When the Olympics connect everything, attackers pay attention
Global sporting events bring a surge of network traffic, new systems, and short term partnerships. That mix draws attention from cyber threat actors who see…
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GhostPoster Malware Targets Chrome Users via 17 Rogue Extensions
A sophisticated malware campaign has compromised users of Chrome, Firefox, and Edge by deploying 17 malicious extensions that employ advanced steganography techniques to evade detection.…
Cyber risk keeps winning, even as AI takes over
Cyber risk continues to dominate global business concerns, with AI rising quickly alongside it. According to a new risk survey from Allianz, both are influencing…
New OpenAI leak hints at upcoming ChatGPT features
OpenAI is internally testing a new update for ChatGPT, at least on the web. It’ll begin rolling out in the coming weeks. As spotted on…
Hacktivists hijacked Iran ’s state TV to air anti-regime messages and an appeal to protest from Reza Pahlavi
Hacktivists hijacked Iran ’s state TV to air anti-regime messages and an appeal to protest from Reza Pahlavi Pierluigi Paganini January 18, 2026 Activists hacked…
Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown
Iran’s crackdown on dissidents is shaping up as one of the toughest security tests yet for Elon Musk’s Starlink, which has served as a lifeline…
OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT
OpenAI said it would start showing ads in ChatGPT to some US users, ramping up efforts to generate revenue from the AI chatbot to fund…
Dept of Industry reviews its extended ERP stack
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources is set to review its enterprise resource planning (ERP) stack, coinciding with the mid-year renewal of its contract…
Google Chrome tests Gemini-powered AI “Skills”
Google is testing “Skills” for Gemini in Chrome, which will allow AI in Chrome to perform tasks automatically. Gemini in Chrome on desktop has been…
RMIT University’s longtime CDAO leaves
RMIT University’s chief data and analytics officer of six-and-a-half years Nonna Milmeister has left with a search for her replacement set to commence shortly. Milmeister…
CIRO confirms data breach exposed info on 750,000 Canadian investors
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) confirmed that the data breach it suffered last year impacts about 750,000 Canadian investors. The organization disclosed the incident…
GootLoader uses malformed ZIP files to bypass security controls
GootLoader uses malformed ZIP files to bypass security controls Pierluigi Paganini January 18, 2026 GootLoader malware uses malformed ZIP files made of hundreds of concatenated…