- 0APT ransomware crew makes embarrassing splash 2026-02-18 20:34 Computer Weekly A newly-operational ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) gang that emerged during January 2026 has made waves after publishing the names – and partial data – of almost 200 victims in quick succession, but ransomware experts say the criminal operation may not be …
- State bill allows sextortion victims to sue abusers 2026-02-18 20:34 Wisconsin Law Journal IN BRIEF Bill allows sextortion victims and families to seek damages in civil court. Lawsuits could include wrongful death claims tied to sextortion-related suicides. Proposal complements criminal penalties under Bradyn’s Law. A Wisconsin bill would create …
- Data breach hits 1 million Figure customers 2026-02-18 20:33 American Banker - New York Key insight: Attackers are bypassing technical security by impersonating IT staff and tricking employees into handing over credentials. What's at stake: The leak hits Figure during a critical financial window, coinciding with the pricing and upsizing …
- Microsoft 365 Exchange URL Filtering Update Quarantines Legitimate Emails as Phishing 2026-02-18 20:29 Cyber Security News A faulty URL filtering rule update in Microsoft Exchange Online triggered a widespread false-positive storm beginning February 9, 2026, causing legitimate email messages to be incorrectly flagged as phishing and quarantined, disrupting email workflows for …
- New SysUpdate Variant Malware Discovered and Tool Developed to Decrypt Encrypted Linux C2 Traffic 2026-02-18 20:27 Cyber Security News A new variant of the SysUpdate malware has emerged as a sophisticated threat targeting Linux systems with advanced command-and-control (C2) encryption capabilities. The malware was discovered during a Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) …
- Malware Campaign Delivers Remote Access Backdoor and Fake MetaMask Wallet to Steal Cryptocurrency Funds 2026-02-18 20:27 Cyber Security News North Korean threat actors have launched a sophisticated attack campaign targeting IT professionals in cryptocurrency, Web3, and artificial intelligence sectors. The ongoing operation, known as Contagious Interview, deploys remote access backdoors …
- Fake CAPTCHA (ClickFix) Attack Chain Leads to Enterprise‑Wide Malware Infection in Organisations 2026-02-18 20:27 Cyber Security News A sophisticated cyberattack campaign leveraging “ClickFix” social engineering has emerged, posing a severe threat to enterprise networks globally. These massive campaigns, which trick users into executing malicious code under the guise of resolving a fake …
- Substack’s Data Breach Exposes 22 Million Email Addresses — And Raises Hard Questions About Platform Security 2026-02-18 20:12 WebProNews A massive data breach affecting the popular newsletter platform Substack has sent ripples through the media and publishing industries, after a trove of roughly 22 million email addresses linked to user accounts was found circulating on a well-known hacking …
- Academic Urology and Urogynecology Data Breach Claims Investigated by Lynch Carpenter 2026-02-18 19:43 EIN Presswire PITTSBURGH, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academic Urology and Urogynecology (“AUU”), a health care provider in Arizona,1 recently announced a cybersecurity incident, which impacted the personal information of over seventy thousand individuals. Lynch …
- Data breach at fintech giant Figure affects close to a million customers 2026-02-18 19:14 TechCrunch The data breach that hit blockchain-based lending giant Figure affected nearly a million customers, according to a security researcher. Last week, Figure confirmed a data breach allowed hackers to steal “a limited number of files” from its systems. The …
- Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. Data Breach Alert Issued By Wolf Haldenstein 2026-02-18 18:38 EIN Presswire PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION NEW YORK and CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP (“Wolf Haldenstein”), a preeminent national consumer rights law firm, is investigating claims on …
- Conduent Data Breach: Overview and What to Know 2026-02-18 18:38 Security Magazine Conduent experienced a data incident on that is proving to have widespread repercussions. The business services provider offers a range of support for organizations, including printing/mailroom services, payment integrity, document processing, and back …
