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Cybercrime January 9

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.

Security January 8

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.

Cybercrime January 6

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.

Hackers 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.

Cybercrime 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.

Cybercrime 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.

Cybercrime January 2

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.

Hackers 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.

Privacy December 31

10 simple cybersecurity resolutions for a safer 2026

Learn how to act against cybercriminals in 2026 with essential security steps like two-factor authentication, software updates and credit freezing.

Cybercrime December 30

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.

Cybercrime 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.