- Italian university La Sapienza still offline to mitigate recent cyber attack 2026-02-07 19:50 Security Affairs Italian university La Sapienza still offline to mitigate recent cyber attack Rome’s La Sapienza University was hit by a cyberattack that disrupted IT systems and caused widespread operational issues. Since February 2, Rome’s La Sapienza University, one of …
- German Agencies Warn of Signal Phishing Targeting Politicians, Military, Journalists 2026-02-07 17:56 The Hacker News Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (aka Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz or BfV) and Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) have issued a joint advisory warning of a malicious cyber campaign undertaken by a likely …
- Nitrogen ransomware programmers lock themselves out of a payment — key management bug encrypts victims' data forever 2026-02-07 13:50 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 …
- Tax scams surge as BBB warns of IRS impostors, phishing threats 2026-02-07 13:47 Columbia Daily Tribune - Missouri Feb. 7, 2026, 7:00 a.m. CT As tax season gets underway, the Better Business Bureau is warning that IRS impostor scams and tax identity theft are on the rise, according to a community announcement. BBB says scammers often pose as IRS officials through phone …
- State-Backed Hackers Target Military Officials and Journalists on Signal in Latest Cyberattack 2026-02-07 13:32 GBHackers German intelligence and security agencies have issued a high-priority warning regarding a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign targeting military officials, diplomats, and investigative journalists across Europe. The Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz (BfV) …
- Apple Pay Users Targeted by Phishing Attack Aimed at Stealing Payment Details 2026-02-07 13:32 GBHackers A sophisticated new phishing campaign is targeting Apple Pay users, leveraging high-quality email design and social engineering to bypass security measures. Unlike typical scams that rely on poorly spelled emails and suspicious links, this campaign uses a …
- BridgePay Payment Gateway Hit by Ransomware, Causing Nationwide Outages 2026-02-07 13:32 Cyber Security News BridgePay Network Solutions, a major U.S. payment gateway provider, confirmed a ransomware attack caused a widespread outage, disrupting card processing for merchants nationwide. The outage began early on February 6, 2026, around 3:29 a.m. EST with …
- Coupang Users File Punitive Damages Suit against Coupang Inc. in New York over Data Breach 2026-02-07 11:58 KBS World Photo : YONHAP News A group of Coupang users have filed a class action lawsuit in New York against the e-commerce giant's U.S.-listed parent company seeking punitive damages over a recent data breach that affected more than 30 million people. According …
- Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack continues to 'drag down' car-maker 2026-02-07 11:16 Coventry Live Dr Charles Tennant gives an expert opinion on the recent quarterly report shared by JLR(Image: provided) It's been a tough year or two for Coventry-founded Jaguar Land Rover. Turbulent international politics and a winding down of Jag's classic …
- Blotter: Phishing scare at local school 2026-02-07 11:13 The Suffolk Times - New York In addition to complaints about awkwardly and inconveniently parked vehicles related to the recent pileup of snow, Southold Town police responded to the following incidents from Jan. 26 to Feb. 2: Officials at Greenport Schools contacted police Jan. 29 to …
- Bitkub to Terminate Web-Based Withdrawals Following 250,000 THB ‘Phishing’ Theft 2026-02-07 10:40 The Nation Thailand Thailand’s largest crypto exchange moves to disable website withdrawals from 10 February after a user lost $7,400 to suspected desktop malware. In a decisive move to curb rising cybercrime, Bitkub Online has announced it will permanently disable …
- Cyberattack impact on Tata Motors PV earnings crosses Rs 3,200 crore; losses still mounting 2026-02-07 09:38 Business Today Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd’s British subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover is still reeling under losses, months after a cyberattack crippled production at its manufacturing plants in the United Kingdom and Slovakia. The company reported a second straight …
- Transport agency apologises for ferry consultation ‘data breach’ 2026-02-07 09:33 Shetland News
- 1 billion Android users should buy new phone due to malware, spyware attacks: Google 2026-02-07 09:07 GEO TV In a chilling revelation, Google has asserted that a staggering 40% of all Android phones in the world are vulnerable to new malware and spyware attacks, and it is crucial to upgrade to a new Android phone immediately if your device falls within this 40. …
