5.6 Million Hit in Auto Dealer Credit Check Data Breach
A major data breach at credit check firm 700Credit has exposed the personal information of at least 5.6 million people. The company provides services to auto dealerships across the U.S.
Category: Cybersecurity
The NCSC Wants to Fill the UK With Digital Tripwires
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre is pushing a huge expansion of cyber deception tech. The plan involves deploying thousands of decoy systems and millions of fake credentials to make the UK a “harder, more expensive target” for hackers.
This ‘Spiderman’ Phishing Kit Is a Scary New Threat to Your Bank Account
Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated new phishing-as-a-service tool called “Spiderman.” It allows criminals to easily clone login pages for dozens of European banks and government portals, stealing everything from passwords to 2FA codes in a single, streamlined attack.
OpenAI’s Fouad Matin Teases Major AI Security Milestone
An OpenAI executive has signaled a profound milestone in AI security is near. This comes as internal data shows models’ performance on cyber challenges has skyrocketed in just months.
U.S. Approves Export of Secretive Satellite Jammer to Close Allies
In a significant policy shift, the U.S. has approved the export of a ground-based satellite-jamming system to its closest allies. The L3Harris Meadowlands system is designed to detect and disrupt adversary communications satellites, marking a rare expansion of foreign access to sensitive electromagn
Microsoft’s January Patch Drops Fixes for 38 Windows Flaws
Microsoft’s January 2026 security update addresses a wide range of vulnerabilities, with a focus on Windows. A critical zero-day flaw in the cloud file driver is already being used in attacks, making this patch cycle urgent for sysadmins.
The AI Hacking Arms Race Is Here, And It’s Scary
A new report details how AI performed 80-90% of a global espionage campaign. This signals a dramatic drop in the skills needed for major cyberattacks, forcing a shift from reactive to preemptive security.
Google’s Chrome Security Gets Serious About AI Agent Threats
Google’s Chrome security team is rolling out new protections designed to safeguard its upcoming agentic browsing features. The focus is on combating indirect prompt injection, a novel attack that can trick AI agents into harmful actions.
Gartner’s Stark Warning: Block AI Browsers Now
Gartner is telling companies to block all AI browsers immediately, citing untraceable security risks. The warning comes as adoption, especially in sensitive sectors, is already surprisingly high.
Your Chrome Sync Is a Hacker’s Goldmine, Google Warns
Google is sounding the alarm as account takeovers surge, driven by phishing and info-stealing malware. The convenience of Chrome Sync creates a massive single point of failure for your entire digital life.