- Pittsburgh-area teenager charged in "catfishing" and child "sextortion" scheme 2026-02-20 20:11 CBS 2 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania By Madeline Bartos February 20, 2026 / 3:05 PM EST / CBS Pittsburgh A Peters Township High School senior is facing over 300 felony charges after investigators said he catfished and sextorted nearly two dozen minors. Zachariah Meyers, 18, is facing …
- Android malware is now using Google’s own Gemini AI to adapt in real time 2026-02-20 20:08 Android Authority Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Researchers have identified the first known Android malware to use generative AI during execution. The malware queries Google’s Gemini model to adapt its behavior across different Android devices. It may be a proof- …
- CFPUA warns customers against voice phishing scam 2026-02-20 20:08 Port City Daily - North Carolina Cape Fear Public Utility Authority customers have been targeted by phone scammers. The agency suggests: hang up immediately. (Port City Daily/File) SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Cape Fear Public Utility Authority customers have been targeted by phone scammers. …
- Police: Washington County student ran large-scale sextortion scheme; 21 juveniles victims identified 2026-02-20 20:08 WTAE 4 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania A Peters Township High School senior is facing hundreds of charges after authorities said he exploited multiple juveniles to send him pornographic videos or photos of themselves.Authorities say the investigation into the "large-scale criminal network …
- ISMG Editors: No Honor Among Ransomware Thieves 2026-02-20 20:03 Bank Information Security Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Identity & Access Management Also: AI, Machine Identity Risks; Europe’s Digital Sovereignty Push Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • February 20, 2026 Clockwise, from …
- Android Malware Taps Google Gemini at Runtime 2026-02-20 20:03 Bank Information Security Researchers Say PromptSpy Automates Persistence on Infected Devices Pooja Tikekar (@PoojaTikekar) • February 20, 2026 Image: Shutterstock A newly discovered Android malware strain is using Google's Gemini generative artificial intelligence model to …
- UMMC working with specialists, FBI following cyberattack 2026-02-20 19:23 WAPT 16 - Mississippi The University of Mississippi Medical Center is working with specialists as well as the FBI around the clock following a cyberattack Thursday that crippled hospital operations.In an update Friday, UMMC said they have engaged the services of three national …
- Mississippi health system shut down by cyberattack as hospitals face 'multi-day' crisis 2026-02-20 18:57 Irish Star 10:21 ET, 20 Feb 2026 Clinics and surgeries in Mississippi have been shut down after a cyberattack (Image: Getty) Clinics and surgeries in Mississippi have been shut down after a cyberattack struck the state's health system. The University of …
- APS warns of phishing emails pretending to come from school system 2026-02-20 18:49 Arlington Now - Virginia Schools Published February 20, 2026 at 12:45PM Arlington Public Schools is warning families to beware of fraudulent emails that use the school system’s branding to collect people’s personal information. The emails ask recipients to click a link and provide …
- $20 million lost in 'jackpotting' ATM malware attacks in 2025, FBI reports — scheme forces machines to spit out cash, targets banks and ATM operators 2026-02-20 18:34 Tom's Hardware Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tom's Hardware Get the Tom's Hardware Newsletter Get Tom's Hardware's best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was …
- Nigerian govt extradites third Nigerian in sextortion, murder case to US 2026-02-20 18:29 Kemi Filani News A 26-year-old Nigerian, Afeez Olatunji Adewale, has been extradited by the federal government to the United States, where he will face charges related to the sexual extortion and death of a young man in Pennsylvania. Adewale is the third Nigerian …
- FBI Issues Emergency Alert as Ploutus Malware Drains U.S. ATMs Without Cards or Accounts 2026-02-20 18:14 GBHackers Ploutus malware is powering a new wave of “jackpotting” attacks that drain U.S. ATMs without needing a bank card, customer account, or bank authorization, prompting the FBI to issue an emergency FLASH alert to financial institutions nationwide. According …