- Cybercriminals Use Malicious Cybersquatting Attacks to Distribute Malware and Hijack Data 2026-02-07 08:44 Cyber Security News Digital squatting has evolved from a simple trademark nuisance into a dangerous cybersecurity threat. In 2025, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) handled a record-breaking 6,200 domain disputes. This represents a 68% increase since 2020. …
- Hackers Exploit Free Firebase Accounts to Launch Phishing Campaigns 2026-02-07 08:44 GBHackers A new wave of phishing campaigns where scammers are abusing Google’s legitimate infrastructure to bypass security filters. Attackers are now creating free developer accounts on Google Firebase to send fraudulent emails that impersonate well-known brands. …
- Hackers Exploit Cybersquatting Tactics to Spread Malware and Steal Sensitive Information 2026-02-07 08:44 GBHackers Digital squatting has evolved from a simple trademark nuisance into a dangerous cybersecurity threat. In 2025, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) handled a record-breaking 6,200 domain name disputes. This figure continues a troubling trend …
- Unverified Bitkub ‘Hack’ Claims Spark Social Media Panic as Experts Point to Phishing 2026-02-07 08:13 The Nation Thailand Thai regulators find no evidence of a system-wide breach at Bitkub, suggesting user losses are likely due to individual scams rather than a structural hack. A wave of anxiety has swept through Thailand’s digital asset community following viral social …
- Police Question Coupang's Interim CEO for 14 Hours over Data Breach, Alleged Perjury 2026-02-07 05:01 KBS World Photo : YONHAP News Coupang’s interim CEO Harold Rogers was questioned by police for approximately 14 hours regarding allegations that he lied under oath during a South Korean parliamentary hearing on the e-commerce giant's massive data breach. Rogers …
- Under-reporting masks scale of ransomware crisis, ESET warn 2026-02-07 04:22 Star ESET Lead Cyber Security Engineer Allan Juma /HANDOUT Kenya might have lost more than the Sh30 billion reported last year to cybercrime, new markets survey has revealed. This is after a new market survey revealed that the country may be under reporting …
- Several Dutch agencies suffer major data breach 2026-02-07 03:19 APA Personal data of employees of the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, AP) and the Council for Justice was accessed by unauthorized persons as a result of a leak caused by a vulnerability in software used by government agencies, …
- State data breach exposes details of up to 50,000 officials 2026-02-07 02:41 Helsinki Times A large data breach at Finland’s state information and communications technology provider has exposed work-related details of up to 50,000 government employees, including staff across all ministries. The breach targeted a mobile device management system …
- Substack’s Data Breach Exposes a Troubling Reality: Even the Newsletter Giants Aren’t Safe From Cyber Intrusion 2026-02-07 02:23 WebProNews The digital publishing platform that has become a haven for independent writers, journalists, and thought leaders now finds itself at the center of a cybersecurity incident that has rattled its user base and raised pointed questions about data stewardship …
- EU Commission responds to cyber-attack on its central mobile infrastructure 2026-02-07 02:22 Insight EU Monitoring Brussels, 6 February 2026 On 30 January, the European Commission’s central infrastructure managing mobile devices identified traces of a cyber-attack, which may have resulted in access to staff names and mobile numbers of some of its staff members. The …
- Lawmakers Considering Criminalizing Sextortion 2026-02-07 02:11 KSAL - Kansas Kansas lawmakers are considering a bill that would criminalize sextortion. The Committee of Judiciary met yesterday and heard from an El Dorado woman who lost her son last year in a sextortion scheme. The proposed bill would increase the penalties for …
- Payouts for 23andMe customer data breach coming; how much, when? 2026-02-07 01:59 Asbury Park Press - New Jersey Feb. 6, 2026, 4:51 p.m. ET Payouts for millions of 23andMe customers who purchased a 23andMe DNA kit will get a payments in the coming weeks following the approval of a $50 million 23andMe Customer Data Security Breach settlement. Eligible 23andMe users …
- Equifax providing a new six-year credit-monitoring service to victims of 2017 data breach 2026-02-07 00:55 WGAL 8 - Pennsylvania Equifax offers new credit-monitoring service to data breach victims IT REAL? CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE IS ON YOUR SIDE WITH THE ANSWER. IT STILL STANDS OUT AS THE LARGEST DATA BREACH OF ANY OF THE MAJOR CREDIT BUREAUS. 2017 A MASSIVE BREACH OF …
