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Experts Warn Funding Gaps Elevate Cyber Risk
A breach of Columbia University’s IT systems after repeated attacks by U.S. President Donald Trump is highlighting how universities are unprepared for today’s threat landscape. Schools often leave campuses without enough resources for strong cyber defenses.

Also, Spain Arrests Hacker Behind Leaks Targeting Politicians and Journalists
This week, Chinese sites mimicked brands, Spain arrested data leak hackers, Swiss health nonprofit ransomware attack, ICC probed a cyberattack, UNFI restored systems, a flaw in smart tractors, RomCom RAT. A U.K. man sentenced for locking employer out of network. A WordPress hack installs a Trojan.

Flaw Exposes Remote Privilege Escalation Risk
Cisco released urgent security updates to fix a critical vulnerability in Unified Communications Manager that could allow unauthenticated attackers gain root access to affected systems. The maximum-severity vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to log in using static credentials.

Telephone-Oriented Attack Delivery Social Engineering Tactic Thrives
The phishing industry is a never ending source of innovation. Cyber fraudsters are determined to sneak their way into your inbox. Recent attacks involve callback phishing, a social engineering tactic designed to break down victims' defenses by spurring them into calling the scammers themselves.

Also: Dismantling a 460 Million Euro Crypto Fraud Network
This week, a peek into Iran's largest crypto exchange blending privacy, scale and sanctions evasion, Europol and Spanish police dismantled a crypto fraud network, $9.5M Resupply hack, sentencing in a $40M ponzi scheme and a North Korean crypto theft and employment fraud ring.

Cybercrime Experts Greet Announcement With Skepticism
Hunters International said Thursday it closed shop, provoking skepticism among cybercrime experts who said it's more likely the Russian-speaking hackers behind the ransomware group will start up again under a new brand name. "Ransomware groups often rebrand themselves."

Latest Medical Device Vendor to Disclose a Recent Cyber Incident
A Minnesota maker of catheters notified federal regulators it is recovering from a cyberattack discovered in early June that rendered a portion of its IT systems and data inaccessible. Threat actors gained unauthorized access to some IT systems making certain systems and data unavailable.

How IT Leaders Can Navigate Regulatory Complexity, Use Tech for Digital Sovereignty
From Schrems II to TikTok fines, data sovereignty is redefining the rules of digital engagement. It is no longer an option for enterprises. CIOs must navigate a maze of data laws and tech strategies to stay compliant and competitive in a world without digital borders.

Cybersecurity Awareness Programs Need Focus on Human Risk and Changing Behaviors
Thanks to Cybersecurity Awareness Month, everyone knows security is a priority, but what are we doing differently to change the culture? If our goal is to reduce risk - and not just to meet regulatory expectations - then we need to focus on behavior, not just boxes on a checklist.

23andMe's Ex-CEO Anne Wojcicki Made Privacy Pledge With Successful Bid of $305M
A bankruptcy court gave the green light for TTAM Research Institute - a firm launched by 23andMe's co-founder and former CEO Anne Wojcicki - to buy 23andMe for $305 million. TTAM has promised to uphold the consumer genetics testing firm's current privacy policies and implement more data safeguards.

Google’s Mandiant Warns About Remote Attacks Disrupting Grid Stability
Vulnerabilities in networked devices programmed to instantaneously trip power grid substation circuit breakers could be the means hackers use to cause the next blackout, warn researchers. There are "systemic patterns across substations, utilities and industrial sites worldwide," Mandiant warned.

Iranian-Linked Hackers Claim to Have 100GB of Emails From Trump's Inner Circle
An Iranian hacking group collectively using the pseudonym "Robert" claims to have 100 gigabytes of emails from President Donald Trump's inner circle as Tehran seemingly attempts to project strength in cyberspace in the wake of U.S.-led attacks on three of its key nuclear sites.

Hackers Targeted French Government Entities, ANSSI Said
A hacking campaign linked to Chinese threat actors chained zero-days in Ivanti server software to target French government, defense and media entities, the national cyber agency said. The hacker has similarities to a Chinese threat actor tracked as UNC5174.

New Multi-Agency 'Fusion Center' Using AI, Other Tech Will Improve Investigations
The Department of Justice in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services and other agencies said it has identified $14.6 billion in a wide range of healthcare fraud in 2025. The feds say a new "fusion center" using AI and other technologies will improve investigations moving forward.

New Multi-Agency 'Fusion Center' Using AI, Other Tech Will Improve Investigations
The Department of Justice in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services and other agencies said it has busted $14.6 billion in a wide range of healthcare fraud in 2025. The feds say a new "fusion center" using AI and other technologies will improve investigations moving forward.

This Is Not the Malicious Code You're Looking For, Malware Tells AI
If you can't outsmart the antivirus, maybe you can sweet-talk the algorithm into looking the other way. Security researchers discovered what appears to be the first known attempt to deploy prompt injection against artificial intelligence-powered malware analysis.