- CharlieKirk Grabber Malware Targets Windows Systems to Steal Login Credentials 2026-02-20 18:14 GBHackers CharlieKirk Grabber is a Python-based Windows infostealer that focuses on rapid “smash‑and‑grab” credential theft and data exfiltration rather than long-term system control or destructive behavior. It targets browser‑stored passwords, Wi‑Fi keys, Discord …
- PayPal Data Breach – 6 Months of Users’ Data Leaked Online 2026-02-20 18:13 GBHackers PayPal has begun notifying a small number of customers about a significant cybersecurity incident in which their personally identifiable information (PII) was exposed for nearly six months due to a software error in its PayPal Working Capital (PPWC) loan …
- PayPal Data Breach Exposes SSNs and Business PII of Customers for Over Six Months 2026-02-20 18:13 Cyber Security News PayPal has issued a formal data breach notification disclosing that a coding error in its PayPal Working Capital (PPWC) loan application exposed the personally identifiable information (PII) of an undisclosed number of customers for approximately six …
- Ploutus Malware Drains U.S. ATMs Without a Card or Account — FBI Issues Emergency FLASH Alert 2026-02-20 18:09 Cyber Security News A 19 February 2026 FBI FLASH (FLASH-20260219-001) warns banks and ATM operators about a rise in malware-enabled “jackpotting,” where criminals exploit physical access and software gaps to make machines pay out cash without a real transaction, a pattern now …
- Data Breach Hits Canada Goose, Exposing Over 600,000 Customer Records 2026-02-20 18:08 CPO Magazine Luxury performance outerwear and clothing giant Canada Goose has confirmed a data breach after a prolific threat actor leaked over 600,000 customer records. Toronto-based Canada Goose reported annual revenue of $1 billion in 2025 and employs about 5,000 …
- PayPal becomes victim to data breach leaking users Social Security Numbers 2026-02-20 17:45 Cybersecurity Insiders PayPal, the American financial technology company known for enabling digital payments across multiple fiat currencies, has reportedly been affected by a sophisticated cyber incident that persisted undetected for nearly six months. While initial assumptions …
- Des Moines company faces lawsuit over massive health-data cyberattack 2026-02-20 17:35 Des Moines Register - Iowa Feb. 20, 2026, 7:30 a.m. CT A Des Moines company is facing a potential class action lawsuit over an alleged cyberattack that may have exposed the health data of 1.6 million people to unauthorized disclosure. OpenLoop Health, a digital-health infrastructure …
- Who is Sarah Baloch? The Pak creator caught in a deceptive 'Assam' cyberattack 2026-02-20 17:28 Zee News 'Viral MMS' scam alert: A complex cyberattack is currently targeting Indian social media users by misusing the identity of Pakistani influencer Sarah Baloch. Cybercriminals are spreading a "viral MMS" story linked to a fake "Assam …
- U.S. city’s hospital system closes all clinics after ransomware attack 2026-02-20 17:13 CTV News
- Gujarat, UP, Bihar govts’ pavilions at India AI Summit. E-voting, stray cattle to phishing 2026-02-20 17:10 The Print New Delhi: The AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi featured stalls and pavilions from more than 15 Indian states, showcasing their innovation and development of artificial intelligence applications. The exhibition is part of the AI Impact …
- CarGurus Under Fire: 1.7 Million Corporate Records Allegedly Stolen in Major Data Breach 2026-02-20 17:09 WebProNews CarGurus Inc., the publicly traded online automotive marketplace headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is facing a significant cybersecurity incident after a threat actor claimed to have exfiltrated approximately 1.7 million corporate records from the …
- ESET Discovers First Android Malware to Abuse Generative AI for Dynamic UI Manipulation 2026-02-20 16:57 Information Security Buzz Security researchers at ESET have uncovered what they describe as the first known case of Android malware abusing generative AI to manipulate a device’s user interface in real time. Dubbed PromptSpy, the newly identified malware family uses Google’s …
