January 22, 2026 Web skimming attacks target major payment networks Web skimming campaigns use obfuscated JavaScript code to steal credit card data from checkout pages without detection by security systems.
January 19, 2026 Iran locks nation into ‘darker’ digital blackout, viewing internet as an ‘existential threat’ Iran enters 22nd day of internet shutdown with limited connectivity restored as NetBlocks reports shift toward "filternet plus" censorship scheme whitelisting only business services.
January 18, 2026 Fiber broadband giant investigates breach affecting 1M users Brightspeed allegedly faces major security breach as hackers claim access to over 1 million customer records including personal data and payment info.
January 17, 2026 WhatsApp Web malware spreads banking trojan automatically A new WhatsApp Web attack spreads self-propagating ZIP files containing Astaroth banking malware through trusted conversations. The Boto Cor-de-Rosa campaign tracks delivery success.
January 16, 2026 January scams surge: Why fraud spikes at the start of the year January scams surge as criminals exploit updated personal data from brokers, targeting consumers with fake account verification and tax notices during peak financial season.
January 15, 2026 Instagram password reset surge: Protect your account Instagram users are receiving unexpected password reset emails in social engineering attacks. Learn how to spot these scams and protect your account.
January 11, 2026 10 ways to protect seniors from email scams Email scams are targeting seniors at alarming rates, threatening life savings with a single click. Discover how families can add digital guardrails today.
January 7, 2026 Fake error popups are spreading malware fast Cybercriminals use ErrTraffic tool to automate malware distribution through fake browser error messages, with attacks achieving 60% conversion rates.
January 6, 2026 Browser extension malware infected 8.8M users in DarkSpectre attack Browser extensions turned malicious after years of legitimate operation in DarkSpectre campaign affecting millions. The threat group hid malware in image files.
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.