Mastang Panda Uses Venezuela News to Spread LOTUSLITE Malware
Researchers have found a new spying campaign using news about Venezuela to trick US government officials. Learn how the LOTUSLITE virus sneaks into computers to steal secrets.
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ICE Agent Doxxing Platform was Crippled After Coordinated DDoS Attack
The activist website called "ICE List" was offline after a massive DDoS attack. The crash followed a leak of 4,500 federal agent names linked to the Renee Nicole Good shooting.
How 2 Missing Characters Nearly Compromised AWS
A supply chain vulnerability in AWS CodeBuild recently put the entire AWS Console at risk. Learn how Wiz Research found the flaw and how Amazon responded to prevent a global security crisis.
Operation Endgame: Dutch Police Arrest Alleged AVCheck Operator
Dutch police arrest the alleged AVCheck operator at Schiphol as part of Operation Endgame, a global effort targeting malware services and cybercrime.
New PayPal Scam Sends Verified Invoices With Fake Support Numbers
Hackread.com exclusive: Scammers are using verified PayPal invoices to launch callback phishing attacks. Learn how the "Alexzander" invoice bypasses Google filters.
GhostPoster Browser Malware Hid for 5 Years With 840,000 Installs
Researchers uncover a 5-year malware campaign using browser extensions on Chrome, Firefox and Edge, relying on hidden payloads and shared infrastructure.
BreachLock Expands Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV) to Web Applications
New York, United States, 15th January 2026, CyberNewsWire
AppGuard Critiques AI Hyped Defenses; Expands its Insider Release for its Next-Generation Platform
McLean, Virginia, United States, 15th January 2026, CyberNewsWire
New CastleLoader Variant Linked to 469 Infections Across Critical Sectors
ANY.RUN report reveals how the new CastleLoader malware targets US government agencies using stealthy ClickFix tricks and memory-based attacks to bypass security.
Aembit Announces Agenda and Speaker Lineup for NHIcon 2026 on Agentic AI Security
Silver Spring, Maryland, 15th January 2026, CyberNewsWire
Years-Old Vulnerable Apache Struts 2 Versions See 387K Weekly Downloads
Over 387,000 users downloaded vulnerable Apache Struts versions this week. Exclusive Sonatype research reveals a high-risk flaw found by AI. Is your system at risk?
New China Linked VoidLink Linux Malware Targets Major Cloud Providers
Researchers have discovered VoidLink, a sophisticated new Linux malware framework designed to infiltrate AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. Learn how this Chinese-affiliated toolkit uses adaptive stealth to stay hidden.
Structure and reliability in e-commerce platforms
A successful e-commerce platform requires more than just a good-looking design. Security, stability, speed, and scalability are key…
Hacker Claims Full Breach of Russia’s Max Messenger, Threatens Public Leak (Update: Fake Breach)
A hacker claims a full breach of Russia’s Max Messenger, threatening to leak user data and backend systems if demands are not met.
Survey: Rapid AI Adoption Causes Major Cyber Risk Visibility Gaps
As software supply chains become longer and more interconnected, enterprises have become well aware of the need to…
Microsoft January 2026 Patch Tuesday: 115 Vulnerabilities Fixed
Microsoft kicks off 2026 with 115 security updates, including a fix for an actively exploited zero-day. Protect your Windows and Office systems today.
SpyCloud Launches Supply Chain Solution to Combat Rising Third-Party Identity Threats
Austin, TX / USA, 14th January 2026, CyberNewsWire
GitGuardian Closes 2025 with Strong Enterprise Momentum, Protecting Millions of Developers Worldwide
New York, NY, 14th January 2026, CyberNewsWire
When Does a Chatbot Make Sense in Freshdesk and When It Doesn’t
Customer support teams adopt chatbots to reduce workload, shorten response times, and control costs. Freshdesk makes chatbot deployment…
Hackers Launch Over 91,000 Attacks on AI Systems Using Fake Ollama Servers
A new investigation by GreyNoise reveals a massive wave of over 90,000 attacks targeting AI tools like Ollama and OpenAI. Experts warn that hackers are conducting "reconnaissance" to map out vulnerabilities in enterprise AI systems.
