- Michigan ‘sextortion’ complaint leads to North Carolina man’s arrest 2026-02-16 19:15 MLive - Michigan CALHOUN COUNTY, MI -- A registered sex offender from North Carolina now faces more than 25 felony charges after an investigation that began with a Michigan complaint uncovered multiple victims of sextortion and child exploitation. Kelbie Glover, 22, of …
- NDPC investigates Temu for alleged data breach 2026-02-16 18:57 Realnews Magazine Politics THE Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), says it will investigate Temu, an e-commerce online marketplace over alleged data breach against the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA). This is contained in a statement by Babatunde Bamigboye, Head, …
- Noodlophile Malware Authors Use Fake Job Ads and Phishing Schemes to Evolve Tactics 2026-02-16 17:57 GBHackers Hey folks in the threat‑hunting world looks like our coverage of the Noodlophile infostealer has struck a nerve with its creators. The operators used inflated engagement metrics and fake popularity scores to lure victims into downloading malicious ZIP …
- New Clickfix Variant ‘Matryoshka’ Attacking Users to Deploy macOS Stealer Malware 2026-02-16 17:51 Cyber Security News A sophisticated social engineering campaign targeting macOS users has emerged, deploying a dangerous stealer malware through an evolved version of the ClickFix attack technique. Named “Matryoshka” after the Russian nesting dolls, this variant uses nested …
- Ransomware Attacks on schools diminished in the year 2025 2026-02-16 17:26 Cybersecurity Insiders Ransomware attacks targeting schools showed a slight numerical decline in 2025, but the overall threat to student and institutional data remained significant. According to the “Education Ransomware Roundup” report released by Comparitech, cybercriminals …
- CPNG FINAL DEADLINE ALERT: Hagens Berman Alerts Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) Investors to Feb. 17th Deadline in Securities Class Action Over Data Breach and Alleged Disclosure Delays 2026-02-16 17:09 EIN Presswire SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On February 5, 2026, investors in Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG) saw the price of their shares fall again. This time, shares fell over 13% on a Reuters report that data of an additional 165,000 users was leaked …
- Panda Express sending out checks worth $5,000 from new ‘data breach’ settlement – plus the way to get another $125 2026-02-16 17:02 The U.S. Sun PANDA Express fans may be able to score payments worth $5,000 from a class action settlement. The settlement stems from a data breach that occurred in 2023. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! Panda Express is a fast food chain that offers American …
- Hackers hijack OpenEden DNS in latest crypto phishing wave 2026-02-16 16:32 Cryptopolitan OpenEden made headlines today, February 16, as the established tokenized asset management platform announced that attackers had compromised the Domain Name System (DNS) for both its main website and user portal, creating an immediate wallet security threat …
- Seqrite uncovers Income Tax-themed phishing attack targeting Indian businesses 2026-02-16 15:30 The Hindu Business Line ttackers are impersonating official notices to trick employees into downloading Remote Access Trojans (RATs). Victims are redirected to a fake compliance portal that forces a malware download, enabling attackers to gain full remote access. | Photo Credit: …
- North Korean job scammers target JavaScript and Python developers with fake interview tasks spreading malware 2026-02-16 15:29 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 …
- Mishicot - Mishicot community spreading sextortion awareness together 2026-02-16 15:25 The Denmark News - Wisconsin Community members are invited to gather Wednesday, March 18 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fairway Inn & Suites for a Sextortion Awareness Community Event focused on educating families about online exploitation and prevention. The event is being …
- City of Marietta hit by nationwide ransomware attack 2026-02-16 15:23 FOX 5 Atlanta - Georgia MARIETTA, Ga. - Marietta officials say the city is unable to process certain online credit card payments because of a nationwide ransomware attack on the third-party payment processing vendor BridgePay Network Solutions. What they're saying: City …
