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Malicious Chrome extensions caught stealing sensitive data

January 5, 2026

Malicious Chrome extensions caught stealing sensitive data

Chrome extensions called "Phantom Shuttle" stole user data for years before Google removed them from the Chrome Web Store after researchers exposed the malicious tools.

OpenAI admits AI browsers face unsolvable prompt attacks

January 4, 2026

OpenAI admits AI browsers face unsolvable prompt attacks

OpenAI develops automated attacker system to test ChatGPT Atlas browser security against prompt injection threats and cybercriminal risks.

University of Phoenix data breach hits 3.5M people

January 3, 2026

University of Phoenix data breach hits 3.5M people

Nearly 3.5 million University of Phoenix students and staff were affected by a data breach involving Social Security numbers and financial information.

Fake AI chat results are spreading dangerous Mac malware

January 2, 2026

Fake AI chat results are spreading dangerous Mac malware

Mac malware campaign uses fake AI chat results to deliver AMOS through terminal commands, security researchers report. Attackers exploit trust in AI-generated cleanup guides.

Make 2026 your most private year yet by removing broker data

January 1, 2026

Make 2026 your most private year yet by removing broker data

Data removal from brokers protects against AI-powered scams and deepfake threats in 2026. Learn how data brokers sell your personal information to scammers.

Microsoft typosquatting scam swaps letters to steal logins

December 30, 2025

Microsoft typosquatting scam swaps letters to steal logins

Phishing scammers use rnicrosoft.com domain to impersonate Microsoft by replacing "m" with "rn" in typosquatting attacks that steal login credentials.

700Credit data breach exposes SSNs of 5.8M consumers

December 29, 2025

700Credit data breach exposes SSNs of 5.8M consumers

A 2025 data breach at fintech company 700Credit exposes personal information of more than 5.8 million people through compromised third-party integration partner.

Pornhub hit by massive user data leak exposing 200 million records

December 28, 2025

Pornhub hit by massive user data leak exposing 200 million records

ShinyHunters claims responsibility for stealing 94GB of Pornhub user data affecting over 200 million records and demands Bitcoin ransom.

Apple patches two zero-day flaws used in targeted attacks

December 27, 2025

Apple patches two zero-day flaws used in targeted attacks

Apple releases emergency patches for two zero-day vulnerabilities actively exploited in attacks. iPhone and iPad users urged to update immediately.

Most parked domains now push scams and malware

December 26, 2025

Most parked domains now push scams and malware

Cybersecurity firm Infoblox reveals that over 90 percent of parked domains now redirect visitors to scams and malware, making simple typos extremely dangerous.