Fog Ransomware Attacking US Organizations Leveraging Compromised VPN Credentials
A new ransomware variant called Fog has emerged as a significant threat to educational and recreation organizations across the United States. Starting in early May…
Month: January 2026
Microsoft Introduces Teams External Collaboration Administrator Role
Microsoft is expanding its administrative capabilities in Teams by introducing a new built-in role called Teams External Collaboration Administrator. This specialized RBAC role enables organizations to delegate external…
xRAT Malware Attacking Windows Users Disguised as Adult Game
A dangerous malware threat has emerged targeting Windows users across Korea through webhard file-sharing services. The Ahnlab Security Intelligence Center recently identified xRAT, also known…
What will the DEI landscape of the tech sector look like in 2026?
“When I look towards 2026, I find myself caught between cautious optimism and frustration,” said Karen Blake, tech inclusion strategist and former co-CEO of the…
Telecom sector sees steady rise in ransomware attacks
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The volume of ransomware attacks…
Why click rate is the wrong metric
So many security teams still measure phishing with the click rate. It’s easy to track and easy to put in a slide deck, but it’s…
Fake Fortinet Sites Steal VPN Credentials in Sophisticated Phishing Attack
A new and sophisticated phishing campaign is targeting remote workers and IT administrators by impersonating the official Fortinet VPN download portal. This attack is particularly…
pcTattletale founder pleads guilty as US cracks down on stalkerware
Reportedly, pcTattletale founder Bryan Fleming has pleaded guilty in US federal court to computer hacking, unlawfully selling and advertising spyware, and conspiracy. This is good…
Russian APT28 Runs Credential-Stealing Campaign Targeting Energy and Policy Organizations
Jan 09, 2026Ravie LakshmananEmail Security / Threat Intelligence Russian state-sponsored threat actors have been linked to a fresh set of credential harvesting attacks targeting individuals…
MPs could be unintentionally going easy on tech ‘parasite’ in Post Office scandal bill
The figure being bandied about for the cost of the Post Office scandal is lowering expectations on Fujitsu, because it doesn’t include hundreds of millions…
Illinois Department of Human Services data breach affects 700K people
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), one of Illinois’ largest state agencies, accidentally exposed the personal and health data of nearly 700,000 residents due…
Threat Actors Attacking Systems with 240+ Exploits Before Ransomware Deployment
Between December 25–28, a single threat actor conducted a large-scale scanning campaign, testing over 240 different exploits against internet-facing systems and collecting data on every…