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Stories from across the site that focus on security.
BiuBiu VPN Extension Misused CyberGhost Servers; No User Data Compromised
A free Chrome extension, BiuBiu VPN, was found exploiting CyberGhost's servers. CyberGhost confirmed no user data was compromised.
Jan 27, 2026
ExpressVPN Phases Out Legacy Apps: Update by March 31, 2026
ExpressVPN is retiring older app versions by March 31, 2026. Users must update to the latest versions to maintain VPN protection.
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
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
Surfshark Ends Support for Android 5.0 Lollipop Devices
Surfshark has announced the discontinuation of app updates for Android 5.0 Lollipop devices, urging users to upgrade to Android 6.0 or newer for continued support.
Jan 26, 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
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
French Court Orders VPNs to Block Access to Illegal Football Streams
A Paris court has mandated five major VPN providers to block access to illegal sports streaming sites, marking the third such ruling since May 2025. Discover the implications for online privacy and piracy control.
Jan 16, 2026
ExpressVPN Launches Business VPN to Compete with NordLayer
ExpressVPN for Teams is designed to help small and medium-sized businesses secure their remote workforce with centralized management and dedicated IPs.
Jan 15, 2026
Pax8 Data Breach: 1,800 MSPs' Customer Information Exposed
A Pax8 employee mistakenly sent an email revealing sensitive data of around 1,800 customers, including licensing details.
Jan 15, 2026
Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Major AI and ML Python Libraries
Experts warn users to patch vulnerabilities in AI and ML libraries NeMo, Uni2TS, and FlexTok after critical flaws were discovered.
Jan 14, 2026
Telegram Vulnerability Exposes User IP Addresses Despite VPNs
A simple click on a disguised link could reveal your real IP address to attackers. Researchers warn that this Telegram flaw overrides internal proxy and VPN settings, putting privacy-focused users at risk.
Jan 14, 2026