Security
Thousands of Firefox users compromised: 17 extensions hide malware in icons
At least 17 Firefox extensions slipped past detection by hiding malware in an unlikely place – their icons. Thousands of users have been infected, and the malicious add-ons are still available on the Firefox platform.
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Users alarmed after Pornhub was linked to data breach that affected OpenAI
A cyberattack that impacted the ChatGPT maker OpenAI has also impacted adult content behemoth Pornhub. The hackers claiming responsibility say they have the browsing histories of Premium Pornhub users.
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Google will shut down “unhelpful” dark web monitoring tool
Google has announced that it’s about to discontinue its dark web monitoring tool in February, less than two years after it was launched to help users determine if their personal data is available anywhere on the dark web.
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SoundCloud discloses breach affecting millions, warns users about phishing attempts
SoundCloud, an online audio streaming platform popular among artists sharing and promoting music, has disclosed a data breach affecting millions of users. Attackers have exfiltrated email addresses, along with other publicly available data.
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Payroll data stolen in Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack
The personal information of thousands of Jaguar Land Rover staff members has been harvested by attackers, putting them at risk of potential fraud.
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Apple and Google fail to bar US-sanctioned companies from their app stores
The Apple App Store and Google Play Store are hosting dozens of apps with direct connections to US-sanctioned Russian, Chinese, and other companies, according to a report by the Tech Transparency Project.
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Researchers see global surge in attacks by new ransomware group “Gentlemen”
Not exactly chivalrous, a newly identified ransomware group called Gentlemen has been gaining prominence since August. Researchers say the gang’s technical sophistication suggests a coordinated team with extensive experience in enterprise-focused attacks.
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Apple urges updates as hackers target iPhones
Apple is urging billions of iPhone users to update immediately after confirming that hackers are already exploiting newly patched flaws in iOS 26.2.
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Hackers turn ChatGPT, Grok chat links into malware traps on search engines
Cybercriminals are flooding search results with manipulated ChatGPT or Grok answers. Users trying to clean their Macs or free up space end up installing powerful infostealer malware.
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LastPass fined £1.2M by ICO for comprehensive data breach
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has imposed a fine of £1.2 million on LastPass UK following a data breach that affected 1.6 million people.
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Your questions, answered by Cybernews: Can your vape be hacked?
Screening Windows, playing Doom, hosting a website, or orchestrating a cyberattack. What else can be done with your vape? Each week, our team selects one pressing and common reader issue and deconstructs it to help you stay safe online.
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Stanford University pits cybersecurity researchers versus AI: should humans worry?
Ten cyber pros were given $2,000 to beat the autonomous AI agents in hacking a live enterprise environment. One of them actually succeeded, but the victory comes at a steeper cost.
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EU can’t attract and retain cyber talent: why?
Both public and private organizations in critical sectors across the European Union are finding it difficult to attract and retain cybersecurity professionals, ENISA (the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) says.
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Chinese state hackers attended Cisco cybersec training, researcher claims
Two Chinese hackers accused of running one of Beijing’s biggest cyber-espionage campaigns may have first learned their craft in a beginner-level Cisco training program.
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Feds charge former Accenture employee for misleading them on cloud security
A former product manager at Accenture repeatedly lied to the company’s government customers about the compliance of its cloud product with security regulations. Now, she’s been charged by the Justice Department.
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React, Next.js disclose follow-up vulnerabilities, again urge users to patch immediately
Web server admins must scramble to update their backend servers again after React and Next.js disclosed two additional follow-up vulnerabilities related to last week’s discovery of a critical bug.
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Google rushes Chrome updates after new vulnerability found exploited in wild
Chrome users are racing against active attackers after Google confirmed a newly patched vulnerability is already being exploited in the wild. Clues lead to Google’s WebGL engine.
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Microsoft urges users to change passwords, as the Dune-inspired worm hits again
A resurrected and more vicious Shai-Hulud worm is silently tearing through the software supply chain, compromising developers and cloud pipelines at scale.
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Google launches Android emergency live video to stream 911 calls in real time
Google’s Android Emergency Live Video lets users stream live footage to 911 dispatchers, giving first responders vital real-time context to save lives faster.
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Newly identified ransomware can execute total takeover of compromised devices
Droidlock, a new type of malware more accurately classified as ransomware, has the ability to lock device screens with a ransomware-like overlay and illegally acquire app lock credentials. This then leads to a total takeover of the compromised device.
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