- Kaspersky Finds Keenadu Android Malware Preinstalled On Devices 2026-02-18 18:28 MENAFN (MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Editor's note: In an era of increasingly covert software supply chain threats, Kaspersky's Keenadu discovery highlights how malware can slip into devices at multiple points-from preinstalled firmware to apps from official …
- NextGen's $19M Data Breach Deal Gets Judge's Approval 2026-02-18 18:07 Law360 By Chart Riggall ( February 18, 2026, 11:57 AM EST) -- A Georgia federal judge gave his final sign-off to a $19 million-plus deal between NextGen Healthcare and more than a million customers whose personal information was compromised in a 2023 data breach …
- ITRC: Data-Breach ‘Transparency Is on Life Support’ 2026-02-18 18:05 Insurance Journal An annual report for the Identity Theft Resource Center has found that there were a record 3,322 compromises of data in in the United States 2025, but there has been a significant decline in consumer notifications. According to ITRC’s Annual Data Breach …
- Class action sought in data breach suit against Massillon auto dealer 2026-02-18 17:34 The Canton Repository - Ohio Feb. 18, 2026, 6:08 a.m. ET CANTON − A Massillon auto dealer is accused of waiting more than seven months to notify customers that their personal information may have been accessed during a data breach. Cincinnati attorney Terence Coates has filed a pair …
- Marylander sentenced for global 'sextortion' scheme that victimized over 100 girls 2026-02-18 17:25 The Washington Times - Washington D.C. A child sexual offender from Silver Spring, Maryland, was sentenced Tuesday to 50 years in federal prison for running an international “sextortion” scheme in which he coerced more than 100 victims into sending him sexually explicit pictures and videos. …
- Fake CAPTCHA pages are tricking users into installing malware 2026-02-18 17:13 PC World News If a CAPTCHA page asks you to perform the following instructions, exit the page and run far, far away. Image: ninefotostudio / Shutterstock.com Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports that hackers are using fake CAPTCHA …
- Preinstalled malware in brand-new Android devices uncovered 2026-02-18 16:41 Pakistan Observer Keenadu, a malware, has been detected in thousands of brand-new Android devices. This new malware can be preinstalled directly into devices’ firmware, embedded within system apps, or even downloaded from official app stores such as Google Play. Currently, …
- Deutsche Bahn's app and website hit by 'considerable' cyberattack 2026-02-18 16:37 The Local - Germany A cyberattack against Germany's state-owned railway Deutsche Bahn briefly is disrupting ticketing systems and timetable information services this week, the company said. The distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack initially caused problems with the …
- Now firewalls being exploited to launch Ransomware Attacks 2026-02-18 16:37 Cybersecurity Insiders Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics, always searching for new pathways to infiltrate networks and deploy malicious payloads. In a troubling new development, a recent study by Barracuda Networks reveals that attackers are now actively …
- Deutsche Bahn says cyberattack hit ticket and info systems 2026-02-18 16:11 Deutsche Welle German rail operator Deutsche Bahn on Wednesday said it had been targeted by a cyberattack that disrupted its digital services. The company said a so-called DDoS attack hit its IT systems around midday Tuesday, causing outages in travel information and …
- AI-driven phishing surge dominates 2025 cyberattacks 2026-02-18 15:47 SecurityBrief Acronis reported a rise in cyberattacks in the second half of 2025, with phishing dominating email-borne threats and attackers making greater operational use of artificial intelligence across their workflows. Its Cyberthreats Report for H2 2025 found email …
- ‘An all-time high’: Number of ransomware groups exploded in 2025 as victim growth rate doubled - with Qilin dominating the landscape 2026-02-18 15:17 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 …
- U.S. CISA adds Google Chromium CSS, Microsoft Windows, TeamT5 ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware, and Zimbra flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog 2026-02-18 15:04 Security Affairs U.S. CISA adds Google Chromium CSS, Microsoft Windows, TeamT5 ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware, and Zimbra flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Google Chromium CSS, Microsoft …
