI: How businesses can establish ethical standards

As AI becomes more ingrained in business processes, organisations must define responsible AI in their industry. How this is defined will vary depending on the nature of the business, the regulatory environment, and whether the organisation is an AI provider, consumer, or both. For example, a healthcare organisation might prioritise data privacy and HIPAA compliance, while a financial institution might focus on transparency and fraud detection. {Read full article here}

Ransomware Attacks Involve Exploitation of DFIR Tool Velociraptor by Threat Actors

Cisco Talos has confirmed that ransomware operators are leveraging Velociraptor, an open-source digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) tool, in sophisticated cyberattacks.

The security researchers assess with moderate confidence that this activity can be attributed to threat actor Storm-2603, a suspected China-based group first identified in July 2025. {Read full article here}