- Man captured in viral video assaulting lady remanded amid fresh sextortion allegations 2026-01-18 15:42 MyJoyOnline The Adabraka District Court has remanded Christford Affadu Danful, popularly known as Ekow Black, into police custody in connection with a widely circulated assault video and additional allegations of sextortion. The Ghana Police Service, through its …
- European Space Agency hit by cyberattack, hundreds of GBs data leaked 2026-01-18 15:22 The News International A major cyberattack has struck against the European Space Agency (ESA) with hackers gaining access to their systems and leaking out huge amounts of their classified data. This recent attack is a reason for concern for the cybersecurity of the space domain, …
- US Cyber Command’s 2026 Attack Captures Maduro, Shifts Cyber Warfare 2026-01-18 13:23 WebProNews The Digital Shadow War: How U.S. Cyber Forces Turned Out the Lights in Caracas In the predawn hours of January 1, 2026, as American special forces descended on Venezuela’s capital to capture former President Nicolás Maduro, a parallel operation unfolded in …
- Court remands Ekow Black as police probe fresh sextortion claims 2026-01-18 12:32 Graphic Next article: 'I apologise...It won't happen again': Serwaa Amihere backtracks over PRESEC 'Breeding Ground' comments 'I apologise...It won't happen again': Serwaa Amihere backtracks over PRESEC 'Breeding Ground' …
- TikTok influencer “Ekow Black” held over assault video, sextortion claims 2026-01-18 11:41 The Herald Ghana A popular TikTok personality, Christford Affadu Danful, widely known online as Ekow Black, has been remanded into police custody following his arraignment before the Adabraka District Court in Accra over an alleged assault captured in a viral video and …
- Telangana Sextortion Racket Busted: Married Couple Trapped Over 100 Men Using Honeytrap 2026-01-18 11:18 Asianet Newsable A married couple in Telangana's Karimnagar district was arrested for running a three-year sextortion racket. The woman lured over 100 men via social media, while her husband secretly filmed their intimate encounters. Police in Telangana’s Karimnagar …
- Ransomware: what it is and why it’s your problem 2026-01-18 06:46 The Conversation Ransomware is a type of malicious software that makes a victim’s data, system or device inaccessible. It locks the target or encrypts it (converting text into an unreadable form) until the victim pays a ransom to the attacker. It’s one of the most …
- WATCH! From RUSSIA With NO LOVE? GERMAN CARS Under CYBERATTACK? 2026-01-17 22:40 AutoSpies Reports emerged from Russia claiming that hundreds of high-end German vehicles—primarily Porsche models from 2013–2019 and various BMWs equipped with ConnectedDrive systems (including Series 1–7, X1–X6 crossovers, Z4, i3, i8, and M-series)—suddenly became …
- Black Basta Ransomware Leader Added to EU Most Wanted and INTERPOL Red Notice 2026-01-17 22:22 The Hacker News Ravie LakshmananJan 17, 2026Law Enforcement / Cybercrime Ukrainian and German law enforcement authorities have identified two Ukrainians suspected of working for the Russia-linked ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group Black Basta. In addition, the …
- WhatsApp Web malware spreads banking trojan automatically 2026-01-17 20:34 WTAT-TV FOX 24 Charleston - South Carolina
- WhatsApp Web malware spreads banking trojan automatically 2026-01-17 19:42 Fox News Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out whats clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new malware campaign is turning WhatsApp Web into a weapon. Security researchers say a banking Trojan linked to Astaroth is now …
- US Cyberattack Blacks Out Venezuela, Leads to Maduro’s Capture in 2026 2026-01-17 18:06 WebProNews In the early hours of a tense January morning in 2026, the lights went out across vast swaths of Caracas, Venezuela’s bustling capital. This wasn’t a routine power failure in a nation long plagued by infrastructure woes; it was the opening salvo in a …
- Asahi reports sharp December alcohol sales decline as cyberattack fallout continues 2026-01-17 14:14 Food Business Africa Magazine JAPAN – Asahi Group Holdings has reported another decline in alcohol sales in December, as the Japanese drinks group continues to deal with the operational fallout from a cyberattack that disrupted its domestic business late last year. In a statement to …
