Fake ChatGPT and DeepSeek Extensions Spied on Over 1 Million Chrome Users
Security researchers have identified two malicious Chrome extensions recording AI chats. Learn how to identify and remove these tools to protect your privacy.
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pcTattletale Founder Bryan Fleming Pleads Guilty in Federal Stalkerware Case
Bryan Fleming, founder of pcTattletale, pleads guilty in a landmark federal spying case. Read how an undercover HSI sting and a data breach ended a decade of illegal stalkerware sales.
Lone Hacker Used Infostealers to Access Data at 50 Global Companies
A Hudson Rock report reveals how an Iranian hacker named Zestix breached 50 global companies, including Iberia Airlines and Pickett & Associates, by using stolen passwords and a lack of MFA.
Why Legitimate Bot Traffic Is a Growing Security Blind Spot
Security teams have spent years improving their ability to detect and block malicious bots. That effort remains critical.…
Major Data Breach Hits Company Operating 150 Gas Stations in the US
Texas based Gulshan Management Services, operator of Handi Plus and Handi Stop gas stations, reports a data breach impacting over 377,000 people.
Millions of Android Powered TVs and Streaming Devices Infected by Kimwolf Botnet
Synthient discovers over 2 million Android TV boxes and smart TVs hijacked by the Kimwolf botnet. Learn how hackers are using home devices to launch DDoS attacks and how you can protect your home network.
Bitfinex Hack Mastermind Behind $10 Billion Theft Gets Early Release
Ilya Lichtenstein, the man behind the massive 2016 Bitfinex Bitcoin theft, has been released early from prison. Read how the First Step Act and a trail of Walmart gift cards led to this major update in one of the world's largest crypto thefts.
Ledger Confirms Global-e Breach, Warns Users of Phishing Attempts
Ledger confirms data breach via Global-e partner. Customer info exposed, phishing attacks active. No passwords or crypto recovery phrases leaked.
How to Avoid Phishing Incidents in 2026: A CISO Guide
Phishing in 2026 is harder to detect and verify. Learn how CISOs can speed up investigations, reduce noise, and respond with confidence.
New VVS Stealer Malware Targets Discord Users via Fake System Errors
Palo Alto Networks’ new report reveals VVS Stealer uses Discord Injection and fake error messages to steal tokens and MFA codes. Protect your account from this new Python-based threat.
Connex IT Partners with AccuKnox for Zero Trust CNAPP Security in Southeast Asia
Menlo Park, India, 6th January 2026, CyberNewsWire
Researchers Warn of Data Exposure Risks in Claude Chrome Extension
Security experts at Zenity Labs warn that Anthropic’s new agentic browser extension, Claude in Chrome, could bypass traditional web security, exposing private data and login tokens to potential hijackers.
NordVPN Denies Breach After Hacker Claims Access to Salesforce Dev Data
A hacker using the alias 1011 has claimed to breach a NordVPN development server, posting what appears to…
How To Build Ransomware-Resilient AI Data Pipelines: A Practical Guide for Modern Enterprises
Modern enterprises depend on AI data pipelines for analytics and automated decision-making. As these pipelines become more integrated…
Disney Fined $10M for Violating Children’s Privacy Laws on YouTube
Disney agrees to a $10M settlement with the DOJ and FTC over YouTube privacy violations. Learn how the COPPA ruling affects kids' data and Disney's new rules.
Researcher Wipes White Supremacist Dating Sites, Leaks Data on okstupid.lol
Security researcher in "Martha Root" in Pink Power Ranger deletes white supremacist dating sites live onstage, leaks 8,000 profiles and 100GB of data at Chaos Communication Congress (CCC) 2025.
Finnish Authorities Detain Crew After Undersea Internet Cable Severed
After a sudden internet cable break between Finland and Estonia, authorities have seized the cargo ship Fitburg. With two crew members arrested and sanctioned steel found on board, investigators are now probing if this was an accident or a deliberate act of hybrid warfare.
Resecurity Says ShinyHunters Fell for Honeypot After Breach Claim
Resecurity denies breach claims by ShinyHunters, says attackers accessed a honeypot with fake data. No real systems or customer info were compromised.
ShinyHunters Claim Breach of US Cybersecurity Firm Resecurity (Updated)
Editor’s Note (Updated): This article has been edited to reflect clarifications provided by Resecurity, including the company’s December…
RondoDox Botnet is Using React2Shell to Hijack Thousands of Unpatched Devices
RondoDox hackers exploit the React2Shell flaw in Next.js to target 90,000+ devices, including routers, smart cameras, and small business websites.
