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Security
The latest stories, reviews, and analysis curated by the CoreTechDaily editorial team.
New Malware Service Guarantees Phishing Extensions on Chrome Web Store
A Russian hacker offers a toolkit that ensures malicious Chrome extensions bypass Google's review process, posing significant security risks.
Jan 27, 2026
Critical Telnet Vulnerability Exposes 800,000 Devices to Remote Attacks
A severe flaw in Telnet allows attackers to gain root access to devices worldwide. Users are urged to disable Telnet or block port 23.
Jan 27, 2026
Nike Investigates Alleged Data Breach by WorldLeaks Ransomware Group
Nike is investigating a potential data breach after the WorldLeaks ransomware group claimed to have stolen 1.4TB of internal data.
Jan 27, 2026
UK IT Teams Face Outages Due to Missed Alerts, Report Finds
A recent report highlights that UK IT teams are more likely to miss critical alerts, leading to increased outages and operational challenges.
Jan 27, 2026
Balancing Innovation and Security: Mitigating Shadow AI Risks
Organizations face challenges in managing unauthorized AI usage, known as Shadow AI, without hindering innovation.
Jan 27, 2026
Malicious AI Extensions on VSCode Marketplace Expose Developer Data to China
Two AI-powered extensions on Microsoft's Visual Studio Code Marketplace have been found exfiltrating developer data to China-based servers, affecting approximately 1.5 million installations.
Jan 26, 2026
North Korean KONNI Group Deploys AI-Generated Malware Targeting Blockchain Developers
KONNI, a North Korean state-sponsored threat actor, has shifted focus to blockchain and crypto developers, deploying AI-generated PowerShell backdoors to compromise development environments.
Jan 26, 2026
Hackers Use LLMs to Create Advanced Phishing Attacks
Cybercriminals are leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to craft sophisticated, personalized phishing attacks that evade traditional detection methods.
Jan 26, 2026
Microsoft Confirms Sharing BitLocker Encryption Keys with FBI Raises Privacy Concerns
Microsoft's compliance with FBI requests for BitLocker keys has sparked privacy debates, highlighting the need for user control over encryption keys.
Jan 26, 2026
Russian Hackers Targeted Poland's Power Grid with DynoWiper Malware
ESET researchers attribute December 2025 cyberattack on Poland's energy infrastructure to Russian state-sponsored group Sandworm, using new DynoWiper malware.
Jan 26, 2026
AI Agents Transform API Platforms and Developer Relations
AI agents are reshaping software development, requiring API platforms and DevRel teams to adapt for machine-first consumption.
Jan 25, 2026
AI-Driven Cybercrime: A Growing Threat to Businesses in 2026
AI is increasingly being weaponized by cybercriminals, leading to more sophisticated and widespread attacks. Businesses must enhance their defenses to combat this evolving threat.
Jan 24, 2026