- More than 40,000 WordPress sites affected by new malware flaw - find out if you're affected 2026-02-04 20:29 TechRadar Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get the TechRadar Newsletter Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Subscribe to our …
- Massive Chinese data breach allegedly spills 8.7 billion records - here's what we know 2026-02-04 20:29 TechRadar Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get the TechRadar Newsletter Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Subscribe to our …
- Italy Thwarts Russian Cyberattack Targeting Olympic Sites 2026-02-04 20:25 The Daily Beast Italy foiled a series of cyberattacks targeting government and Olympic sites, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced Wednesday. “These are actions of Russian origin,” Tajani said, according to remarks confirmed by a spokesperson. He said Italian …
- Victims Are Rebuffing Ransomware Mass Data Theft Campaigns 2026-02-04 19:46 Bank Information Security Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Ransomware Revenue From Supply-Chain Attacks by Clop Group Sharply Fell, Report Investigators Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • February 4, 2026 Image: Shutterstock The Clop digital extortion gang for years …
- ESET: South African Organisations Risk Phishing, Social Engineering 2026-02-04 17:44 TechEconomy Quick Read: ESET Research has released its H2 2025 Threat Report with statistics covering the period from June through November 2025. Phishing accounted for 45.7% of all detected cyber threats in South Africa during the reporting period, representing a …
- FBI Seizes Notorious Cybercrime Forum Selling Ransomware 2026-02-04 17:42 CPO Magazine Law enforcement authorities have seized the notorious cybercrime forum RAMP, which advertised and facilitated the sale of various hacking services, including ransomware. Since 2021, RAMP has operated with impunity, serving primarily Russian, Chinese, and …
- CPNG SHAREHOLDER UPDATE: Hagens Berman Scrutinizing Claims in Pending Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) Suit Over 33.7 Million Account Data Breach and Alleged Disclosure Delays 2026-02-04 17:26 EIN Presswire SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman reminds investors in Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG) regarding the February 17, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. Investors who purchased Coupang (CPNG) securities …
- AI Drives Doubling of Phishing Attacks in a Year 2026-02-04 17:24 Infosecurity Magazine Security filters caught one phishing email every 19 seconds in 2025, more than double the rate a year previously, Cofense has revealed. AI technology is helping threat actors to increase the speed and scale of attacks, to the point where detected phishing …
- Global SystemBC Botnet Found Active Across 10,000 Infected Systems 2026-02-04 17:24 Infosecurity Magazine A long-running malware operation known as SystemBC has been linked to more than 10,000 infected IP addresses worldwide, including systems associated with sensitive government infrastructure. According to new research by Silent Push, the findings reinforce …
- UK vehicle production plunged in 2025 amid US tariffs, JLR cyberattack 2026-02-04 17:19 Automotive Dive Vehicle manufacturing in the U.K. dropped 15.5% last year in the face of a cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover’s and trade pressures on the industry as a result of U.S. tariffs, according to an industry trade group. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and …
- Ransomware losses expected to reach $20 Billion per month by 2031 2026-02-04 17:08 Cybersecurity Insiders For years, cybersecurity experts have warned about the devastating consequences of ransomware attacks on businesses worldwide. These attacks have not only pushed organizations into financial ruin—forcing some to permanently shut down—but have also had far …
- Microsoft warns infostealer malware is 'rapidly expanding beyond traditional Windows-focused campaigns' and targeting Mac devices 2026-02-04 16:34 TechRadar Pro Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get the TechRadar Newsletter Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Subscribe to our …
- Universal £7,500 payout offered to PSNI staff over major data breach 2026-02-04 15:59 The Register Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) employees who had their details exposed in a significant 2023 data breach will each receive £7,500 ($10,279) as part of a universal offer of compensation. According to Liam Kelly, chief of the Police Federation for …
- Nitrogen ransomware is so broken even the crooks can't unlock your files 2026-02-04 15:59 The Register Cybersecurity experts usually advise victims against paying ransomware crooks, but that advice goes double for those who have been targeted by the Nitrogen group. There's no way to get your data back from them! According to Coveware, which peered under …
- Cyber attack on London councils stops tax revenue reaching Treasury 2026-02-04 15:48 Tech Digest Share A crippling cyber attack on three of London’s wealthiest councils is threatening to block billions in tax revenue from reaching the Treasury. The co-ordinated strike has paralyzed IT systems across the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, …
- Fight Back Against Phishing with an MSP-ready Employee Training Playbook 2026-02-04 15:30 The ChannelPro Network By launching pre-configured campaigns and simulations, MSPs can educate their workforces on the latest security best practices. Threat actors are launching increasingly sophisticated phishing attacks at MSPs, often aided by AI. Recent research reveals a …
- Russia launches Winter Olympics cyberattack: Italy says it has thwarted multiple digital assaults linked to Moscow as opening ceremony nears 2026-02-04 15:18 Daily Mail By TARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 09:32 EST, 4 February 2026 | Updated: 09:52 EST, 4 February 2026 Italy has thwarted a series of cyberattacks linked to Moscow as the Winter Olympics opening ceremony draws near. The digital assaults …
