January 4 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 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 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 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 31 10 simple cybersecurity resolutions for a safer 2026 Learn how to act against cybercriminals in 2026 with essential security steps like two-factor authentication, software updates and credit freezing.
December 30 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 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 29 AI takes on return fraud as holiday returns surge Retailers lose $76.5 billion annually to return fraud as nearly 10% of U.S. retail returns involve fraudulent activity, with $850 billion in returns expected in 2025.
December 25 New iPhone scam tricks owners into giving phones away New iPhone replacement scam uses pressure tactics and fake carrier calls to steal devices from buyers. Criminals claim shipping errors and demand urgent returns.
December 25 Amazon adds controversial AI facial recognition to Ring Amazon Ring's new facial recognition feature sparks privacy controversy as Electronic Frontier Foundation critics argue the AI upgrade expands surveillance risks.