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January 5

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.

January 4

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.

January 3

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.

January 1

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.

December 29

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.

December 28

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.

December 24

New malware can read your chats and steal your money

New Android banking trojan Sturnus steals credentials, reads encrypted messages and controls devices.

December 23

New SantaStealer malware is after your passwords and crypto

New SantaStealer malware reportedly threatens holiday shoppers with password theft. This Christmas-themed info-stealer targets browsers and crypto wallets.

December 21

FBI warns of fake kidnapping photos used in new scam

FBI warns cybercriminals are stealing family photos from social media to create fake proof of life images in virtual kidnapping scams targeting victims.

December 20

Data breach exposes 400,000 bank customers’ info

Major Marquis fintech breach exposes 400,000-plus Americans' data through unpatched SonicWall vulnerability, with Texas hardest hit at 354,000 affected.