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 13, 2026 5 simple tech tips to improve digital privacy Privacy tips for iPhone and Android users reveal built-in phone settings to reduce tracking and limit data sharing without advanced technical expertise.
January 13, 2026 Teen hackers recruited through fake job ads Criminal network "The Com" uses fake job posts to recruit teens for cybercrime, with recent arrests including 19-year-old Thalha Jubair accused of $115 million attacks.
January 12, 2026 Why your Android TV box may secretly be a part of a botnet Security researchers warn Android TV streaming boxes promising free channels may secretly hijack home internet connections for proxy networks and criminal activity.
January 10, 2026 Covenant Health data breach affects nearly 500,000 patients Covenant Health detected a cyberattack May 26, 2025, but attackers accessed patient information starting May 18, prompting credit monitoring offers.
January 9, 2026 Why January is the best time to remove personal data online Scammers reset their target lists every January using refreshed data broker profiles. Learn why this month is crucial for protecting your personal information.
January 8, 2026 Hackers abuse Google Cloud to send trusted phishing emails Cybercriminals allegedly sent 9,000+ phishing emails using Google Cloud tools, targeting 3,200 organizations by exploiting legitimate automation features.
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.
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.