- This cyber attack isn't real, yet people won't stop warning you about it 2026-02-07 00:32 MakeUseOf I can't believe how often I hear about this cyberattack, yet I have never heard of anyone actually experiencing it. When it comes to phishing, malware, ransomware, and other scams, everyone knows someone who has been a victim or has been a victim …
- This Substack Data Breach May Have Compromised Nearly 700,000 User Records 2026-02-07 00:20 Lifehacker - Massachusetts When you sign up for a subscription on Substack, you're thinking you'll receive newsletters and posts from online creators, not lose the data you share with the platform. But like any digital service, the data you provide when signing up is at the …
- Cyber command cracks down on mule accounts, 13 arrested 2026-02-06 23:31 The Times of India
- Lothian teenagers targeted in string of sextortion cases as police probe 2026-02-06 23:25 Edinburgh Live Police are probing the incidents Police are probing a spate of sextortion offences in East Lothian and Mildothian. A disturbing eight cases were reported in the first six days of February, with five victims being teenagers. The victims, between 14 to 58, …
- N.S. utility says billing issues will be fixed in March — one year after cyberattack 2026-02-06 23:23 Global News Nova Scotia’s private power utility says its automatic billing system that was disrupted by a cyberattack almost a year ago should be back to normal next month. Since the attack on Nova Scotia Power in March 2025, some customers have reportedly received …
- Slow Burn: How a Stealthy DNS Malware Campaign Is Quietly Dismantling Email and Web Security Defenses 2026-02-06 23:21 WebProNews For years, cybersecurity professionals have trained their eyes on ransomware gangs, zero-day exploits, and headline-grabbing breaches. But a quieter, more insidious threat has been building momentum beneath the surface — one that leverages the Domain Name …
- News brief: Ransomware trends show new twists to old game 2026-02-06 23:10 mHealthIntelligence If ransomware is the problem that won't go away, it is also the problem that doesn't stay the same. Tactics continue to change, as do the strategies to counter the threats. Ransomware gangs target governments, education institutions, healthcare …
- Malware Hidden in Pirated Games Infects 400,000 Devices 2026-02-06 22:50 PC Magazine A new strain of Windows-based malware has been circulating through pirated PC games and may have infected over 400,000 devices. Researchers at cybersecurity vendor Cyderes are warning about the threat, which has been hiding inside cracked games and …
- Betterment data breach exposes 1.4 million customers 2026-02-06 22:33 American Banker - New York Key insight: Threat actors likely used "vishing" or voice phishing to compromise IT support at a third-party vendor, believed to be Salesforce. What's at stake: While account passwords weren't compromised, exposed data included names, …
- Fairphone Says Unusual Confirmation Order Emails Were Likely Not a Data Breach 2026-02-06 22:22 Android Headlines Fairphone customers worldwide were left stunned this week by unexpected confirmation emails that appeared to reference purchases made years ago. The email was received from an authentic address and had correct personal data. This raised concerns about the …
- Fairphone says strange emails were likely not caused by a data breach 2026-02-06 22:14 9to5Google If you’ve purchased a product from Fairphone in recent years, a strange email might have appeared in your inbox, and you’re not alone – but it wasn’t a data breach. Users on Fairphone’s forums report getting errant confirmation emails for purchases made …
- N.S. utility says billing issues will be fixed in March — 1 year after cyberattack 2026-02-06 22:08 CBC/Radio-Canada Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Power says 75 per cent of its meters were working and sending accurate billing data to the utility at the end of January. Nova Scotia Power has been estimating some customers' bills since ransomware attack The Canadian Press · …
- EC data breach exposes accountability crisis 2026-02-06 21:57 New Age Bangladesh Election Commission office in Dhaka. | New Age THE unauthorised exposure of personal data of roughly 14,000 journalists through an Election Commission web application is not merely an embarrassing technical failure. It is also a revealing moment in digital …
- Commission responds to cyber-attack on its central mobile infrastructure 2026-02-06 20:36 European Commission European Commission Press release Brussels, 06 Feb 2026 On 30 January, the European Commission's central infrastructure managing mobile devices identified traces of a cyber-attack, which may have resulted in access t...
