Cybercrime & Ransom Demands: Islamabad’s CDA says unknown hackers breached its property and water billing system for three days, threatening to leak data on the dark web unless bitcoin ransom is paid. Cyber Fraud Crackdown: Karnataka reports freezing Rs 436 crore in cyber-fraud funds via the Lien Mark process, citing a surge in complaints through web and WhatsApp channels. AI in the Spotlight (Privacy/Policy): Google Chrome users may find a hidden ~4GB Gemini Nano model (weights.bin) downloaded for on-device AI features, raising transparency concerns. Workplace Monitoring: TD told some employees it will use software to track time spent on browsers and internal apps, sparking consent and privacy questions. Healthcare Cyber Risk: A new report warns hospitals are becoming prime targets as EHR data turns into dark-web leverage. Education Security & Platform Blocks: India’s NTA runs a nationwide NEET mock drill with heavy security, while courts uphold temporary Telegram restrictions tied to exam integrity. Student Data Enforcement: The FTC finalized action against an EdTech firm over inadequate protection of data for 10M+ students. AI Safety Controls: Google DeepMind proposes treating advanced AI agents like insider threats, using escalating monitoring and potential kill switches. Vehicle Software Recall: Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis in the US over a software issue involving closed freeway construction zones.