- Google warns 40% of Android phones are at risk from new malware — what you must do now 2026-02-04 15:04 The Economic Times Google has confirmed that more than 40% of all Android phones are at risk from new malware and spyware attacks. This warning was shared after Forbes posted on X, saying Google confirmed the large-scale risk to Android users worldwide. Google said users …
- Securonix warns of Dead#Vax malware campaign abusing Windows fileless execution 2026-02-04 14:53 SiliconANGLE A new report out today from cybersecurity company Securonix Inc. is warning of a highly sophisticated, multistage malware campaign where attackers are abusing trusted Windows features and fileless execution techniques to bypass traditional security …
- Supply Chain Attack Exploits Notepad++ Update Mechanism to Push Targeted Malware 2026-02-04 14:51 GBHackers Notepad++, a widely used text editor among developers, became the target of a sophisticated supply chain attack that compromised its update infrastructure for nearly 6 months. On February 2, 2026, the developers published a statement revealing that …
- Interlock Ransomware Exploits Zero-Day in Gaming Anti-Cheat Driver to Disable EDR, AV 2026-02-04 14:51 GBHackers Interlock ransomware operators have been observed using a new process‑killing tool that abuses a zero‑day flaw in a gaming anti‑cheat kernel driver to try to shut down endpoint defenses (EDR/AV). The activity was documented during an intrusion …
- Microsoft: Info-Stealing malware expands from Windows to macOS 2026-02-04 14:10 Security Affairs Microsoft: Info-Stealing malware expands from Windows to macOS Microsoft warns info-stealing attacks are expanding from Windows to macOS, using cross-platform languages like Python and abusing trusted platforms. Microsoft warns info-stealing attacks are …
- SecuritySnares and Carahsoft Partner to Deliver Advanced Ransomware Prevention Solutions to the Public Sector 2026-02-04 14:00 EIN Presswire ANN ARBOR, Mich. and RESTON, Va., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SecuritySnares, a pioneer in ransomware prevention technology, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a strategic partnership. Under …
- If you use Apple Pay, watch out for this clever phishing scam 2026-02-04 13:58 MacWorld Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld warns of a sophisticated Apple Pay phishing scam using fake “blocked transaction” emails with official-looking branding and urgent language. Scammers direct victims to fraudulent phone numbers to …
- Cyber-attack and yacht insurer agrees £8bn deal in latest UK stock market exit 2026-02-04 13:47 The Guardian A British company specialising in insuring against cyber-attacks that also covers fine art and luxury yachts has agreed to be taken over in an £8bn deal, in the latest loss to the London stock market. Beazley said on Wednesday it had agreed the deal with …
- ESET Identifies New Data‑Wiping Malware ‘DynoWiper’ Targeting Polish Energy Company 2026-02-04 13:29 Channel Post Middle East & Africa ESET researchers identified new data-wiping malware that they named DynoWiper, used against an energy company in Poland. The tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) observed during the DynoWiper incident closely resembles the previous one involving the …
- Phishing News: Buy Bitcoin With PayPal Without Getting Burned 2026-02-04 12:46 WebProNews If you’ve searched for a way to buy bitcoin with PayPal, you’re not alone—and neither are the scammers. The same “ready to buy” moment that brings up real checkout pages also attracts look-alike domains, fake support chats, and messages engineered to rush …
- Universal offer made to PSNI data breach plaintiffs 2026-02-04 12:37 Irish Legal News PSNI officers and staff affected by a major data breach in 2023 have been offered £7,500 each in compensation. The universal offer of compensation follows the allocation of £119 million by the Northern Ireland Executive to cover costs relating to the …
- ANY.RUN Reveals New Insights into Enterprise Phishing Campaigns Abusing Trusted Cloud Platforms 2026-02-04 12:29 EIN Presswire DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, February 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new study shared by ANY.RUN highlights a sharp rise in sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting enterprises. Threat actors increasingly abuse trusted cloud …
- Federal Regulators Sound Alarm as Ransomware Groups Target America’s Communications Backbone 2026-02-04 12:19 WebProNews The Federal Communications Commission has issued an urgent call to action for telecommunications providers across the United States, warning that the industry faces an unprecedented wave of ransomware attacks that threaten the stability of critical …
- A coordinated cyberattack targeted Poland’s energy sector 2026-02-04 10:54 CEENERGYNEWS On 29 December 29, a coordinated attack targeted Poland’s energy sector, including wind and photovoltaic farms, a private manufacturing company and a combined heat and power plant serving nearly half a million customers. The objective was to disrupt …
- Jamaat says Golam Porwar’s X account hit by ‘serious cyberattack’ 2026-02-04 10:50 Daily Star Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has said that the X (formerly Twitter) account of its Secretary General and former member of parliament, Mia Golam Porwar, has been subjected to “serious cyberattack”, following an alleged hacking incident involving the party’s …
- Phishing Campaigns Abuse Trusted Cloud Platforms, Raising New Risks for Enterprises 2026-02-04 10:21 Hackread Disclosure: This article was provided by ANY.RUN. The information and analysis presented are based on their research and findings. ANY.RUN experts are observing a new wave of phishing campaigns that abuse trusted cloud and CDN infrastructure, including …
