RondoDox Botnet is Using React2Shell to Hijack Thousands of Unpatched Devices
03
Jan
2026

RondoDox Botnet is Using React2Shell to Hijack Thousands of Unpatched Devices – Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More

If you have a smart camera at home or a small website for your business, you could be helping hackers…

Finnish Authorities Arrest Two Sailors in Probe Into Undersea Cable Disruption
03
Jan
2026

Finnish Authorities Arrest Two Sailors in Probe Into Undersea Cable Disruption

Finnish authorities have detained a cargo vessel suspected of damaging an undersea telecommunications cable connecting Helsinki to Estonia. The incident…

Thousands of ColdFusion exploit attempts spotted during Christmas holiday
03
Jan
2026

Thousands of ColdFusion exploit attempts spotted during Christmas holiday

Thousands of ColdFusion exploit attempts spotted during Christmas holiday Pierluigi Paganini January 03, 2026 GreyNoise observed thousands of attacks targeting…

VVS Stealer Uses PyArmor Obfuscation to Evade Static Analysis and Signature Detection
03
Jan
2026

VVS Stealer Uses PyArmor Obfuscation to Evade Static Analysis and Signature Detection

The cybersecurity landscape is witnessing a rise in sophisticated malware that leverages legitimate tools to mask malicious intent. A prime…

How to Protect Your iPhone or Android Device From Spyware
03
Jan
2026

How to Protect Your iPhone or Android Device From Spyware

Infection usually starts through malicious links and fake apps, but it is also taking place via “more subtle methods,” says…

Infostealers Enable Attackers to Hijack Legitimate Business Infrastructure for Malware Hosting
03
Jan
2026

Infostealers Enable Attackers to Hijack Legitimate Business Infrastructure for Malware Hosting

A dangerous cybercrime feedback loop has emerged where stolen credentials from infostealer malware enable attackers to hijack legitimate business websites…

Finland Arrests Two Cargo Ship Crew Members Over Undersea Cable Damage
03
Jan
2026

Finland Arrests Two Cargo Ship Crew Members Over Undersea Cable Damage

Finnish authorities have detained all 14 crew members of a cargo vessel suspected of deliberately damaging an undersea telecommunications cable…

Protecting Your Digital Wallet: What You Need to Know About Fintech Security
03
Jan
2026

What You Need to Know About Fintech Security – Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More

The world of finance has undergone a remarkable transformation with the rise of digital wallets and financial technology platforms. As…

Ukrainian hacker pleads guilty to Nefilim Ransomware attacks in U.S.
03
Jan
2026

Two U.S. cybersecurity professionals plead guilty in BlackCat/Alphv ransomware case

Two U.S. cybersecurity professionals plead guilty in BlackCat/Alphv ransomware case Pierluigi Paganini January 02, 2026 Two U.S. cybersecurity professionals pleaded…

Cybersecurity Predictions for 2026: What You Need to Know to Stay Protected
02
Jan
2026

Cybersecurity Predictions for 2026: What You Need to Know to Stay Protected

Introduction: The Escalating Economic Threat of Cybercrime  Cybercrime is no longer just an IT problem—it has evolved into a global…

Threat Actors Test a Highly Obfuscated, Modified Variant of the Shai Hulud Malware
02
Jan
2026

Threat Actors Test a Highly Obfuscated, Modified Variant of the Shai Hulud Malware

Security researchers have identified what appears to be the first instance of a newly modified Shai Hulud malware strain uploaded…

Covenant Health says May data breach impacted nearly 478,000 patients
02
Jan
2026

Covenant Health says May data breach impacted nearly 478,000 patients

The Covenant Health organization has revised to nearly 500,000 the number of individuals affected by a data breach discovered last…