- New Android malware threat can spy on calls and messages: Here’s how to stay safe 2026-02-06 20:24 Techlusive Google has issued a latest security alert for Android users after cybersecurity researchers discovered a new malware campaign that is quietly targeting smartphones across the globe. The threat, called Arsink, is not your usual annoying virus that just …
- Record-breaking 31.4 Tbps DDoS attack hits in November 2025, stopped by Cloudflare 2026-02-06 20:21 Security Affairs Record-breaking 31.4 Tbps DDoS attack hits in November 2025, stopped by Cloudflare AISURU/Kimwolf botnet hit a record 31.4 Tbps DDoS attack lasting 35 seconds in Nov 2025, which Cloudflare automatically detected and blocked. The AISURU/Kimwolf …
- Here's how a Triad city says it is strengthening security after a a cyber attack 2026-02-06 20:00 WXII 12 - North Carolina Winston-Salem has strengthened cybersecurity measures following attack, officials say ANYTHING CHANGES. POLICE SAFE TRAVELS AS YOU’RE HEADING OUT THE DOOR. THE TIME IS 603. YOU HAVE TO THINK ABOUT THIS. IT’S BEEN ALMOST TWO WEEKS SINCE A LOT OF STUDENTS …
- Conduent’s Cybersecurity Reckoning: A Data Breach Far More Devastating Than the Company First Let On 2026-02-06 19:34 WebProNews When business process services giant Conduent first acknowledged a cybersecurity incident in January 2025, the company characterized it as a relatively contained disruption. But newly filed regulatory documents tell a starkly different story — one of …
- Flickr falls prey to Data Breach 2026-02-06 19:29 Cybersecurity Insiders Flickr, the popular photo storage and sharing platform, has reportedly suffered a data breach that may have exposed sensitive user information, including email addresses and location data. According to available information, the incident appears to have …
- Your AI Tools Could Be a Data Breach Waiting to Happen. Here's How You Can Prevent It. 2026-02-06 19:21 Entrepreneur Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways AI tools fundamentally differ from traditional software because they permanently absorb every piece of shared data into their knowledge base. Leaders must implement clear usage …
- Moment Coventry house raided as two men arrested for 'smishing' 2026-02-06 19:20 Coventry Live Moment Police Raid Coventry House In Relation to 'Smishing' Fraud Police arrested two men on suspicion of fraud following a major raid in Coventry. Officers raided a city centre property in the early hours of Tuesday morning (February 3). Officers …
- FTC Issues Second Report to Congress on its Work to Fight Ransomware and other Cyberattacks 2026-02-06 19:20 Federal Trade Commission The Federal Trade Commission issued a second report to Congress detailing the agency’s efforts to fight against ransomware and other cyberattacks. The report is mandated by the Reporting Attacks from Nations Selected for Oversight and Monitoring Web …
- Compromised dYdX npm and PyPI Packages Deliver Wallet Stealers and RAT Malware 2026-02-06 19:07 The Hacker News Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new supply chain attack in which legitimate packages on npm and the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository have been compromised to push malicious versions to facilitate wallet credential theft and remote code …