- Orion Security raises $32 million to build AI-powered data loss prevention solution 2026-02-04 09:46 Help Net Security Orion Security has raised $32 million in a Series A round led by Norwest Venture Partners, with participation from IBM and existing investors including PICO Venture Partners, Lama Partners, and others. The round comes less than a year after the company’s …
- Names of PSNI officers involved in legal action over the 2023 data breach have been published online 2026-02-04 09:15 The Irish News The names of dozens of PSNI officers involved in legal action over the 2023 data breach have been published on a Court Service website. The details, which included first names and surnames, appeared on the website ahead of a civil court hearing on …
- GlassWorm Malware Hits macOS Through Trusted Open VSX Extensions 2026-02-04 09:11 TechWorm Cybersecurity researchers from Socket’s Threat Research team have identified a developer-compromise supply chain attack targeting macOS users, where malicious versions of popular developer extensions were used to distribute the GlassWorm malware via the …
- Cyberattack freezes London’s richest borough 2026-02-04 09:00 London Daily Digital A cyber-attack has paralysed planning and property services in Kensington and Chelsea, leaving hundreds of applications frozen and house sales collapsing as critical council systems remain offline. A crippling cyber-attack has thrown London’s wealthiest …
- Jupiter Medical Center Falls Victim to Third-Party Data Breach 2026-02-04 08:43 Healthcare Facilities Today The third party has determined through an investigation that, at least as early as January 22, 2025, an unauthorized third party gained access to personal health information on legacy systems. Jupiter Medical Center is providing notice pertaining to a …
- Consumer Agency chooses legal action after SKT rejects data breach mediation 2026-02-04 08:32 Telecompaper South Korea's Korea Consumer Agency has said it will move towards supporting legal action against SK Telecom (SKT) after the operator formally rejected a mediation proposal over compensation linked to a large-scale personal data breach. SKT declined a …
- Korean security agency restructures to strengthen AI and ransomware security 2026-02-04 07:30 Telecompaper The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) has announced a wide-ranging organisational restructure aimed at supporting the government's "AI basic society" policy agenda and strengthening protection against increasingly sophisticated …
- Everest Ransomware breaches Iron Mountain only to exfiltrate data 2026-02-04 07:27 Cybersecurity Insiders In recent months, cybersecurity experts have observed a notable shift in the tactics used by ransomware and hacking groups. Instead of relying solely on data encryption to extort money from businesses, many cybercriminals are now focusing primarily on data …
- Porwar's X account targeted in cyberattack similar to its ameer, alleges Jamaat 2026-02-04 06:09 The Business Standard TBS Report 04 February, 2026, 12:30 am Last modified: 04 February, 2026, 12:43 am Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has alleged that the X (formerly Twitter) account of its Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar, was subjected to a major cyberattack, following a …
- Jamaat alleges leaders' X accounts hacked using India-origin malware via Bangabhaban, BCC emails 2026-02-04 06:09 The Business Standard Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has alleged that the X (formerly Twitter) accounts of its top leaders, including its ameer and secretary general, were hacked using malware that originated in India and was transmitted through official email addresses linked to …
- F5, Inc. Securities Fraud Class Action Result of Data Breach and 24% Stock Decline - Investors ... 2026-02-04 04:07 Bluefield Daily Telegraph - West Virginia NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until February 17, 2026 to …
- F5, Inc. Securities Fraud Class Action Result of Data Breach and 24% Stock Decline - Investors may Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq, at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC 2026-02-04 03:41 EIN Presswire NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until February 17, 2026 to …
- Indonesian Influencer Hit by Cyberattack After Slamming Komdigi Job Opening 2026-02-04 03:09 Tempo.co TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian influencer Abil Sudarman experienced a cyberattack after creating a video criticizing a job posting by the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) that violated the Personal Data Protection Law. Abil told Tempo that …
- HoneyMyte Hacker Group Expands CoolClient Malware With New Advanced Toolset 2026-02-04 03:01 GBHackers The HoneyMyte APT group, also known as Mustang Panda and Bronze President, continues expanding its cyber-espionage operations across Asia and Europe, with Southeast Asia being the most heavily targeted region. Recent investigations reveal that the group …
- Fake Dropbox Phishing Campaign Targets Users, Steals Login Credentials 2026-02-04 03:01 GBHackers A sophisticated phishing campaign that uses a multi-stage approach to bypass email filtering and content-scanning systems. The attack exploits trusted platforms, benign file formats, and layered redirection techniques to harvest user credentials from …
- Yavapai County recovers $850K after hackers used cyberattack to divert funds 2026-02-04 01:54 KOLD News 13 - Arizona YAVAPAI COUNTY, AZ (AZFamily) — The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office says investigators helped recovered $850,000 after foiling a cyberattack that tried to divert county funds. The attack occurred after criminals reportedly gained access through a third- …
- FMCSA: Phishing scheme targets motor carriers 2026-02-04 01:51 The Trucker post Reading Time: 2 minutes WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has identified a new, aggressive phishing campaign in which motor carriers receive emails falsely claiming to be from U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT …