Microsoft has confirmed a controversial new feature coming to Teams that will automatically reveal employee work locations by detecting which Wi-Fi networks they connect to raising significant concerns about workplace surveillance and hybrid work policies. The feature, documented in Microsoft’s 365 Roadmap and Admin Centre (Message ID MC1081568), will automatically set users’ work location when […]

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Microsoft has announced the public preview of the Windows App Development CLI (winapp), a new open-source command-line tool designed to simplify Windows application development across multiple frameworks and toolchains. The tool is now available on GitHub for developers working outside traditional Visual Studio or MSBuild environments. The winapp CLI targets developers using cross-platform frameworks including […]

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Microsoft has confirmed that it provided BitLocker encryption recovery keys to the FBI following a valid search warrant, marking the first publicly known case of the technology giant sharing encryption keys with law enforcement. The disclosure occurred after federal investigators in Guam requested access to three encrypted laptops believed to contain evidence of fraud in […]

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Microsoft Defender researchers have exposed a sophisticated adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) phishing campaign targeting energy sector organizations, leveraging SharePoint file-sharing services to bypass traditional email security controls and compromise multiple user accounts. SharePoint Abuse for Initial Access The attack began with a phishing email sent from a compromised trusted vendor’s email address, embedding SharePoint URLs that mimicked […]

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The threat actors have begun actively exploiting a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in GNU InetUtils telnetd immediately after proof-of-concept code became publicly available. The flaw allows remote attackers to gain root access without authentication, triggering widespread exploitation attempts across internet-exposed systems. The security flaw affects GNU InetUtils telnetd versions 1.9.3 through 2.7, with the vulnerable […]

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In 2026, data has become the most valuable asset for businesses and the most targeted. With rising ransomware attacks, insider threats, AI-driven breaches, and strict global data protection regulations, organizations can no longer rely on basic security controls. This has fueled massive demand for advanced data security companies that can protect sensitive information across cloud, […]

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Fortinet has officially confirmed active exploitation of critical FortiCloud single sign-on (SSO) authentication bypass vulnerabilities affecting multiple enterprise security appliances. The company disclosed two vulnerabilities CVE-2025-59718 and CVE-2025-59719 discovered during internal code audits in December 2025, with exploitation attempts now documented in customer environments. The vulnerabilities stem from improper verification of cryptographic signatures in FortiCloud […]

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TrustAsia has revoked 143 SSL/TLS certificates following the discovery of a critical vulnerability in its LiteSSL ACME service. The flaw, disclosed on January 21, 2026, permitted the reuse of domain validation data across different ACME accounts, allowing unauthorized certificate issuance for domains that were validated by other users. The vulnerability violated the CA/Browser Forum Baseline […]

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Fake Captcha and “ClickFix” lures have emerged as among the most persistent and deceptive malware-delivery mechanisms on the modern web. These pages mimic legitimate verification challenges from trusted services like Cloudflare, tricking users into executing malicious commands disguised as security checks or browser validation steps. What appears to be a routine security interstitial something millions […]

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A critical backdoor vulnerability discovered in the LA-Studio Element Kit for the Elementor plugin poses an immediate threat to more than 20,000 WordPress installations. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-0920 with a CVSS severity rating of 9.8 (Critical), enables unauthenticated attackers to create administrator accounts and achieve complete site compromise. The function fails to properly restrict […]

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalogue with four critical security flaws affecting widely-used enterprise software and development tools. All vulnerabilities were added on January 22, 2026, with a standardized deadline of February 12, 2026, requiring federal agencies and critical infrastructure operators to implement patches or mitigations. […]

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Node.js has implemented a new quality control measure on its HackerOne bug bounty program, requiring researchers to maintain a minimum Signal reputation score of 1.0 before submitting vulnerability reports. This policy change, announced by the OpenJS Foundation, aims to reduce the growing volume of low-quality submissions that have overwhelmed the security team’s triage capacity. The […]

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A sophisticated three-stage malware attack campaign against Windows users in South Korea using specially crafted LNK (shortcut) files. The attack begins with a deceptive LNK file named “실전 트레이딩 핵심 비법서.pdf.lnk” (translating to “Practical Trading Core Secret Book”), specifically crafted to target South Korean investors seeking financial guidance. This social engineering approach exploits users’ trust […]

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The final day of Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 brought the world’s elite security researchers to the finish line with a spectacular display of hacking prowess. Over three intense days of competition, researchers successfully identified and exploited 76 unique zero-day vulnerabilities across automotive systems, claiming a combined prize pool of $1,047,000 USD. The competition crowned Tobias Scharnowski, […]

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A sophisticated macOS infostealer campaign that leverages deceptive ClickFix-style social engineering to distribute MacSync, a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) credential-stealing tool targeting cryptocurrency users. The attack chain begins with phishing redirects and culminates in persistent access through trojanized hardware wallet applications. The campaign initiates with credential harvesters impersonating Microsoft login pages. Analysis of crosoftonline[.]com/login[.]srf a domain spoofing official Microsoft […]

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Microsoft is launching a new security feature designed to protect Teams users from fraudulent external callers impersonating trusted organizations. The Brand Impersonation Protection for Teams Calling will roll out starting mid-February 2026, with general availability expected by late February. The new protection mechanism evaluates inbound calls from external parties to identify signs of brand impersonation […]

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Miami, Florida, January 22nd, 2026, CyberNewsWire Halo Security, a leading provider of external attack surface management and penetration testing services, today announced it has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance following an extensive multi-month audit by Insight Assurance. This certification validates that Halo Security’s security controls are not only properly designed but also operate […]

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Day Two of Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 kicked off with high intensity, as security researchers targeted automotive infotainment systems, EV chargers, and gateways. Building on Day One’s momentum, teams demonstrated 37 unique zero-day vulnerabilities, earning over $516,500 in bounties. The Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) event highlights critical flaws in vehicle tech, from command injections to buffer […]

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A newly discovered ransomware family, Osiris, targeted a major foodservice franchisee in Southeast Asia in November 2025. Despite sharing a name with a 2016 Locky ransomware variant, security researchers confirm this represents an entirely new threat with no connection to its predecessor. However, evidence suggests potential links to threat actors previously associated with Inc ransomware […]

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Akamai’s Security Intelligence and Response Team (SIRT) uncovered a serious command injection vulnerability in legacy Vivotek IoT camera firmware. Tracked as CVE-2026-22755, the flaw lets remote attackers inject and run arbitrary code as root without authentication. Researchers used AI-driven reverse engineering to find it, confirming impact on dozens of older camera models. This boosts botnet […]

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