PDFSIDER Malware Actively Exploited to Evade Antivirus and EDR Defenses
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Jan
2026

PDFSIDER Malware Actively Exploited to Evade Antivirus and EDR Defenses

Security researchers have identified a sophisticated backdoor malware variant, PDFSIDER, that leverages DLL side-loading to evade endpoint detection and response…

SEON Identity Verification combines KYC checks with real-time fraud intelligence
19
Jan
2026

SEON Identity Verification combines KYC checks with real-time fraud intelligence

SEON has unveiled the launch of its AI-powered Identity Verification solution, bringing ID verification, liveness detection and proof of address…

week in security
19
Jan
2026

A week in security (January 12 – January 18)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Stay safe! We don’t just report on scams—we help detect them Cybersecurity risks should never…

Redmi Buds Vulnerability Allow Attackers Access Call Data and Trigger Firmware Crashes
19
Jan
2026

Redmi Buds Vulnerability Allow Attackers Access Call Data and Trigger Firmware Crashes

Security researchers have uncovered significant vulnerabilities in the firmware of Xiaomi’s popular Redmi Buds series, specifically affecting models ranging from…

Researchers Hijack Hacker Domain Using Name Server Delegation
19
Jan
2026

Researchers Hijack Hacker Domain Using Name Server Delegation

Security researchers from Infoblox have successfully intercepted millions of malicious push notification advertisements by exploiting a DNS misconfiguration technique known…

Global tensions are pushing cyber activity toward dangerous territory
19
Jan
2026

Global tensions are pushing cyber activity toward dangerous territory

Cybersecurity is inseparable from geopolitics. Ongoing conflicts, sanctions, trade wars, geoeconomic rivalry, and technological competition have pushed state competition into…

Security Bug in StealC Malware Panel Let Researchers Spy on Threat Actor Operations
19
Jan
2026

Security Bug in StealC Malware Panel Let Researchers Spy on Threat Actor Operations

Ravie LakshmananJan 19, 2026Malware / Threat Intelligence Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web-based control…

19
Jan
2026

Black Basta Ransomware Leader Added To EU Most Wanted

European and international law enforcement agencies have intensified their pursuit of individuals connected to the Black Basta ransomware operation. Authorities…

19
Jan
2026

Attack Surface Visibility Tops CISO Priorities For 2026

As organizations look toward 2026, infrastructure security is becoming one of the most defining challenges for cybersecurity leaders. Expanding cloud…

New “BodySnatcher” Flaw Allows Full ServiceNow User Impersonation
19
Jan
2026

New “BodySnatcher” Flaw Allows Full ServiceNow User Impersonation

Security researcher has disclosed a critical vulnerability in ServiceNow’s Virtual Agent API and Now Assist AI Agents application, tracked as…

Review: AI Strategy and Security
19
Jan
2026

Review: AI Strategy and Security

AI Strategy and Security is a guide for organizations planning enterprise AI programs. The book targets technology leaders, security professionals,…

New Vulnerability Allows Attacker to Impersonate Any ServiceNow User
19
Jan
2026

New Vulnerability Allows Attacker to Impersonate Any ServiceNow User

A critical vulnerability in ServiceNow’s Virtual Agent API and the Now Assist AI Agents application has been discovered, allowing unauthenticated…