One privacy change I made for 2026 (Lock and Code S07E02)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast… When you hear the words “data privacy,” what do you first imagine? Maybe you picture going into…
Month: January 2026
Microsoft Releases Out-of-Band Update KB5078127 to Fix Windows 11 File System and Outlook Freezes
An out-of-band (OOB) cumulative update, KB5078127, to address critical file system compatibility issues affecting Windows 11 users. The update resolves widespread problems introduced by the…
Nike Data Breach Claims Surface as WorldLeaks Leaks 1.4TB of Files Online – Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More
As users continue to assess the Under Armour data breach, WorldLeaks, the rebranded version of the Hunters International ransomware group, is claiming to have breached…
Australian Public Service plans whole-of-gov “learning technology ecosystem”
Federal departments and agencies are set to benefit from a whole-of-government learning technology ecosystem, after 37 agencies came together on draft “user, business and system…
Energy sector targeted in multi-stage phishing and BEC campaign using SharePoint
Energy sector targeted in multi-stage phishing and BEC campaign using SharePoint Pierluigi Paganini January 26, 2026 Microsoft warns of a multi-stage phishing and BEC campaign…
New DPRK Interview Campaign Leverages Fake Fonts to Deploy Malware
North Korea’s Lazarus Group has launched a sophisticated supply chain attack targeting software developers through a campaign called “Fake Font.” The threat actors are using…
Poland repels data-wiping malware attack on energy systems
Suspected Russian cyber attackers tried to take down parts of Poland’s energy infrastructure with new data-wiping malware – and failed. According to information shared by…
AEC tasks Accenture with $30m election donation system
The Australian Electoral Commission will use Accenture to build and deliver a new technology system to implement election donation laws that passed parliament early last…
CISA says critical VMware RCE flaw now actively exploited
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has flagged a critical VMware vCenter Server vulnerability as actively exploited and ordered federal agencies to secure…
New Malware Toolkit Sends Users to Malicious Websites While the URL Stays the Same
Browser attacks have become far more dangerous and organized than before. A new threat called Stanley, discovered in January 2026, shows just how serious the…
New Fake CAPTCHA Scam Abuses Microsoft Tools to Install Amatera Stealer – Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More
Blackpoint Cyber discovered a new Fake CAPTCHA campaign that tricks users into installing Amatera Stealer. By abusing legitimate Microsoft scripts and hiding malicious code in…
Winning Against AI-Based Attacks Requires a Combined Defensive Approach
The Hacker NewsJan 26, 2026Endpoint Security / Artificial Intelligence If there’s a constant in cybersecurity, it’s that adversaries are always innovating. The rise of offensive…