- Japanese sex toys maker Tenga discloses data breach 2026-02-16 15:10 Security Affairs Japanese sex toys maker Tenga discloses data breach Sex toy maker Tenga says a hacker accessed an employee’s email account, potentially exposing customer names, emails, and order details. TENGA Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based Japanese sexual wellness and …
- Microsoft alerts on DNS-based ClickFix variant delivering malware via nslookup 2026-02-16 15:10 Security Affairs Microsoft alerts on DNS-based ClickFix variant delivering malware via nslookup Microsoft warns of a new ClickFix variant that tricks users into running DNS commands to fetch malware via nslookup. Microsoft has revealed a new ClickFix variant that deceives …
- LockBit 5.0 ransomware expands its reach across Windows, Linux, and ESXi 2026-02-16 15:01 Help Net Security The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) has identified a new and significantly enhanced version of the LockBit ransomware, LockBit 5.0, currently being deployed in active campaigns. The latest variant demonstrates expanded cross-platform capabilities, …
- Weekly Recap: Outlook Add-Ins Hijack, 0-Day Patches, Wormable Botnet & AI Malware 2026-02-16 14:34 The Hacker News Ravie LakshmananFeb 16, 2026 This week’s recap shows how small gaps are turning into big entry points. Not always through new exploits, often through tools, add-ons, cloud setups, or workflows that people already trust and rarely question. Another signal …
- Dutch operator suffers a 6 million account data breach 2026-02-16 14:28 TahawulTech Odido, a Dutch telecoms operator, recently revealed a cyberattack compromised personal data linked to more than 6 million customer accounts. This incident marks one of the largest ever data breaches in the history of the country’s telecoms market. Odido, …
- Ransomware attack disrupts online payments for City of Marietta 2026-02-16 14:23 95.5 WSB - Georgia MARIETTA, GA — The City of Marietta is dealing with a ransomware attack that is impacting its online payment services. City officials said the attack is targeting the city’s online payment vendor, BridgePay Network Solutions. The nationwide ransomware …
- Blockchain fintech giant Figure hit by data breach, says 'limited number of files' impacted 2026-02-16 14:09 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 …
- India Faces Cyber Attack Surge: Over 3,100 Weekly Cyberattacks as AI-Driven Automation Transforms Digital Threat Landscape, Says Report 2026-02-16 12:31 Latestly New Delhi, February 16: India is experiencing a surge in digital threats, with organisations now facing an average of 3,195 cyberattacks per week. According to Check Point Software's 2026 Cyber Security Report, "In 2025, the weekly average cyber- …
- The Reality of Sextortion in the Digital World 2026-02-16 12:19 Qawl Fassel It is deeply heartbreaking to see the tears of anguish in the eyes of parents of children and teenagers who had been living happy lives, only to suddenly take their own lives without seeking protection or help from their families or even their closest …
- Ransomware gangs are using employee monitoring software as a springboard for cyber attacks 2026-02-16 11:49 IT Pro Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter ITPro Get the IT Pro Newsletter Sign up today and you will receive a free copy of our Future Focus 2025 report - the leading guidance on AI, cybersecurity and other IT challenges as per 700+ …
- Google identifies Gemini use in cyberattacks, phishing, malware development 2026-02-16 11:43 Rappler A Google report details the use of AI in cyberattacks, with its Gemini chatbot being exploited by threat actors in China, North Korea, and Iran MANILA, Philippines – Google on Friday, February 13, released its quarterly threat intelligence report for Q4 …
- Microsoft Warns Hackers Are Using Nslookup DNS Lookups to Deliver ClickFix Malware 2026-02-16 11:43 PhoneWorld Microsoft has revealed a dangerous new evolution of the ClickFix social engineering tactic, with the DNS-based ClickFix attack replacing traditional web-based malware delivery with something far harder to spot: Domain Name System (DNS) lookups. In this …
- Google Ads and Claude AI Abused to Spread MacSync Malware via ClickFix 2026-02-16 11:31 Hackread Cyber security researchers at Moonlock Lab, the investigative unit of the popular software developer MacPaw, have uncovered a clever new way that hackers are targeting Mac users. This campaign uses the ClickFix technique, where people are tricked into …
