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Why your Android TV box may secretly be a part of a botnet

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.

Covenant Health data breach affects nearly 500,000 patients

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.

Why January is the best time to remove personal data online

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.

Hackers abuse Google Cloud to send trusted phishing emails

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.

Browser extension malware infected 8.8M users in DarkSpectre attack

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.

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.