- Dental patients can claim up to $6,000 from $1.2 million data breach settlement – just check the January date 2026-01-17 11:45 The U.S. Sun DENTAL patients have less than two weeks to get their hands on a share of a $1.2 million settlement. First Choice dental agreed to pay the huge sum after a data breach. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! Dental patients have less than two weeks to …
- Radiologists to pay $2.2M to settle data breach case 2026-01-17 11:01 Minnesota Lawyer In Brief Consulting Radiologists settled a class action over a February 2024 data breach for $2.2 million Breach affected up to 583,824 individuals, including Social Security numbers of more than 19,000 people Lawsuit alleged negligence, HIPAA violations, …
- Nearly 9 in 10 phishing scams steal login details: What to do immediately if you fall victim to a phishing attack 2026-01-17 10:26 The Economic Times According to Kaspersky data, more than 117 million phishing links were clicked in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region in 2025. Their findings reveal that 88.5% of phishing attacks were aimed at online account credentials, while 9.5% targeted personal data like …
- Researchers Breach StealC Infrastructure, Access Malware Control Panels 2026-01-17 08:47 GBHackers Criminal infrastructure often fails for the same reasons it succeeds: it is rushed, reused, and poorly secured. Security researchers recently demonstrated this vulnerability by exploiting the very malware infrastructure designed to steal victims’ …
- Researchers Gain Access to StealC Malware Command-and-Control Systems 2026-01-17 08:46 Cyber Security News Security researchers successfully exploited vulnerabilities in the StealC malware infrastructure, gaining access to operator control panels and exposing a threat actor’s identity through their own stolen session cookies. The breach highlights critical …
- Cyble report 2025: AI, ransomware, and hacktivism shape cyber threats 2026-01-17 05:47 ETCISO.in Cyble Inc.’s Annual Threat Landscape Report 2025 outlines a rapidly evolving cyber threat environment marked by increased use of artificial intelligence by threat actors, the continued prevalence of ransomware, and a rise in geopolitically motivated cyber …
- Microsoft Dismantles RedVDS Cybercrime Marketplace Linked to $40M in Phishing Fraud 2026-01-17 03:36 RCP Magazine News Microsoft Dismantles RedVDS Cybercrime Marketplace Linked to $40M in Phishing Fraud By Chris Paoli January 16, 2026 Key Takeaways Microsoft and international law enforcement dismantled RedVDS, a cybercrime marketplace causing $40 million fraud losses. …
- RondoDox Botnet Targets HPE OneView Vulnerability in Exploitation Wave 2026-01-17 03:35 Infosecurity Magazine An active, coordinated exploitation campaign conducted by a botnet has been identified by Check Point Research which is targeting a critical vulnerability affecting HPE OneView. The activity has been attributed to the Linux-based RondoDox botnet and Check …
- TamperedChef Malvertising Campaign Drops Malware via Fake PDF Manuals 2026-01-17 03:35 Infosecurity Magazine A long-running malvertising campaign is dropping backdoor malware onto the networks of organizations around the world through trojanized PDF documents. Dubbed TamperedChef, the malvertising campaign has previously been identified, but researchers at Sophos …
- BBB Warns Phishing Scam Targets Prominent Social Media Accounts 2026-01-17 01:54 Beattyville Enterprise - Kentucky
- Coupang and the Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Data Breach 2026-01-17 00:23 Bank Information Security - New Jersey Seoul Accuses E-Commerce Giant of 'Self-Investigation,' Impeding Government Probe Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • January 16, 2026 Image: Ki Young/Shutterstock Attempts by South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang to get ahead of a …
- Iran’s IRGC Phishing Campaign Targets Middle East Elites via Gmail, WhatsApp 2026-01-16 23:06 WebProNews Shadows in the Digital Desert: Unraveling Iran’s Phishing Assault on Middle Eastern Elites In the volatile arena of Middle Eastern geopolitics, a sophisticated phishing operation has emerged as a stark reminder of how cyber tools are wielded to silence …
- GootLoader Malware Uses 500–1,000 Concatenated ZIP Archives to Evade Detection 2026-01-16 22:15 The Hacker News Jan 16, 2026Ravie LakshmananMalvertising / Threat Intelligence The JavaScript (aka JScript) malware loader called GootLoader has been observed using a malformed ZIP archive that's designed to sidestep detection efforts by concatenating anywhere …
