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How state-sponsored attackers hijacked Notepad++ updates

Suspected Chinese state-sponsored attackers hijacked the Notepad++ update mechanism by compromising the software project’s shared hosting server and intercepting and redirecting update traffic destined for notepad-plus-plus.org, the software’s maintainer Don Ho confirmed on Monday. The attack timeline In early December…

Securing the Mid-Market Across the Complete Threat Lifecycle

For mid-market organizations, cybersecurity is a constant balancing act. Proactive, preventative security measures are essential to protect an expanding attack surface. Combined with effective protection that blocks threats, they play a critical role in stopping cyberattacks before damage is done.…

Open Vsx Supply Chain Attack Spreads Glassworm

Cybersecurity researchers recently identified a supply chain attack on the Open VSX Registry where hackers hijacked a developer’s account to distribute malicious updates. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Open Vsx Supply Chain Attack Spreads…

Nationstates Confirms Breach Shuts Site

The browser-based government simulation game NationStates recently experienced a significant data breach after a vulnerability reporter accessed and copied sensitive information from its production server. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Nationstates Confirms Breach Shuts…

Crypto Investor Loses Millions To Scam

An Ethereum investor recently lost $12.4 million in a sophisticated address poisoning scam after accidentally sending funds to a fraudulent wallet that mimicked a frequent contact. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Crypto Investor Loses…

Cyberattacks Disrupt Polish Energy Sites

CERT Polska reported that a coordinated wave of cyberattacks on December 29, 2025, targeted more than thirty renewable energy sites, a manufacturer, and a major combined heat and power plant. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original…

Arrests Trigger Scam Worker Exodus

Recent law enforcement actions against two major network leaders in Cambodia have triggered a massive release of thousands of laborers from illicit scam compounds. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Arrests Trigger Scam Worker Exodus

Chrome Ad Blocker Caught Hijacking Amazon Affiliate Links

A Chrome extension posing as an Amazon ad blocker was found secretly hijacking affiliate links to redirect commissions to its developer. The post Chrome Ad Blocker Caught Hijacking Amazon Affiliate Links appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been…

Top 10 Cyber Risk Management and GRC Companies in the UK and Globally

Cyber risk management and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) have become central to how organisations protect data, meet regulatory obligations, and maintain operational resilience.  As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and regulatory scrutiny increases, organisations must demonstrate not only that…

Bitbucket Alternatives in 2026

Developers from around the world have known Bitbucket for years as one of the best Git repositories, especially for those working within the Atlassian ecosystem. It was released in 2008, but in 2026, it remains a crucial tool for many…

Microsoft Moves Closer to Disabling NTLM

The next major Windows Server and Windows releases will have the deprecated authentication protocol disabled by default. The post Microsoft Moves Closer to Disabling NTLM appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…

Over 1,400 MongoDB Databases Ransacked by Threat Actor

Of 3,100 unprotected MongoDB instances, half remain compromised, most of them by a single threat actor. The post Over 1,400 MongoDB Databases Ransacked by Threat Actor appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…

Cyber Insights 2026: Malware and Cyberattacks in the Age of AI

Security leaders share how artificial intelligence is changing malware, ransomware, and identity-led intrusions, and how defenses must evolve. The post Cyber Insights 2026: Malware and Cyberattacks in the Age of AI appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…

SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 82

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter KONNI Adopts AI to Generate PowerShell Backdoors   Who Operates the Badbox 2.0 Botnet? Weaponized in China, Deployed in India:…