January 6, 2026 Browser extension malware infected 8.8M users in DarkSpectre attack Browser extensions turned malicious after years of legitimate operation in DarkSpectre campaign affecting millions. The threat group hid malware in image files.
January 5, 2026 Malicious Chrome extensions caught stealing sensitive data Chrome extensions called "Phantom Shuttle" stole user data for years before Google removed them from the Chrome Web Store after researchers exposed the malicious tools.
January 4, 2026 OpenAI admits AI browsers face unsolvable prompt attacks OpenAI develops automated attacker system to test ChatGPT Atlas browser security against prompt injection threats and cybercriminal risks.
January 3, 2026 University of Phoenix data breach hits 3.5M people Nearly 3.5 million University of Phoenix students and staff were affected by a data breach involving Social Security numbers and financial information.
January 2, 2026 Fake AI chat results are spreading dangerous Mac malware Mac malware campaign uses fake AI chat results to deliver AMOS through terminal commands, security researchers report. Attackers exploit trust in AI-generated cleanup guides.
January 1, 2026 Make 2026 your most private year yet by removing broker data Data removal from brokers protects against AI-powered scams and deepfake threats in 2026. Learn how data brokers sell your personal information to scammers.
December 30, 2025 Microsoft typosquatting scam swaps letters to steal logins Phishing scammers use rnicrosoft.com domain to impersonate Microsoft by replacing "m" with "rn" in typosquatting attacks that steal login credentials.
December 29, 2025 700Credit data breach exposes SSNs of 5.8M consumers A 2025 data breach at fintech company 700Credit exposes personal information of more than 5.8 million people through compromised third-party integration partner.
December 28, 2025 Pornhub hit by massive user data leak exposing 200 million records ShinyHunters claims responsibility for stealing 94GB of Pornhub user data affecting over 200 million records and demands Bitcoin ransom.
December 27, 2025 Apple patches two zero-day flaws used in targeted attacks Apple releases emergency patches for two zero-day vulnerabilities actively exploited in attacks. iPhone and iPad users urged to update immediately.