- Phishing scams are becoming a prevalent problem for FGCU students 2026-01-16 22:06 Eagle Media - Florida You’re not alone if you’ve noticed an increase in emails offering too-good-to-be-true job offers or vague warnings of an expiring school account. FGCU students are reporting an uptick in phishing emails aimed at stealing login credentials. “I’d say over …
- Georgian intelligence probes appearance of Gazprom documents on government website as ‘cyberattack’ 2026-01-16 21:58 Open Caucasus Media Georgia’s State Security Service (SSG) has launched an investigation into an alleged cyberattack on the government. The case reportedly involves the publication of a contract between the government and Russia’s state-owned energy giant Gazprom, which was …
- Mid Michigan Medical Billing Service Data Breach Claims Investigated by Lynch Carpenter 2026-01-16 21:45 EIN Presswire PITTSBURGH, Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mid Michigan Medical Billing Service, Inc. (“MMMBS”),1 recently announced a cybersecurity incident, which impacted the personal information of a nearly thirty thousand individuals. Lynch Carpenter, LLP is …
- Middle East Phishing Blitz: Hackers Breach Ministers, Activists via Gmail and WhatsApp 2026-01-16 20:41 WebProNews In a sophisticated operation unfolding amid regional tensions, cybercriminals have ensnared high-profile targets across the Middle East using phishing lures disguised as routine WhatsApp and Gmail interactions. The campaign, which TechCrunch detailed in a …
- Data breach at Spanish government subcontractor exposes sensitive information of foreign residents 2026-01-16 20:31 GCN Thousands of foreign nationals’ personally identifiable data were compromised as a result of cyber attacks that were detrimental to the Spanish immigration system. The contractor for the Spanish Government had been victimized by a massive data breach. The …
- PharMerica settles data breach lawsuit for $5.2M 2026-01-16 20:31 TechTarget PharMerica agreed to a $5.2 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit stemming from a 2023 data breach that affected more than 5.8 million individuals. The settlement received preliminary approval from a U.S. District Court judge in the Western …
- ICE Agent Doxxing Platform was Crippled After Coordinated DDoS Attack 2026-01-16 20:13 Hackread The website ICE List, also known as the (ICE List Wiki), was crippled by a major cyber attack after it prepared to publish the identities of thousands of federal agents in the United States, particularly those associated with Immigration and Customs …
- Data breach at Canada’s Investment Watchdog Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization impacts 750,000 people 2026-01-16 18:18 Security Affairs Data breach at Canada’s Investment Watchdog Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization impacts 750,000 people A data breach at Canada’s investment watchdog, Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), impacted about 750,000 people. The Canadian …
- Cracked macOS Apps Malware Explained: How Hackers Target Everyday Mac Users 2026-01-16 18:17 Easy Reader News - California Meta – Everyday Mac users are now a common target for hackers and one of the key ways they attempt to infiltrate the systems is through cracked macOS app malware. Hackers use many tools to launch attacks and extract data from organizations and individuals. …
- Kensington and Chelsea Council 'turns internet back on' weeks after cyber attack forced it offline 2026-01-16 17:56 MyLondon Kensington and Chelsea Council 'reconnected' to the internet this week (stock image)(Image: PA Wire/PA Images) A West London council has 'turned the internet back on' after disabling access weeks ago to limit the damage from a …
- RondoDox botnet linked to large-scale exploit of critical HPE OneView bug 2026-01-16 17:40 The Register A critical HPE OneView flaw is now being exploited at scale, with Check Point tying mass, automated attacks to the RondoDox botnet. The security outfit says it has identified "large-scale exploitation" of CVE-2025-37164, a maximum-severity remote …
- Telia Estonia blocks 20 mln phishing calls in 2025 2026-01-16 15:44 Telecompaper Telia Estonia said it managed to block 20 million phishing calls in 2025 altogether. More than 300,000 of its subscribers used roaming services abroad last year. Mobile data use abroad was most active by its customers in Latvia, Finland, Lithuania, Sweden …
