AI firm Anthropic alleges a Chinese state-sponsored group used its Claude Code model to launch the first large-scale, autonomous cyber espionage campaign. The AI agent performed 80-90% of the hacking tasks—including writing exploits and exfiltrating data—targeting 30 global entities in finance and government. The incident highlights a critical shift: AI is now executing, not just advising, cyberattacks.

Global cyber threats are intensifying as nation-state spies and organized crime gangs weaponize Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. Reports from OpenAI and Microsoft confirm AI is being used to automate every stage of an attack, from refining malware and debugging espionage code to creating elaborate, high-quality financial scams. This dramatically lowers the technical barrier and exponentially increases the scale of global cybercrime.

Roblox is facing lawsuits and regulatory pressure for allegedly failing to protect child users from predators. The lawsuits claim the platform lacks safety measures, allowing exploitation. YouTuber "Law By Mike" is also suing, alleging police have arrested dozens for using Roblox to target minors. The company has since added new features to address the concerns.

Apple's privacy-first approach to AI development is built on the principle that privacy is a human right. The company utilizes on-device processing for many features, keeping personal data on the user's device rather than collecting it. For more complex tasks, Private Cloud Compute processes data in a stateless manner, ensuring it's never stored or accessed by Apple employees.

Cybersecurity ESG reporting is reshaping corporate accountability by integrating digital risk management into sustainability strategies. Businesses now recognize that protecting data and digital infrastructure is essential for meeting governance standards and earning stakeholder trust.

Remote work progressively rose for decades, as online jobs replaced those that can only be supervised in person and the tech revolution enabled most office work to be carried out remotely. People prefer the flexibility and convenience of working remotely, but it brings drawbacks for employers, mainly increased remote work cybersecurity risks.

The St. Paul cyberattack has paralyzed city systems, prompting the deployment of the National Guard’s Cyber Protection Team. Officials are working to restore services and investigate the cause, as the incident exposes critical weaknesses in municipal cybersecurity infrastructure.

The Batavia spyware campaign is targeting Russian organizations with a stealthy, multi-stage malware attack delivered through phishing emails. Designed to harvest sensitive documents and system data from Windows machines, the operation reflects a growing trend in cyber-espionage and highlights the need for advanced, proactive cybersecurity defenses.

Qantas has confirmed a data breach involving a third-party platform, exposing personal information of up to six million customers. While no financial data was accessed, the incident raises serious concerns about vendor security and customer privacy.

Hawaiian Airlines confirmed a cyberattack on June 26, 2025, that disrupted its IT systems but did not affect flight operations. The Hawaiian Airlines cyberattack highlights growing cybersecurity risks in the aviation industry and has prompted a full investigation by federal authorities.