- Cyberattack on Estes Express – what cyberattack? Yeah, right! 2026-02-18 14:57 The Loadstar ID 25815239 © Yuriy Merzlyakov | Dreamstime.com A recently published account of an alleged cyberattack on “Estes” – which, given other background stories, we safely presume to mean Estes Express Lines, the prominent, Virginia-based LTL carrier – has been …
- The era of the Digital Parasite: Why stealth has replaced ransomware 2026-02-18 14:15 Help Net Security For years, ransomware encryption functioned as the industry’s alarm bell. When systems locked up, defenders knew an attack had occurred. Not anymore. New empirical data show that attackers are actively dismantling that signal. According to Picus Security’s …
- U.S. Cyber Command Issues Parsons’ Subsidiary Intent to Award for Joint Cyber Hunt Kit (JCHK) Production 2026-02-18 14:05 EIN Presswire CHANTILLY, Va., Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sealing Technologies (SealingTech), a Parsons Corporation company (NYSE: PSN), and leading defensive cyber operations solution provider, received an Intent to Award notification from the United States Cyber …
- German rail operator Deutsche Bahn hit by cyberattack 2026-02-18 13:58 The Straits Times BERLIN - A cyberattack against Germany’s state-owned railway Deutsche Bahn briefly disrupted ticketing systems and timetable information services this week, the company disclosed on Feb 18. The distributed denial of service attack caused problems with the …
- Crypto Phishing Scams in 2026: New Threats and How to Stay Protected 2026-02-18 13:51 Analytics Insight Staying safe does not require advanced technical skills. It requires discipline and good habits. 1. Never Share Your Seed Phrase No legitimate company will ever ask for your recovery phrase. Any request for it is a scam immediately. 2. Verify Full Wallet …
- MetaMask Users Targeted by Phishing Emails with Fake Security Report to Bypass Detection 2026-02-18 13:22 GBHackers A new phishing campaign is targeting MetaMask users with cleverly crafted emails designed to trick recipients into enabling a fake Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) setup. The lure includes a forged “security report” PDF meant to mimic a legitimate …
- New SysUpdate Variant Malware Discovered, Decryption Tool for Linux C2 Traffic Released 2026-02-18 13:22 GBHackers A new Linux malware sample that strongly aligns with the SysUpdate malware family used by APT27/Iron Tiger. Initially detected on a client’s system, the binary behaved like a system service and executed the GNU/Linux id command when run without …
- Malware Campaign Targets Crypto Users with Fake MetaMask Wallet and Remote Access Backdoor 2026-02-18 13:22 GBHackers An aggressive malware campaign targeting IT professionals in cryptocurrency, Web3, and AI to steal sensitive data and live crypto funds from victim wallets. The attackers pose as recruiters and use trojanized coding tasks to deliver two core malware …
- Fake CAPTCHA Attack Chain Triggers Enterprise-Wide Malware Infection in Organizations 2026-02-18 13:22 GBHackers Fake CAPTCHA (ClickFix) pages are enabling threat actors to turn a single user click into an enterprise‑wide compromise, as seen in a recent incident affecting a major Polish organization. The campaign chained social engineering, DLL side‑loading, and dual …
- New ‘Foxveil’ Malware Loader Leverages Cloudflare, Netlify, and Discord to Evade Detection 2026-02-18 13:20 Cyber Security News A new malware loader called “Foxveil” has been discovered actively targeting systems through legitimate cloud platforms, raising concerns about how threat actors are weaponizing trusted services to bypass security measures. The malware has been operational …
- New Phishing Campaign Targets Booking.com Partners and Customers in Multi-Stage Financial Fraud Scheme 2026-02-18 13:20 Cyber Security News A new Booking.com‑themed phishing campaign is abusing trust in travel brands to steal money and sensitive data from both hotels and guests. The scheme can start as a service message, but it can end with payment fraud and card exposure. Early lures are sent …
- MetaMask Users Targeted with Phishing Emails Containing Forged Security Report to Evade Detection 2026-02-18 13:20 Cyber Security News A new phishing campaign is targeting MetaMask users through carefully crafted emails that contain fake security incident reports designed to manipulate victims into compromising their accounts. The attack leverages social engineering tactics by creating a …
