Category: Bleeping Computer

Ransomware IAB abuses EDR for stealthy malware execution
18
Jan
2026

Malicious GhostPoster browser extensions found with 840,000 installs

Another set of 17 malicious extensions linked to the GhostPoster campaign has been discovered in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge stores, where…

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Login prompt
18
Jan
2026

Credential-stealing Chrome extensions target enterprise HR platforms

Malicious Chrome extensions on the Chrome Web Store masquerading as productivity and security tools for enterprise HR and ERP platforms…

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Malicious extensions in Chrome Web store steal user credentials
18
Jan
2026

Google Chrome now lets you turn off on-device AI model powering scam detection

Google Chrome now lets you delete the local AI models that power the “Enhanced Protection” feature, which was upgraded with…

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ChatGPT
17
Jan
2026

ChatGPT Go subscription rolls out worldwide at $8, but it’ll show you ads

OpenAI’s $8 ChatGPT Go subscription, which gives you 10x more messages, is now available in the United States and other…

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ChatGPT is down worldwide, conversations dissapeared for users
17
Jan
2026

OpenAI says its new ChatGPT ads won’t influence answers

OpenAI has confirmed that ChatGPT will start showing ads in the coming weeks, but it promises that ads won’t influence…

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StealC hackers hacked as researchers hijack malware control panels
17
Jan
2026

StealC hackers hacked as researchers hijack malware control panels

A cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in the web-based control panel used by operators of the StealC info-stealing malware allowed researchers…

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Black Basta boss makes it onto Interpol
16
Jan
2026

Black Basta boss makes it onto Interpol’s ‘Red Notice’ list

The identity of the Black Basta ransomware gang leader has been confirmed by law enforcement in Ukraine and Germany, and the…

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China-linked hackers exploited Sitecore zero-day for initial access
16
Jan
2026

China-linked hackers exploited Sitecore zero-day for initial access

An advanced threat actor tracked as UAT-8837 and believed to be linked to China has been focusing on critical infrastructure…

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Verizon Wireless
16
Jan
2026

Verizon starts issuing $20 credits after nationwide outage

Verizon has begun sending text messages with instructions on how to redeem a $20 account credit for last week’s nationwide…

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Fortinet
16
Jan
2026

Hackers now exploiting critical Fortinet FortiSIEM flaw in attacks

A critical Fortinet FortiSIEM vulnerability with publicly available proof-of-concept exploit code is now being abused in attacks. According to security…

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Outlook
16
Jan
2026

Windows 11 update causes Outlook freezes for POP users

Microsoft is investigating widespread reports that a January Windows 11 security update is causing the classic Outlook desktop client to…

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Headphones
16
Jan
2026

Critical WhisperPair flaw lets hackers track, eavesdrop via Bluetooth audio devices

Security researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability in Google’s Fast Pair protocol that can allow attackers to hijack Bluetooth audio…

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