Open Directory Exposure Leaks BYOB Framework Across Windows, Linux, and macOS
29
Jan
2026

Open Directory Exposure Leaks BYOB Framework Across Windows, Linux, and macOS

An exposed command-and-control server hosting a complete deployment of the BYOB (Build Your Own Botnet) framework, a sophisticated post-exploitation tool…

This startup aims to solve crypto's broken key management problem
29
Jan
2026

This startup aims to solve crypto’s broken key management problem – Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More

Crypto key management infrastructure provider Sodot says it’s going to put an end to the high-profile cyberattacks that plague the…

29
Jan
2026

eScan AV supply chain compromise: Users targeted with malicious updates

The update infrastructure for eScan antivirus, a product of Indian cybersecurity company MicroWorld Technologies, has been compromised by unknown attackers…

Moltbot
29
Jan
2026

Clawdbot’s rename to Moltbot sparks impersonation campaign

After the viral AI assistant Clawdbot was forced to rename to Moltbot due to a trademark dispute, opportunists moved quickly….

Digital sovereignty about outcomes, not theoretical ideals
29
Jan
2026

SAP overcomes rough start to post 8% growth

SAP has reported revenue of €36.8bn for 2025, up 8% on 2024, despite what Christian Klein, chief executive office, called…

Hackers Exploiting FreePBX Vulnerability to Deploy Webshell and Gain Control of Systems
29
Jan
2026

Hackers Exploiting FreePBX Vulnerability to Deploy Webshell and Gain Control of Systems

A sophisticated attack campaign leveraging a critical FreePBX vulnerability to deploy a persistent webshell dubbed “EncystPHP,” enabling threat actors to…

US Sentences Chinese National for Role in $36.9 Million Crypto Scam
29
Jan
2026

US Sentences Chinese National for Role in $36.9 Million Crypto Scam – Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More

A Chinese national has been sentenced for his role in a massive $36.9 million cryptocurrency scam operated from Cambodia. The…

29
Jan
2026

France Travail fined €5 million for failing to protect job seeker data

France data protection authority CNIL has fined public employment agency France Travail €5 million for failing to ensure the security…

Security now one of the UK’s fastest-growing career paths
29
Jan
2026

Security now one of the UK’s fastest-growing career paths

Cyber security is now the UK’s fifth fastest-growing profession, with the number of people working in the field having almost…

France fines Free Mobile €42 million over 2024 data breach incident
29
Jan
2026

France fines unemployment agency €5 million over data breach

The French data protection authority fined the national employment agency €5 million (nearly €6 million) for failing to secure job…

Microsoft 365 Outlook Add-ins Weaponized to Exfiltrate Sensitive Email Data Without Leaving Traces
29
Jan
2026

Microsoft 365 Outlook Add-ins Weaponized to Exfiltrate Sensitive Email Data Without Leaving Traces

A significant architectural blind spot in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem that allows threat actors to exfiltrate sensitive email data without…

Explore the Past, Present and Future of Cybercrime
29
Jan
2026

Explore the Past, Present and Future of Cybercrime

The Mob Museum’s timely new exhibit “Digital Underworld” explores the rise of cybercrime as the newest frontier of organized crime,…