In December 2025, a previously unknown ransomware-as-a-service operation named Sicarii emerged across underground platforms, introducing itself as an Israeli or Jewish affiliated group. The operation stands apart from typical financially motivated ransomware due to its explicit use of Hebrew language,…
Woman bailed as cops probe doctor’s surgery data breach
Suspect assisting West Midlands Police over alleged theft at Walsall GP practice The UK’s West Midlands Police has released a woman on bail as part of an investigation into a data breach at a Walsall general practitioner’s (GP) surgery.… This…
isVerified Emerges From Stealth With Voice Deepfake Detection Apps
isVerified provides Android and iOS mobile applications designed to protect enterprise communications. The post isVerified Emerges From Stealth With Voice Deepfake Detection Apps appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: isVerified Emerges…
Classroom Device Management: 8 Strategies for K-12 Success
Digital devices now shape daily instruction in K–12 classrooms. Laptops, tablets, and phones support research, collaboration in the classroom, and blended learning. Many schools also cater for bring your own device (BYOD) environments. These tools can unlock engagement and creativity,…
Delinea Acquries StrongDM to Secure Access to IT Infrastructure
Delinea announces the acquisition of StrongDM to enhance its privileged access management platform, offering just-in-time access for IT infrastructure and improving cybersecurity for human and non-human identities. The post Delinea Acquries StrongDM to Secure Access to IT Infrastructure appeared first…
PoC exploit for critical FortiSIEM vulnerability released (CVE-2025-64155)
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-64155) in Fortinet’s FortiSIEM security platform has now been accompanied by publicly released proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code, raising the urgency for organizations to patch immediately. About CVE-2025-64155 CVE-2025-64155 may allow unauthenticated, remote attackers to execute unauthorized code…
Model Security Is the Wrong Frame – The Real Risk Is Workflow Security
As AI copilots and assistants become embedded in daily work, security teams are still focused on protecting the models themselves. But recent incidents suggest the bigger risk lies elsewhere: in the workflows that surround those models. Two Chrome extensions posing…
Palo Alto Networks addressed a GlobalProtect flaw, PoC exists
Palo Alto Networks addressed a flaw impacting GlobalProtect Gateway and Portal, for which a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists. Palo Alto Networks addressed a high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-0227 (CVSS score: 7.7), affecting GlobalProtect Gateway and Portal, for which a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit…
New Vulnerability in n8n
This isn’t good: We discovered a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-21858, CVSS 10.0) in n8n that enables attackers to take over locally deployed instances, impacting an estimated 100,000 servers globally. No official workarounds are available for this vulnerability. Users should upgrade to…
Critical WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild to Gain Instant Admin Access
A critical unauthenticated privilege escalation vulnerability in the Modular DS WordPress plugin allows attackers to gain instant admin access, with exploitation confirmed in the wild. Affecting over 40,000 sites, the flaw in versions up to 2.5.1 has prompted urgent patches…
Firefox 147 Released With Fixes for 16 Vulnerabilities that Enable Arbitrary Code Execution
Mozilla released Firefox 147 on January 13, 2026, addressing 16 security vulnerabilities detailed in the Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory. The update patches critical issues across components such as graphics, JavaScript, and networking, addressing six high-impact flaws, including multiple sandbox escapes,…
Critical Cal.com Vulnerability Let Attackers Bypass Authentication and Hijack any User Account
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Cal.com’s scheduling platform enables attackers to hijack any user account by exploiting a flaw in the NextAuth JWT callback mechanism. Tracked as CVE-2026-23478, this vulnerability affects versions from 3.1.6 up to but not including…
Microsoft and Authorities Dismatles BEC Attack Chain Powered by RedVDS Fraud Engine
A joint operation led by Microsoft and international law enforcement has dismantled a business email compromise (BEC) attack chain powered by the RedVDS fraud engine. RedVDS operated as a low‑cost “cybercrime subscription” platform, giving criminals disposable virtual machines that looked…
New ‘Reprompt’ Attack Silently Siphons Microsoft Copilot Data
The attack bypassed Copilot’s data leak protections and allowed for session exfiltration even after the Copilot chat was closed. The post New ‘Reprompt’ Attack Silently Siphons Microsoft Copilot Data appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Data Privacy Teams Face Staffing Shortages and Budget Constraints, ISACA Warns
ISACA’s State of Privacy 2026 report reveals that data privacy teams remain understaffed and underfunded, despite growing regulatory demands and rising technical privacy challenges This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Data Privacy Teams Face Staffing…
Years-Old Vulnerable Apache Struts 2 Versions See 387K Weekly Downloads
Over 387,000 users downloaded vulnerable Apache Struts versions this week. Exclusive Sonatype research reveals a high-risk flaw found by AI. Is your system at risk? This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More…
Hundreds of Millions of Audio Devices Need a Patch to Prevent Wireless Hacking and Tracking
Flaws in how 17 models of headphones and speakers use Google’s one-tap Fast Pair Bluetooth protocol have left devices open to eavesdroppers and stalkers. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Hundreds of Millions of…
Microsoft taps UK courts to dismantle cybercrime host RedVDS
Redmond says cheap virtual desktops powered a global wave of phishing and fraud Microsoft has taken its cybercrime fight to the UK in its first major civil action outside the US, moving to shut down RedVDS, a virtual desktop service…
4 Outdated Habits Destroying Your SOC’s MTTR in 2026
It’s 2026, yet many SOCs are still operating the way they did years ago, using tools and processes designed for a very different threat landscape. Given the growth in volumes and complexity of cyber threats, outdated practices no longer fully…
Battling Cryptojacking, Botnets, and IABs [Guest Diary], (Thu, Jan 15th)
[This is a Guest Diary by Matthew Presnal, an ISC intern as part of the SANS.edu BACS program] This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: Battling Cryptojacking, Botnets, and IABs [Guest…
UAT-8837 targets critical infrastructure sectors in North America
Cisco Talos is closely tracking UAT-8837, a threat actor we assess with medium confidence is a China-nexus advanced persistent threat (APT) actor. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: UAT-8837 targets critical infrastructure sectors…
SK Hynix Brings Forward Memory Plans Amid Shortage
Second-largest memory producer to bring forward opening of factory by three months, as AI memory demand pushes up consumer electronics prices This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: SK Hynix Brings Forward Memory Plans Amid…
Ofcom keeps X under the microscope despite Grok ‘nudify’ fix
Cold milk poured over ‘spicy mode,’ but it might not be enough to escape a huge fine Ofcom is continuing with its investigation into X, despite the social media platform saying it will block Grok from digitally undressing people.… This…
Central Maine Healthcare Data Breach Impacts 145,000 Individuals
Hackers stole patients’ personal, treatment, and health insurance information from the hospital’s IT systems. The post Central Maine Healthcare Data Breach Impacts 145,000 Individuals appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Central…