- LockBit 5.0 Emerges: Cross-Platform Ransomware Now Targeting Windows, Linux, and ESXi Systems 2026-02-16 11:19 GBHackers LockBit’s new 5.0 version is actively attacking Windows, Linux, and ESXi systems, using a unified yet highly optimized ransomware framework that significantly increases the risk to enterprise environments. Analysis by the Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) …
- Matryoshka Clickfix Variant Targets macOS Users, Deploys New Stealer Malware 2026-02-16 11:19 GBHackers A new variant of the “ClickFix” social engineering campaign specifically targeting macOS users. Codenamed Matryoshka a reference to its multiple nested obfuscation layers this evolution builds on prior ClickFix lures. However, it adds advanced evasion …
- Pa. city cyberattack resulted in $500K ransom payout: ‘Parking garages wouldn’t work’ | Today in Pa. 2026-02-16 10:44 Penn Live - Pennsylvania Want a say in the news? Email Claudia at todayinpa@pennlive.com to have your thoughts on the stories covered here or on PennLive heard. You can listen to the latest episode of “Today in Pa” on any of your favorite apps including Alexa, Apple, Spotify, …
- Prince Edward 'angered' King Charles with 1 major privacy breach 2026-02-16 10:27 Daily Express In 2001, the company reportedly made the decision to film Prince William at his Scotland-based university, St Andrews - a move that angered his father, Charles. The then-new student, who later graduated in 2005, began studying art history before later …
- Odido hack caused by call centre phishing - report 2026-02-16 08:56 Telecompaper The data breach at Dutch telecom operator Odido was the result of phishing in its customer service department, the public broadcaster NOS reports. The hackers acquired passwords via phishing emails and then called the staff pretending to be from the ICT …
- Nationwide ransomware attack disrupts online business license payments in Marietta 2026-02-16 03:41 Atlanta News First - Georgia ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A nationwide ransomware attack could affect business owners in Marietta. The city says it cannot process business license payments online. That’s because of an attack earlier this month against Bridge-Pay Network …
- Corero, EdgeUno Expand DDoS Protection in Latin America 2026-02-16 03:33 The Fast Mode Corero Network Security, a recognized leader in DDoS protection and champion of adaptive, real-time service availability, announced a strategic partnership with EdgeUno, a regional connectivity provider in Latin America, to expand automated DDoS protection …
- DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP is Investigating Claims on Behalf of Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. Clients Whose Data May Have Been Compromised 2026-02-16 02:31 WFMZ - Pennsylvania ORLAND PARK, Ill., Feb. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a class action law firm based in suburban Philadelphia, is investigating data privacy claims regarding an incident at Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. ("SIS"). SIS …
- DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP is Investigating Claims on Behalf of North Star Fertility Partners LLC Clients Whose Data May Have Been Compromised 2026-02-16 02:31 WFMZ - Pennsylvania BOSTON, Feb. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a class action law firm based in suburban Philadelphia, is investigating data privacy claims regarding an incident at North Star Fertility Partners LLC ("Northstar"). Northstar …
- DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP is Investigating Claims on Behalf of Academic Urology & Urogynecology of Arizona Customers Whose Data May Have Been Compromised 2026-02-16 00:37 EIN Presswire PHOENIX, Feb. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a class action law firm based in suburban Philadelphia, is investigating data privacy claims regarding an incident at Academic Urology & Urogynecology of Arizona (“Academic Urology”). …
- Blockchain Lending Platform Figure Hit By Data Breach – Details 2026-02-15 21:06 Bitcoinist Figure Technology confirmed that some customer files were stolen after an employee was tricked, according to reports. The company says the intrusion happened when an internal account was used to download a limited batch of records. The breach did not stem …
- PJ warn against fraudulent BNU-phishing SMS messages 2026-02-15 20:11 The Macau Post Daily The Judiciary Police (PJ) issued a warning on Saturday after discovering scammers impersonating Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) and sending phishing SMS messages to locals, causing losses of over 43,000 patacas. According to a PJ statement, fraudsters …
