The Everest ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack targeting McDonald’s India, allegedly exfiltrating 861 GB of sensitive data. The threat actors posted details of the breach on their dark web leak site on January 20, 2026, threatening…
Fight for the Future, EFF, Others Push Back Against Growing ICE Surveillance
The privacy rights group Fight for the Future was one of 44 organizations that sent a letter to lawmakers urging them to pull back on funding for ICE, noting the growing threats to U.S. citizens and others as the agency…
Cybersecurity in the Age of AIOps: Proactive Defense Strategies for IT Leaders
There is a rise in cybersecurity threats in today’s rapidly changing digital landscape. Organizations have struggled to safeguard sensitive data and systems from ransomware and breaches. In fact, about 87% of security professionals report that AI-based cyberattacks are plaguing organizations…
EU Launches GCVE to Track Vulnerabilities Without Relying on US
The new EU-funded GCVE project is breaking dependence on US databases to track software flaws. Discover how this decentralised system aims to ensure global cybersecurity. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More…
Use the CIA triad to shape security automation use cases
<p>Many IT automation and orchestration discussions focus on using pipelines that enable continuous integration/continuous delivery to improve IT productivity and efficiency. While these pipelines benefit service and software development, they can also bolster an organization’s security posture.</p> <p>It’s helpful to…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-20 18h : 5 posts
5 posts were published in the last hour 16:35 : Facebook tech support scams on the rise: How cybercriminals are turning your feed into a trap 16:35 : Critical TP-Link VIGI camera flaw allowed remote takeover of surveillance systems 16:35…
Facebook tech support scams on the rise: How cybercriminals are turning your feed into a trap
Facebook may feel like a safe place to connect, but scammers are increasingly using its ads, posts, and messages to deceive users. Here’s how cybercriminals are turning your feed into a gateway for fraud and what you can do to…
Critical TP-Link VIGI camera flaw allowed remote takeover of surveillance systems
TP-Link fixed a critical flaw that exposed over 32 VIGI C and VIGI InSight camera models to remote hacking, with over 2,500 internet-exposed devices identified. TP-Link fixed a high-severity flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-0629 (CVSS score 8.7), affecting over 32 VIGI…
Chainlit Security Flaws Highlight Infrastructure Risks in AI Apps
2 security vulnerabilities in the Chainlit framework expose risks from web flaws in AI applications This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Chainlit Security Flaws Highlight Infrastructure Risks in AI Apps
CEOs and CISOs differ on AI’s security value and risks
A new report also found that American and British executives see AI very differently. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: CEOs and CISOs differ on AI’s security value and risks
UK authorities warn of pro-Russia groups targeting critical infrastructure, local government
The alert comes just over a month after a joint advisory from CISA, the FBI and Western allies citing hacktivist activity against OT providers. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: UK…
Facebook tech support scams on the rise: How cybercriminals ere turning your feed into a trap
Facebook may feel like a safe place to connect, but scammers are increasingly using its ads, posts, and messages to deceive users. Here’s how cybercriminals are turning your feed into a gateway for fraud and what you can do to…
Secure Your Business Traffic With Military-Grade VPN for Only $20
This no-logging VPN with AES-256 encryption protects your remote teams and client data for the low price of $19.99 annually. The post Secure Your Business Traffic With Military-Grade VPN for Only $20 appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…
Unbreakable? Researchers warn quantum computers have serious security flaws
Quantum computers could revolutionize everything from drug discovery to business analytics—but their incredible power also makes them surprisingly vulnerable. New research from Penn State warns that today’s quantum machines are not just futuristic tools, but potential gold mines for hackers.…
Apache Airflow Vulnerabilities Enables Expose of Sensitive Data
Multiple vulnerabilities in Apache Airflow versions prior to 3.1.6 could reveal sensitive authentication credentials and secrets within logs and user interfaces. Both issues stem from inadequate masking of sensitive data during rendering and logging operations, potentially compromising proxy credentials and…
WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exposes 100,000+ Sites to Privilege Escalation Attacks
A critical security flaw in the popular Advanced Custom Fields: Extended WordPress plugin has put more than 100,000 websites at risk of full takeover. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-14533, affects plugin versions up to and including 0.9.2.1 and carries a…
NCSC Warns of Hacktivist Groups Attacking UK Organisations and Online Services
A critical alert issued on January 19, 2026, warned of rising cyber-attacks by Russian-aligned hacktivist groups targeting UK organisations. These state-aligned threat actors are conducting disruptive denial-of-service (DoS) operations against local government authorities. Critical national infrastructure operators are aiming to…
New Study Shows GPT-5.2 Can Reliably Develop Zero-Day Exploits at Scale
A groundbreaking experiment has revealed that advanced language models can now create working exploits for previously unknown security vulnerabilities. Security researcher Sean Heelan recently tested two sophisticated systems built on GPT-5.2 and Opus 4.5, challenging them to develop exploits for…
Ingram Micro Reveals Impact of Ransomware Attack on Employee Records
Ingram Micro quietly divulged all the personal details of their employees and job applicants last summer after a ransomware attack at the height of the summer turned into a far-reaching data exposure, exposing sensitive information about their employees and…
Google Gemini Calendar Flaw Allows Meeting Invites to Leak Private Data
Though built to make life easier, artificial intelligence helpers sometimes carry hidden risks. A recent study reveals that everyday features – such as scheduling meetings – can become pathways for privacy breaches. Instead of protecting data, certain functions may…
Sprocket Security Appoints Eric Sheridan as Chief Technology Officer
Madison, United States, 20th January 2026, CyberNewsWire This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More Read the original article: Sprocket Security Appoints Eric Sheridan as Chief Technology Officer
Prompt Injection Bugs Found in Official Anthropic Git MCP Server
Three vulnerabilities in Anthropic’s Git server for the MCP can be exploited via prompt injection This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Prompt Injection Bugs Found in Official Anthropic Git MCP Server
Cyber Briefing: 2026.01.20
China-linked APT activity, critical plugin exploits, Cloudflare WAF bypass fixes, major data breaches, lost government devices, and global cybercrime arrests. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Cyber Briefing: 2026.01.20
New Windows Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Mark of the Web
Microsoft patched a Windows Remote Assistance flaw that lets attackers bypass Mark of the Web, weakening protections against malicious downloads and phishing files. The post New Windows Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Mark of the Web appeared first on TechRepublic. This…