- Mississippi hospital system closes all clinics after ransomware attack 2026-02-20 16:57 WNYT - New York
- Another Data Breach? Here's How to Lock Down Your Online Accounts 2026-02-20 16:25 CNET Data breaches have become so frequent, they barely cause a blip anymore. You usually receive a carefully worded email with a subject line that says "Notice of Data Breach," followed by a few paragraphs assuring you that the incident is contained …
- Nigeria Extradites 26-Year-Old Adewale To US Over Sextortion Scheme Linked To Teen’s Death 2026-02-20 16:21 Sahara Reporters The Nigerian government has extradited a 26-year-old, Afeez Olatunji Adewale, to the United States to face charges linked to a sexual extortion scheme that allegedly led to the death of a young man in Pennsylvania. Adewale, who is the third Nigerian …
- FG Extradites Nigerian To US Over Alleged Sextortion-Linked Death 2026-02-20 16:12 Naija News The Federal Government has extradited a 26-year-old Nigerian, Afeez Olatunji Adewale, to the United States to face charges linked to sexual extortion and the death of a young man in Pennsylvania. Adewale, the third Nigerian extradited in connection with …
- AI-driven phishing surges 204% as firms face a malicious email every 19 seconds 2026-02-20 16:05 The European Magazine Cyber criminals are using artificial intelligence to flood inboxes with near-undetectable phishing emails, recycling the same hidden infrastructure while making every attack look brand new Malware-carrying phishing campaigns rose 204 per cent last year, …
- UMMC clinics statewide remain closed after cyberattack 2026-02-20 15:54 Hattiesburg American - Mississippi Updated Feb. 20, 2026, 9:37 a.m. CT University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics statewide remained closed Friday after a cyberattack on Thursday disrupted multiple systems. Also elective procedures scheduled Friday were canceled, according to a …
- Mississippi hospital system closes all clinics after ransomware attack 2026-02-20 15:47 Newsday - New York JACKSON, Miss. — A ransomware attack forced the University of Mississippi Medical Center to close clinics and cancel elective procedures for a second day on Friday. University officials warned that the shutdown could continue for days as they try to …
- New Android malware uses Gemini AI to learn how to run on specific devices 2026-02-20 15:39 How-To Geek It’s no secret that AI is being added to everything. The companies doing this want us to believe it’s making our lives better, but AI is obviously being used in nefarious ways, too. A new discovery shows that Google’s own Gemini AI is being used to help …
- How to Protect Your Digital Assets from Today’s Most Common DDoS Threats 2026-02-20 15:31 RS News A DDoS attack is when a lot of computers send too much data to a server or website, which causes it to slow down or crash. This can be very bad for businesses because it can cause them to lose customers, have downtime, and hurt their reputation. There are …
- Google Tightens the Screws on Android App Security With Sweeping New Protections Against Scams and Malware 2026-02-20 15:21 WebProNews Google is rolling out a broad set of security measures aimed at protecting Android users from malicious apps, financial fraud, and social engineering scams — a move that signals the company’s growing urgency to address persistent vulnerabilities in its …
- Dangerous Massiv Android malware poses as IPTV app to infect devices and steal banking info 2026-02-20 14:57 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 …
- Adidas Data Breach Exposes Millions of Customer Records Through Third-Party Vendor Weakness 2026-02-20 14:55 WebProNews A hacker operating under the alias “Sp1d3r” has claimed responsibility for breaching systems connected to Adidas, allegedly exfiltrating a massive trove of customer data that includes millions of records. While the German sportswear giant has confirmed a …
- Meet PromptSpy: The First Android Malware That Weaponizes Generative AI 2026-02-20 14:32 Android Headlines ESET Research has just discovered the very first Android threat that uses generative AI, it’s called PromptSpy. This is the first Android malware that uses generative AI in its execution flow. PromptSpy is the very first Android malware that uses …
