WinRAR exploits persist as espionage malware spreads, supply-chain trojans surface, crypto theft and ransomware hit, and cybercrime arrests grow. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Cyber Briefing: 2026.01.28
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Attack Against Poland’s Grid Disrupted Communication Devices at About 30 Sites
The hackers behind a cyberattack that targeted Poland's grid infrastructure in December disabled communication devices for at least 30 sites across a number of energy facilities in different parts of the country. The hackers succeeded in disabling the communication systems,…
Critical IDIS IP Camera Vulnerability Allows Full Computer Compromise with One-Click Exploit
A critical vulnerability in IDIS Cloud Manager (ICM) Viewer exposes organizations using IDIS IP cameras to one-click remote code execution (RCE), potentially allowing attackers to compromise Windows systems used to monitor video surveillance fully. IDIS, a South Korea–based global video…
Cybercriminals Leverage AI-Generated Malicious Job Offers to Spread PureRAT Malware
A Vietnamese threat actor is using AI-authored code to power a phishing campaign that delivers the PureRAT malware and related payloads, leveraging realistic job-themed lures to compromise corporate systems. The campaign, first documented by Trend Micro in December 2025, initially…
Gemini MCP Tool 0-Day Vulnerability Exposes Systems to Remote Code Execution
A critical zero-day vulnerability has been disclosed in the Gemini MCP Tool, enabling unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations without requiring user interaction or authentication. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-0755 with a CVSS score of 9.8,…
eSkimming Attacks Surge with Evolving Tactics and Ongoing Recovery Challenges
A new longitudinal study of Magecart-style eSkimming attacks overturns the assumption that discovery equals recovery. Instead of being a one-time incident that ends with script removal, eSkimming is emerging as a long-lived, shape‑shifting threat that lingers on previously compromised sites…
Cal.com Broken Access Controls Lead to Account Takeover and Data Exposure
Cal.com, an open-source scheduling platform and developer-friendly alternative to Calendly, recently patched a set of critical vulnerabilities that exposed user accounts and sensitive booking data to attackers. The flaws, discovered by Gecko’s AI security engineer in Cal.com Cloud, allowed complete…
My close call with an adoption scam and the red flags to watch for
Adoption fraud can blindside even the most prepared families, especially when emotions run high. Understanding common adoption scams and how to stay safe can help you move forward with more peace of mind. This article has been indexed from blog.avast.com…
LayerX Finds Malicious ChatGPT Extensions Hijack User Accounts
LayerX found malicious ChatGPT extensions hijacking user sessions to steal sensitive AI data. The post LayerX Finds Malicious ChatGPT Extensions Hijack User Accounts appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original article:…
The conference where founders scale: TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 tickets are now live at the lowest prices
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 unites 1,100 founders and investors in Boston on June 23 for a day focused on real-world scaling insights and networking that pushes the needle. Save up to $300 on your ticket. This article has been indexed from…
Data Privacy Day and Change Your Password Day
Data Privacy Day and Change Your Password Day arrive at a time when privacy concerns have shifted from niche technical debates to everyday business and personal risk. As digital services expand and data becomes increasingly distributed, the threat to privacy…
Malicious Chrome extensions can spy on your ChatGPT chats
Researchers found 16 malicious browser extensions that can quietly hijack active ChatGPT sessions and siphon user data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malicious Chrome extensions can spy on your ChatGPT chats
Cyber Insights 2026: Offensive Security; Where It is and Where Its Going
Malicious attacks are increasing in frequency, sophistication and damage. Defenders need to find and harden system weaknesses before attackers can attack them. The post Cyber Insights 2026: Offensive Security; Where It is and Where Its Going appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
Veracode’s platform enhancements help prevent software supply chain attacks
Veracode announced significant platform innovations introduced through the second half of 2025. Headlining the release is Package Firewall, a preventive control for software supply chains, advancing the company’s mission to help organizations run secure software from code to cloud. With…
WinRAR vulnerability still a go-to tool for hackers, Mandiant warns
State-sponsored hackers and financially motivated attackers continue leveraging a critical WinRAR vulnerability (CVE-2025-8088) that’s been fixed over half a year ago. CVE-2025-8088 is a path traversal vulnerability that can be exploited via maliciously crafted RAR archives. “The exploit chain often…
Ransomware Attack Hits Winona County
Winona County officials recently discovered a ransomware attack that compromised their computer network, prompting the Board Chair to sign a formal declaration of local emergency. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Ransomware Attack Hits Winona…
London Cyber Attack Delays Home Sales
A significant cyberattack on the UK’s digital property infrastructure has frozen the London housing market by disabling the systems required for conveyancing and title searches. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: London Cyber Attack Delays…
Ex CEO Allegedly Hijacked Company Domain
An ex-CEO allegedly hijacked his former game studio’s website and email systems, causing over $1 million in damages before listing the domain for sale for $6.6 million. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Ex CEO…
More Charged In Ploutus ATM Scheme
The Department of Justice has indicted thirty-one individuals for their involvement in a sophisticated operation that used Ploutus malware to steal millions of dollars from automated teller machines. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: More…
Hackers Blackmail Best Buy Employee
A Best Buy worker in Georgia allegedly permitted the theft of dozens of PlayStation 5 consoles, claiming a hacking group coerced him through blackmail. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Hackers Blackmail Best Buy Employee