A friendly DM from a familiar face. A giveaway that looks genuine. A video that sounds just right. This is how many online traps begin. Timelines and chat apps feel personal, which is why social media security deserves real attention… Read More "The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Security"
Ravie LakshmananFeb 09, 2026Cyber Espionage / Virtualization The Cyber Security Agency (CSA) of Singapore on Monday revealed that the China-nexus cyber espionage group known as UNC3886 targeted its telecommunications sector. “UNC3886 had launched a deliberate, targeted, and well-planned campaign against… Read More "China-Linked UNC3886 Targets Singapore Telecom Sector in Cyber Espionage Campaign"
Trend 3: PostQuantum-Computing wird zum Aktionsplan Gartner prognostiziert, dass Fortschritte im Bereich des Quantencomputing die asymmetrische Kryptografie, auf die Unternehmen zur Sicherung ihrer Daten und Systeme setzen, bis 2030 unsicher machen werden. Um potenzielle Datenverstöße, rechtliche Haftungsrisiken und finanzielle Verluste… Read More "Gartner-Prognose: Die sechs wichtigsten Cybersicherheits-Trends für 2026"
A single Google Calendar event can silently compromise a system running Claude Desktop Extensions, according to security researchers at browser security provider LayerX. In a new report published on February 9, LayerX, disclosed a new critical vulnerability affecting 50 Claude… Read More "New Zero-Click Flaw in Claude Extensions, Anthropic Declines Fix"
Instagram is where teens share ideas, follow trends, and keep friendships alive. It is lively and creative, yet the same space attracts tricksters who rely on fake profiles, malware links, and polished pitches to steal personal data or money. The… Read More "Instagram Scams: Parental Guide on Keeping Teens Safe on Instagram"
Ravie LakshmananFeb 09, 2026Vulnerability / Endpoint Security Microsoft has revealed that it observed a multi‑stage intrusion that involved the threat actors exploiting internet‑exposed SolarWinds Web Help Desk (WHD) instances to obtain initial access and move laterally across the organization’s network… Read More "SolarWinds Web Help Desk Exploited for RCE in Multi-Stage Attacks on Exposed Servers"
How to get buy-in from the board The financial leaders who approve a CISO’s cybersecurity plan live in the area of risk. Every day, they make calculated bets on what will pay off for the business. The board will want… Read More "Never settle: How CISOs can go beyond compliance standards to better protect their organizations"
A wide-ranging identity theft and fraud scheme that allegedly targeted major online gambling platforms has led to federal charges against two Connecticut men accused of stealing millions of dollars through fake betting accounts. A 45-count federal indictment charges Amitoj Kapoor… Read More "Two Connecticut Men Charged In Alleged $3m Gambling Fraud Scheme"
Cyber threats rarely stand still. Attackers keep finding new ways to slip past defences, and the polymorphic computer virus is a prime reason why. It changes its appearance from one infection to the next, making pattern-based tools less reliable and… Read More "Polymorphic Viruses: Why They’re Harder to Detect Every Year"
Ravie LakshmananFeb 09, 2026Hacking News / Cybersecurity Cyber threats are no longer coming from just malware or exploits. They’re showing up inside the tools, platforms, and ecosystems organizations use every day. As companies connect AI, cloud apps, developer tools, and… Read More "AI Skill Malware, 31Tbps DDoS, Notepad++ Hack, LLM Backdoors and More"
