Cybercrime Group Leverages Blockchain Technology to Enhance Ransomware Tactics Mathew J. Schwartz (@euroinfosec) • January 14, 2026 Image: Shutterstock A new threat actor known as the DeadLock ransomware group is employing innovative blockchain smart contracts to facilitate communications during extortion negotiations with targeted organizations. This strategy leverages the versatility of…
Massive Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Australian Public School Students An alarming data breach has recently come to light, revealing sensitive information of students attending public schools in Victoria, Australia. This incident has raised significant concerns among parents, educators, and cybersecurity experts alike regarding the safeguarding of personal data…
Warning: New Exploits Target Juniper Firewalls, Openfire, and Apache RocketMQ
Recent security vulnerabilities affecting Juniper firewalls, Openfire, and Apache RocketMQ servers have become targets of active exploitation. According to multiple security reports, the Shadowserver Foundation has noted exploitation attempts linked to Juniper’s J-Web CVE-2023-36844, coinciding with the release of a proof-of-concept (PoC) on the same day. The vulnerabilities, cataloged as…
Warning: New Exploits Target Juniper Firewalls, Openfire, and Apache RocketMQ
Recent media revelations have unveiled a large-scale supply chain attack that stands as one of the most significant corporate espionage and hardware hacking incidents attributed to a nation-state. A report released by Bloomberg today details the discovery of diminutive surveillance chips, comparable in size to a grain of rice, embedded…
Recent research has unveiled a significant shift in cybercriminal activity, with intruders now targeting the underlying systems that drive contemporary artificial intelligence (AI). Between October 2025 and January 2026, a strategically deployed honeypot—a decoy setup used by cybersecurity experts to attract hackers—documented an astonishing 91,403 attack attempts. This study, carried…
The cybersecurity landscape has been shaken by alarming reports of a massive data breach involving over 32 million Twitter accounts. An unidentified hacker, reportedly operating from Russia, has placed these credentials for sale on the dark web market for a significant sum, specifically 10 Bitcoins, which equates to over $5,800.…
Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Startup Targets MSSPs and MDR Vendors, Shadow AI Detection and Global Growth Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 13, 2026 Rick Caccia, co-founder, WitnessAI (Image: WitnessAI) WitnessAI, a startup focused on AI security, has successfully secured $58 million in…
(January 14, 2026, 10:43 GMT | Official Statement) — In a significant regulatory development, French telecom operators Free Mobile and Free, both subsidiaries of Iliad, are facing a cumulative fine of €42 million imposed by the Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) due to a security breach. The…
VMware Faces Critical Vulnerability as PoC Exploit Code Emerges A newly disclosed vulnerability in VMware Aria Operations for Networks (formerly known as vRealize Network Insight) has raised serious security concerns, particularly as proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code has become available. The critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-34039, has been assigned a severe…
