The Everest ransomware group has reportedly compromised McDonald’s India, the local branch of the American fast-food conglomerate. The group announced its claims on its official dark web leak site on January 20, 2026, alleging a substantial exfiltration of 861 GB of customer data and internal corporate documents. In an effort…
A critical privilege escalation vulnerability in MikroTik RouterOS could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, giving them complete control of vulnerable devices. This flaw, designated as CVE-2023-30799, carries a CVSS score of 9.1, indicating its severity. It is estimated that between 500,000 and 900,000 RouterOS systems might be exploited…
Amnesty International has reported that a member of its staff was targeted by an advanced surveillance tool developed by the Israeli company NSO Group. This revelation underscores the ongoing threats posed by sophisticated cyber-espionage techniques, particularly in the realm of human rights activism. The NSO Group specializes in high-tech spyware…
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A cybersecurity firm, Trustwave, is facing legal action from Affinity Gaming, a casino operator based in Las Vegas. The lawsuit alleges that Trustwave conducted an investigation deemed “woefully inadequate” in response to a network breach that exposed the casino’s systems. The action highlights growing concerns regarding the effectiveness of cybersecurity…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management Findings From WEF’s 2026 Report Show Shifting Cyber Priorities as AI Reshapes Risk Yamini Kalra • January 20, 2026 Cyber-enabled fraud has overtaken ransomware as the primary cybersecurity concern for CEOs as of 2026, according to the World…
Ingram Micro Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 42,000 Individuals A significant data breach reported by Ingram Micro has put the personal information of approximately 42,000 individuals at risk. The incident raises serious concerns regarding data security and the potential repercussions for those affected. Ingram Micro, a prominent distributor of…
Ivanti has announced a significant security vulnerability affecting its Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM), previously known as MobileIron Core. This flaw, referred to as CVE-2023-35081 and rated with a CVSS score of 7.8, has reportedly been leveraged in real-world exploit chains by threat actors. The vulnerability affects several supported versions of…
Massive Malware Campaign Targets Unpatched MikroTik Routers Worldwide Recent reports indicate a significant cybersecurity incident involving over 210,000 unpatched MikroTik routers exploited to install cryptocurrency mining software. Security researchers have identified at least three extensive malware campaigns leveraging this vulnerability, prominently affecting networks around the globe. The targeted hardware is…