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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
Under Armour Data Breach Exposes 72 Million Customer Records
Under Armour is investigating a data breach that has exposed 72 million customer records, including personal and purchase information.
Jan 22, 2026
Evolving Cyber Threats: Strategies for Defenders to Stay Ahead
As cyber attackers adopt stealthier tactics, defenders must evolve their strategies to detect and mitigate sophisticated threats.
Jan 21, 2026
Google Gemini Vulnerability Allows Data Theft via Calendar Invites
A newly discovered prompt injection vulnerability in Google Gemini enables hackers to exploit calendar invites for data theft, though the issue has been mitigated.
Jan 20, 2026
Enhancing Cybersecurity: The Critical Need for Real Observability
To combat cyber threats effectively, organizations must prioritize deep observability to detect and respond to intrusions promptly.
Jan 20, 2026
New Malicious Browser Extensions Discovered: Over 840,000 Downloads Across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge
A recent discovery reveals 17 malicious browser extensions that have been downloaded over 840,000 times, affecting major browsers.
Jan 19, 2026