- Bombing, precision strikes, or a cyber attack? Why Trump’s Iran plan is fraught with risks 2026-01-16 13:44 The Times of India Unlike the June 2025 airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities, the US would likely avoid large-scale bombing if the Trump administration were to authorise a new military operation against the Islamic Republic in response to its violent crackdown on …
- Nessel encourages public to watch out for common phishing, skimming scams at Detroit Auto Show 2026-01-16 13:17 Oakland County Legal News - Michigan Scammers may use various tactics to steal personal and financial information, especially during major events like the Detroit Auto Show. As a result, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging consumers to be on guard against scammers during the event …
- SitusAMC faces consolidated class actions after data breach 2026-01-16 12:46 National Mortgage News SitusAMC is gearing up for a legal battle over the fallout of its data breach last fall, as eight class action complaints have been consolidated in federal court. Processing Content The cases quickly piled up after the industry vendor revealed in November …
- Local Group Warns of Rising Sextortion Threat 2026-01-16 12:26 Daily Dodge - Wisconsin (DODGE COUNTY) January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and a Dodge County nonprofit is using the moment to warn families about a growing and deadly online crime: sextortion. 5-Stones Dodge County, an all-volunteer organization focused on …
- LOTUSLITE Backdoor Targets U.S. Policy Entities Using Venezuela-Themed Spear Phishing 2026-01-16 11:58 The Hacker News Jan 16, 2026Ravie LakshmananMalware / Cyber Espionage Security experts have disclosed details of a new campaign that has targeted U.S. government and policy entities using politically themed lures to deliver a backdoor known as LOTUSLITE. The …
- Ransomware group uses Polygon smart contracts to evade takedowns 2026-01-16 11:45 crypto.news Security researchers say a low-profile ransomware group is using Polygon smart contracts to hide and rotate its command-and-control infrastructure. Summary DeadLock ransomware, first observed in July 2025, stores rotating proxy addresses inside Polygon …
- Phishing services drive 389% surge in account breaches 2026-01-16 11:20 SecurityBrief eSentire has reported a sharp rise in account compromise as a source of cyber incidents in 2025, with email-led intrusions linked to credential theft taking a larger share of the cases it investigated. The company's year-end research, based on …
- Venezuelan Oil Industry Is Running on WhatsApp After Cyberattack 2026-01-16 11:19 Insurance Journal Venezuela’s oil industry is running its day-to-day operations via phone calls and handwritten reports in the month since a cyberattack on state-owned oil giant Petróleos de Venezuela SA. A Dec. 15 attack shut down PDVSA’s system, leaving the company to run …
- Microsoft Leads Global Phishing Attacks Again as Cybercriminals Target Trusted Brands 2026-01-16 11:02 News Ghana Microsoft has once again emerged as the most impersonated brand in global phishing attacks, underscoring how cybercriminals continue to exploit trusted technology platforms to steal credentials and gain access to sensitive systems, according to the latest …
- Ransomware activity never dies, it multiplies 2026-01-16 09:39 Help Net Security Ransomware attacks kept climbing through 2025, even as major criminal groups collapsed and reformed. A new study conducted by the Symantec and Carbon Black Threat Hunter Team shows that disruption inside the ransomware economy slowed activity only briefly, …
- Say bye-bye to ads and malware on 9 devices for just $40 2026-01-16 09:16 PC World TL;DR: For a one-time $39.99 (MSRP $169.99), the AdGuard Family Plan lets you block ads, protect privacy, and secure up to nine devices for life. Online ads have gotten louder, sneakier, and harder to avoid—and that’s before you even factor in trackers, …
- New Zealand banks join operators to block phishing sites 2026-01-16 08:45 Telecompaper Banks, operators and digital platforms have teamed up with a New Zealand start-up to boost efforts to disrupt and block phishing websites before they can harm customers. The initiative began as a pilot led by ANZ NZ bank and operator 2degrees, and now …