Trump AI plan pushes critical infrastructure to use AI for cyber defense
08
Jan
2026

Trump pulls US out of international cyber orgs

The Trump administration is withdrawing the United States from a handful of international organizations that work to strengthen cybersecurity. As…

Hackers Launched 8.1 Million Attack Sessions to React2Shell Vulnerability
08
Jan
2026

Hackers Launched 8.1 Million Attack Sessions to React2Shell Vulnerability

The React2Shell vulnerability (CVE-2025-55182) continues to face a relentless exploitation campaign, with threat actors launching more than 8.1 million attack…

New DocuSign-Themed Phishing Scam Delivers Stealth Malware to Windows Devices
08
Jan
2026

New DocuSign-Themed Phishing Scam Delivers Stealth Malware to Windows Devices

New research has uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that abuses DocuSign’s brand to deliver Vidar malware and infect Windows systems.   The operation uses a…

US Man Jailed After FBI Traced 1,100 IP Addresses in Cyberstalking Case
08
Jan
2026

US Man Jailed After FBI Traced 1,100 IP Addresses in Cyberstalking Case – Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More

A 25-year-old Bigfork man, Jeremiah Daniel Starr, was sentenced yesterday to 46 months in federal prison for a cyberstalking campaign…

WhatsApp Worm Spreads Astaroth Banking Trojan Across Brazil via Contact Auto-Messaging
08
Jan
2026

WhatsApp Worm Spreads Astaroth Banking Trojan Across Brazil via Contact Auto-Messaging

Jan 08, 2026Ravie LakshmananMalware / Financial Crime Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign that uses WhatsApp as…

Like it or not, AI will transform cyber strategy in 2026
08
Jan
2026

Like it or not, AI will transform cyber strategy in 2026

“Back in 2020,” says Anthony Young, CEO at managed security services provider (MSSP) Bridewell, “predictions that AI [artificial intelligence] would…

What tools help reduce fraud or friendly fraud for online businesses? 
08
Jan
2026

What tools help reduce fraud or friendly fraud for online businesses? 

  A customer buys. You ship. Everyone seems happy. Then, a few weeks later, you get a chargeback. Or you notice…

New OAuth Attack Lets Hackers Bypass Microsoft Entra Authentication and Steal Keys
08
Jan
2026

New OAuth Attack Lets Hackers Bypass Microsoft Entra Authentication and Steal Keys

In a year-end tradition that has become all too familiar for cybersecurity defenders, researchers have uncovered a novel attack vector…

Campaigners urge UK to develop digital sovereignty strategy
08
Jan
2026

Campaigners urge UK to develop digital sovereignty strategy

The Open Rights Group (ORG) is calling on the UK government to implement a digital sovereignty strategy, arguing there is…

Moody’s forecasts growing AI threats, regulatory friction for 2026
08
Jan
2026

Moody’s forecasts growing AI threats, regulatory friction for 2026

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief:…

Texas court blocks Samsung from collecting smart TV viewing data
08
Jan
2026

Texas court blocks Samsung from collecting smart TV viewing data

The State of Texas has obtained a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Samsung that prohibits the South Korean company from…

ChatGPT Health - A Dedicated Space for Health Queries With Strong Privacy and Security
08
Jan
2026

ChatGPT Health – A Dedicated Space for Health Queries With Strong Privacy and Security

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a specialized platform that helps users securely manage their health information and receive intelligent support for…