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Hidden Chinese Spy Chips Discovered on Servers Used by U.S. Companies

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…

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Hackers Target AI Systems with Over 91,000 Attacks Using Fake Ollama Servers

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…

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WitnessAI Raises $58M to Expand Global AI Security Presence

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…

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Free Mobile Hit with €42 Million in Fines After French Privacy Breach | MLex

(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…

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Exploit PoC Unveiled for Critical SSH Authentication Bypass in VMware Aria

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…

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Tumblr Addresses Vulnerability That Risked Users’ Account Information

Tumblr Reports Security Vulnerability Exposing User Data Tumblr has acknowledged a security vulnerability on its platform, potentially allowing unauthorized access to user login credentials and personal information. In a recent announcement, the company detailed findings from a security researcher who responsibly reported the issue through Tumblr’s bug bounty program. The…

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Over 51 Million Accounts Exposed in iMesh File Sharing Breach

A significant data breach has come to light, involving over 51 million records stolen from iMesh, a now-defunct peer-to-peer file-sharing service. This breach is reportedly attributed to the hacker known as “Peace,” who previously gained notoriety for similar attacks on major social media platforms, including LinkedIn, MySpace, Tumblr, and VK.com.…

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