- Microsoft Discloses DNS-Based ClickFix Attack Using Nslookup for Malware Staging 2026-02-15 19:58 The Hacker News Microsoft has disclosed details of a new version of the ClickFix social engineering tactic in which the attackers trick unsuspecting users into running commands that carry out a Domain Name System (DNS) lookup to retrieve the next-stage payload. …
- Marietta unable to process online payments due to ransomware attack 2026-02-15 18:25 WSBTV - Georgia MARIETTA, Ga. — The City of Marietta cannot currently process online payments online for certain services due to a vendor being targeted in a ransomware attack. According to city officials, one of the payment gateway providers is one of several targets in …
- Honoring Bryce: Kanawha County students take stand against sextortion 2026-02-15 17:50 WCHS Network - West Virginia State Legislature honors Bryce Tate Wednesday with friends and family (Photo: WV Legislature Perry Bennett) KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. –Four students at Ben Franklin Career Center are taking a stand against sextortion following the death of a Kanawha County …
- Figure Technology Data Breach Exposes Personal Customer Details 2026-02-15 17:42 MENAFN (MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Figure Technology, a Nasdaq -listed blockchain-based lending firm, confirmed a data breach after attackers used social engineering to compromise an employee. A spokesperson cited by TechCrunch on February 13, 2026, said …
- Fake Job Recruiters Hid Malware In Developer Coding Challenges 2026-02-15 17:12 Slashdot "A new variation of the fake recruiter campaign from North Korean threat actors is targeting JavaScript and Python developers with cryptocurrency-related tasks," reports the Register. Researchers at software supply-chain security company …
- Tulsa Airports Hit by Data Breach: What the TAIT Security Incident Means for Travelers and the Aviation Industry 2026-02-15 16:28 WebProNews The Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust, the governing body overseeing Tulsa International Airport and R.L. Jones Jr. Airport, disclosed a data security incident on Friday, February 13, 2026, sending ripples through the aviation sector and raising fresh …
- Inside ClickFix’s Dangerous New Playbook: How Hackers Are Hijacking DNS Settings to Silently Install Malware 2026-02-15 16:28 WebProNews For years, cybersecurity professionals have tracked the evolution of social engineering attacks that prey on human trust and technical naivety. Now, a sophisticated new variant of the ClickFix campaign has emerged that takes deception to an alarming new …
- Winston Co. Man Facing Sextortion, Escape, Stealing Fire Dept. Vehicle Charges 2026-02-15 13:17 Breezy - Mississippi LOUISVILLE, Miss.–A Winston County man faces several felony charges that include sextortion and escape. Frederic Rush is accused of secretly recording he and his ex-girlfriend having sex and then threatening to show people the video if she didn’t give him …
- Notorious 'Archive Today' website allegedly leads bizarre DDoS campaign against security blogger — Wikipedia considers removing all links to the Archive 2026-02-15 12:41 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 …
- New phishing wave targets Ledger and Trezor hardware wallet holders 2026-02-15 12:06 Cryptopolitan Ledger and Trezor wallet users are reportedly being targeted in a new crypto theft campaign. According to authorities, crypto scammers have kicked their activities up a notch, ditching their previous model of targeting hardware wallet users. According to …
- AI phishing in 2026: How to spot new attack when grammar is perfect 2026-02-15 02:28 Mathrubhumi Tech Desk Last Updated: 15 February 2026, 07:37 AM IST Defenses include using passkeys, establishing safe words, out-of-band verification, and DNS filtering. Representational Image | AI Generated Phishing in 2026 has evolved into a sophisticated, AI-driven …
- Who remembers IRC? Clearly some hackers, as a new Linux botnet uses some incredibly old-school methods to cut costs 2026-02-15 00:09 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 …
- Suspected Russian hackers deploy CANFAIL malware against Ukraine 2026-02-14 21:42 Security Affairs Suspected Russian hackers deploy CANFAIL malware against Ukraine A new alleged Russia-linked APT group targeted Ukrainian defense, government, and energy groups, with CANFAIL malware. Google Threat Intelligence Group identified a previously undocumented …