- Securin 2025 Ransomware Report Finds AI Accelerating, Not Replacing, Human-Led Attacks 2026-02-18 13:16 Cybersecurity Insiders Generative AI is expanding ransomware participation by lowering the barrier to entry and reducing the skill level required, while strategic control remains human Securin, a leading provider of AI-based Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV) solutions, today …
- Acronis H2 2025 Cyberthreats Report: Cyberattacks Surge as Phishing, Ransomware, and AI-Driven Threats Escalate 2026-02-18 13:00 EIN Presswire SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, released its biannual report, “Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2025: From exploits to malicious AI”, analyzing global threat activity …
- Keenadu: Android malware that comes preinstalled and can’t be removed by users 2026-02-18 12:57 CSO The researchers stated that the threat has already affected users across multiple countries, infecting over 13,000 devices as of February, as detected by Kaspersky. “The highest numbers of the attacked users have been observed in Russia, Japan, Germany, …
- Deutsche Bahn Confirms Cyberattack Caused IT Disruptions 2026-02-18 12:41 Mezha According to the company Deutsche Bahn The German railway operator Deutsche Bahn confirmed that disruptions to its IT systems and booking systems on Tuesday were caused by a cyberattack. The company did not specify who might have carried out the attack. …
- Asahi beer sales in Japan fall again in January as cyberattack impact persists 2026-02-18 12:23 Food Business Africa Magazine JAPAN – Asahi Group Holdings reported another decline in beer sales in Japan in January, as the fallout from a cyberattack on the company’s systems continued to weigh on domestic performance. In a statement, the Japanese beverage group, which also owns …
- German railway booking systems hit by DDoS attack 2026-02-18 11:50 Global Banking & Finance Review Published by Global Banking & Finance Review® Posted on February 18, 2026 1 min read Last updated: February 18, 2026 Image of Spirax's manufacturing operations emphasizes the company's optimistic sales growth forecast for the second half of the …
- Cyber Attack on Dutch Telecom Giant Odido Exposes Customer Data of 6.2 Million 2026-02-18 11:19 CPO Magazine Customer data from over 6 million people was exposed in a cyber attack on the largest Dutch telecommunications company, Odido, formerly known as T-Mobile Netherlands and Tele2 Netherlands. “Odido has been hit by a cyberattack, which compromised customer …
- Already this year, 111 Wisconsin youth have reported sextortion cases 2026-02-18 11:18 Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune Feb. 18, 2026, 5:04 a.m. CT Wisconsin has seen a significant rise in sextortion cases, with 111 reported in early 2026 alone. Reported cases in the state quadrupled over a three-year period, leading to at least two known suicides. Experts advise parents to …
- Federal Court hits FIIG Securities with $2.5m fine after data breach 2026-02-18 11:13 Australasian Lawyer The financial services licensee held between $2.99bn and $3.7bn in client assets during the relevant period. Hackers downloaded approximately 385GB of data from FIIG's servers from 19 May 2023, including clients' tax file numbers, passport details, …
- Notepad++ Fixes Hijacked Update Mechanism Used to Deliver Targeted Malware 2026-02-18 11:00 The Hacker News Ravie LakshmananFeb 18, 2026Vulnerability / Application Security Notepad++ has released a security fix to plug gaps that were exploited by an advanced threat actor from China to hijack the software update mechanism to selectively deliver malware to …
- Ransomware protection for all: How consumption-based subscription models can lower the entry point for cyber resilience 2026-02-18 08:53 IT Pro Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Channel Pro Get the ChannelPro Newsletter Stay up to date with the latest Channel industry news and analysis with our twice-weekly newsletter You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was …
- Tube travellers caught in smishing scam 2026-02-18 08:45 London Daily Digital Court hears Tube passengers were targeted with parcel scam texts sent via suitcase-hidden SMS blasters designed to steal personal details and empty bank accounts. Passengers travelling on the London Underground were allegedly targeted in a sophisticated …
- Abu Dhabi Finance Week says data breach dealt with 2026-02-18 08:29 The National News A data breach at Abu Dhabi Finance Week that exposed the personal details of high-profile delegates was limited in scope and quickly secured, organisers have said. ADFW was alerted by an unauthorised cyber security researcher to a “vulnerability in a third …