- UMMC clinics closed statewide for second day as FBI probes cyberattack 2026-02-20 13:40 WAPT 16 - Mississippi UMMC clinics remain closed as FBI investigates cyberattack THE LATEST ON THE MAJOR CYBER ATTACK ON THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER. GOOD EVENING, AND THANKS FOR JOINING US AT SIX. I’M TROY JOHNSON AND I’M MEGAN WEST. UMC LEADERS SAY THIS …
- Judge Keeps Geisinger Data Breach Trial In Pa 2026-02-20 12:37 WKOK - Pennsylvania WILLIAMSPORT — A federal judge rules the trial of a California man charged in the 2023 Geisinger data breach will remain in Pennsylvania. PennLive.com reports U.S. Middle District Judge Matthew Brann denies Max Vance’s request to move the case to …
- All you need to know about Stuxnet, the US-Israeli cyber attack that almost destroyed Iran’s nuclear programme 2026-02-20 12:33 Mint Iran’s nuclear programme is back in the spotlight as US President Donald Trump has made it clear that he wants Tehran to stop enriching its uranium stockpile to weapons-grade. Trump has put Iran’s nuclear programme as the biggest bargaining chip for Iran …
- Over a Billion Records Exposed: Inside the Massive Global Data Breach That Has Cybersecurity Experts Sounding the Alarm 2026-02-20 12:29 WebProNews A staggering data breach affecting more than one billion individual records has been uncovered, marking one of the largest exposures of personal and corporate information in recent memory. The breach, which involves an unprotected Elasticsearch database, …
- Customer sues after identity theft from a car dealership data breach 2026-02-20 11:42 ABC 5 Cleveland - Ohio MASSILLON, Ohio — A class action lawsuit has been filed against Progressive Auto Group in Massillon, after the dealership notified customers of a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information. Data breach connected to local car dealership RELATED …
- PromptSpy: How a New Android Malware Exploits Google’s Gemini AI to Steal Sensitive Data From Your Phone 2026-02-20 11:35 WebProNews A newly discovered Android malware strain called PromptSpy is raising alarms across the cybersecurity industry for its novel approach to data exfiltration — hijacking Google’s own Gemini AI assistant to quietly harvest sensitive user information from …
- Ransomware attack cripples UMMC Servers prompting shutdown 2026-02-20 10:24 Cybersecurity Insiders A ransomware attack has reportedly disrupted the operations of the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), forcing widespread service cancellations across the state. While critical emergency services such as ambulances continued operating, staff …
- PromptSpy: First Android AI Malware Leverages Google’s Gemini for Decision-Making 2026-02-20 10:08 GBHackers PromptSpy is a newly discovered Android malware family that abuses Google’s Gemini generative AI model to make real‑time decisions on how to manipulate the user interface and stay active on infected devices. PromptSpy’s AI‑assisted functionality is focused …
- Radware warns of surging DDoS & app attacks in 2025 2026-02-20 09:35 SecurityBrief Radware reports a sharp rise in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and malicious application traffic in 2025. Network-layer DDoS volumes rose 168.2% year on year, while web DDoS increased 101.4%, according to its latest global threat analysis. …
- Android PromptSpy malware harnesses Gemini for stealth 2026-02-20 09:35 SecurityBrief ESET researchers have identified an Android malware family dubbed PromptSpy that uses generative AI to help it persist on infected devices. The malware uses Google's Gemini model to interpret what appears on screen and return instructions for user …
- 90% of Ransomware Incidents Exploit Firewalls 2026-02-20 09:28 iTWire GUEST RESEARCH: New Barracuda Report Shows How Attackers Target Organisations and The Security Gaps Increasing Risk Barracuda Networks, Inc., a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats for all size business, has …
- Catch Of The Week: Substack Data Breach 2026-02-20 09:12 Los Alamos Daily Post - New Mexico By REBECCA RUTHERFORD Los Alamos For the Los Alamos Daily Post Substack is one of those platforms that feels personal. You subscribe to newsletters you actually want, you hear directly from the writers you like, and most of the time you don’t expect to get …
- MS: UMMC CONFIRMS CYBERATTACK, CLOSING CLINICS 2026-02-20 07:52 KTBS 3 - Louisiana