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The Center for Public Safety and Cybersecurity Education (CPSCE) is committed to providing access to timely and relevant information for industry professionals, as well as the communities we serve. In addition to hosting a variety of special events throughout the year, the Center also maintains a list of well-regarded public safety and cybersecurity resources.

Executive In Residence

Continuing its commitment to bridging academic learning with industry expertise, Franklin University proudly announces Dr. Scena Webb as the newest Executive in Residence (EiR) for the 2024-2025 academic year. As the University’s first Public Administration EiR within the Center for Public Safety and Cybersecurity Education, Dr. Webb’s appointment underscores the University’s dedication to offering students real-world insights and mentorship from distinguished professionals.

Launched in 2020, Franklin University’s Executive in Residence program was established to integrate the practical experiences of high-caliber leaders with the academic environment, enriching the educational experience for both students and faculty. Dr. Webb’s appointment is a testament to the program’s success and pivotal role in advancing the University’s mission.

During her Executive in Residence, Dr. Webb will provide invaluable mentorship to students, offering practical guidance and career advice drawn from her extensive background. She will also lead the EiR webinar series, "Pathways to Executive Excellence: Insights and Lessons from the Top with a Focus on Public Service," where she will share her experiences and strategies for success in public service, alongside monthly guests. Additionally, Dr. Webb will collaborate closely with faculty to enhance the curriculum, ensuring that Franklin University’s programs maintain the highest standards of relevance and excellence in these critical fields.

Dr. Scena Webb Full Bio

Dr. Scena Webb is part of Franklin’s MPA faculty and the MPA Advisory Board. She currently serves as the Director of Industry Operations at ATF's (Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) Atlanta Field Division, covering the state of Georgia. With a diverse background in the federal government, military, organizational leadership, and academia, she brings a unique mix of real-world leadership experience and discipline-specific knowledge.  
Dr. Webb has held roles as a field investigator, faculty member at ATF’s National Academy, as well as program manager at ATF’s national headquarters. Dr. Webb also serves as a US Department of Justice Internal Federal Coach and a Leadership Coach with the Treasury Executive Institute. 

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FBI Probes Service Selling 153M+ Drivers Licenses

September 1, 2026 - 6:40pm

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A new identity theft service launched on the dark web this week is selling digital scans of more than 153 million drivers licenses from people in the United States and Canada. Based on interviews with individuals whose licenses are available for purchase on this service, it appears to be siphoning images collected by a widely-used identity verification company based in Louisiana. KrebsOnSecurity also has learned that the New Orleans field office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) today launched an official inquiry into the source of the images.

Two Alleged ‘TeamPCP’ Hackers Arrested in Australia

August 27, 2026 - 7:04am

BrianKrebs

Authorities in Australia have arrested two men believed to be members of TeamPCP, a prolific cybercrime and data extortion group blamed for perpetrating the longest running spree of software supply chain attacks ever. In a statement released today, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said two unnamed suspects from Western Australia, aged 21 and 23, were arrested in connection with a "sophisticated cybercrime syndicate that allegedly created malicious open-source software to rob thousands of global businesses." The AFP did not name the defendants, but KrebsOnSecurity learned the 21-year-old suspect's real identity in June, and has been communicating with him ever since. This story includes interviews with TeamPCP's self-described spokesperson, and examines clues left behind by the TeamPCP leader that likely led to his undoing.

Who’s Tracking You? Use This New Service to Find Out

August 14, 2026 - 7:24am

BrianKrebs

It can be daunting to determine who's responsible for showing ads on the websites we visit, or who's harvesting data from the mobile apps we use every day. That information is already semi-public, but it is not easily parsed and traditionally much of it has remained walled away in the hands of large advertising platforms. Not anymore: A powerful and free new service called DecryptAds scrapes and correlates this adtech data and makes it simple to quickly learn a great deal about the entities that are tracking you.

Microsoft Plugs Nearly 400 Security Holes

August 11, 2026 - 5:28pm

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Microsoft today released updates to remedy at least 398 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and supported software, including one weakness that is already being actively exploited and two others that were publicly detailed prior to today.

Canadian Man Pleads Guilty in Snowflake Extortions

August 6, 2026 - 1:00pm

BrianKrebs

A 26-year-old Canadian man once described as one of the most consequential cybercrime threat actors of 2024 has pleaded guilty to computer fraud and conspiracy to hack and extort more than 165 organizations that used the cloud data storage provider Snowflake. Connor Riley Moucka, of Kitchener, Ontario, also admitted to stealing call and text history records of more than 100 million AT&T customers.

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FBI Probes Service Selling 153M+ Drivers Licenses

Two Alleged ‘TeamPCP’ Hackers Arrested in Australia

Who’s Tracking You? Use This New Service to Find Out

Microsoft Plugs Nearly 400 Security Holes

Canadian Man Pleads Guilty in Snowflake Extortions

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