The maintainers of the vm2 JavaScript sandbox module have released an urgent patch in response to a serious vulnerability that could be exploited to breach security boundaries and execute arbitrary code on host systems. This flaw affects all versions up to and including 3.9.14 and was identified by researchers from…
Chinese Cybercrime Group Targets Database Servers Globally Recent investigations by security firm GuardiCore Labs have uncovered a series of extensive cyber-attack campaigns spearheaded by a prominent Chinese criminal organization. These attacks, which utilize multiple innovative techniques, are primarily aimed at database servers for the illicit purposes of mining cryptocurrencies, extracting…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, Germany has reported the largest data breach in its history, involving the compromise of approximately 18 million email accounts. This breach, executed by unauthorized hackers, has led to the theft of usernames and passwords, raising serious alarm about the security of personal information. The breach…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Nation-State Hackers Escalate Attacks on U.S. Defense Industrial Base, Report Finds Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 10, 2026 Image: Ramunas Bruzas/Shutterstock A recent threat intelligence report by Google reveals a concerning trend of escalating cyberattacks aimed at the U.S. defense industrial base.…
Microsoft’s February 2026 Patch Tuesday Addresses 54 Vulnerabilities, Including Six Zero-Day Flaws In a significant update, Microsoft has rolled out its February 2026 Patch Tuesday, which addresses 54 vulnerabilities across its software ecosystem, six of which qualify as critical zero-day vulnerabilities. This timely intervention is vital for organizations that rely…
The recent resurgence of IoT malware variants, specifically those derived from the infamous Mirai botnet, presents a significant cybersecurity threat. Although the original creators of Mirai have been apprehended, its code remains publicly accessible, enabling cybercriminals to exploit its vulnerabilities. Hackers have leveraged this botnet to covertly build networks of…
Cybersecurity Alert: TxTag Exposes 1.2 Million Credit Card Details In a troubling development within the cybersecurity realm, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has come under scrutiny for its electronic toll collection system, TxTag, which has allegedly exposed sensitive personal and financial information of approximately 1.2 million users. Security researcher…
Endpoint Security Microsoft Introduces Two New Desktop Security Initiatives Greg Sirico • February 10, 2026 Image: Shutterstock Microsoft has announced significant updates to its Windows operating system aiming to bolster runtime security and enhance user awareness regarding app permissions on sensitive desktop resources, such as files, cameras, and microphones. As…
Security Breach at Colorado Children’s Eye Care Clinic: Data Vulnerability Exposed On February 10, 2026, a proposed class-action lawsuit was filed in Colorado’s federal district court, alleging that a children’s eye care clinic in Colorado, along with its medical billing provider, had neglected to adequately protect sensitive patient and customer…