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darkreading Jan 27, 2026 at 22:15

Vibe-Coded 'Sicarii' Ransomware Can't Be Decrypted

A new ransomware strain that entered the scene last year has poorly designed code and an odd "Hebrew" identity that might be a false flag.

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darkreading Jan 27, 2026 at 21:00

Critical Telnet Server Flaw Exposes Forgotten Attack Surface

While telnet is considered obsolete, the network protocol is still used by hundreds of thousands of legacy systems and IoT devices for remote access.

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darkreading Jan 27, 2026 at 20:07

Microsoft Rushes Emergency Patch for Office Zero-Day

To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would need either system access or be able to convince a user to open a malicious Office file.

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darkreading Jan 27, 2026 at 18:20

'Stanley' Toolkit Turns Chrome Into Undetectable Phishing Vector

The malware-as-a-service kit enables malicious extensions to overlay pages on real websites without changing the visible URL, signaling a fresh challenge for enterprise security.

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darkreading Jan 27, 2026 at 16:41

WorldLeaks Extortion Group Claims It Stole 1.4TB of Nike Data

The sportswear brand is investigating an alleged breach of its network that exposed some 188,347 files of highly sensitive corporate data.

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darkreading Jan 27, 2026 at 16:41

WorldLeaks Extortion Group Claims It Stole 1.4TB of Nike Data

The sportswear brand is investigating an alleged breach of its network that exposed some 188,347 files of highly sensitive corporate data.

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darkreading Jan 27, 2026 at 13:08

Beauty in Destruction: Exploring Malware's Impact Through Art

Artistic initiatives turn cybersecurity into immersive exhibits at the Museum of Malware Art, transforming digital threats into thought-provoking experiences.

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darkreading Jan 27, 2026 at 13:00

Hand CVE Over to the Private Sector

How MITRE has mismanaged the world's vulnerability database for decades and wasted millions along the way.

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darkreading Jan 26, 2026 at 21:30

Sandworm Blamed for Wiper Attack on Poland Power Grid

Researchers attributed the failed attempt to the infamous Russian APT Sandworm, which is notorious for wiper attacks on critical infrastructure organizations.

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darkreading Jan 26, 2026 at 15:47

DPRK's Konni Targets Blockchain Developers With AI-Generated Backdoor

The North Korean threat group is using a new PowerShell backdoor to compromise development environments and target cryptocurrency holdings, according to researchers.

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darkreading Jan 24, 2026 at 00:55

2025 Was a Wake-Up Call to Protect Human Decisions, Not Just Systems

Cybersecurity must shift from solely protecting systems to safeguarding human decision-making under uncertainty and system failures.

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darkreading Jan 23, 2026 at 21:04

Swipe, Plug-in, Pwned: Researchers Find New Ways to Hack Vehicles

Security researchers exploited dozens of vulnerabilities in vehicle infotainment systems and EV chargers during the latest Pwn2Own contest at Automotive World 2026.

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darkreading Jan 23, 2026 at 20:56

Exploited Zero-Day Flaw in Cisco UC Could Affect Millions

Mass scanning is underway for CVE-2026-20045, which Cisco tagged as critical because successful exploitation could lead to a complete system takeover.

Related CVEs: CVE-2026-20045

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darkreading Jan 23, 2026 at 20:31

Europe's GCVE Raises Concerns Over Fragmentation in Vulnerability Databases

GCVE would enhance global collaboration, flexibility, and efficiency in tracking security flaws. Duplicate entries and a decentralization policy may create more chaos for defenders.

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darkreading Jan 23, 2026 at 16:45

Healthy Security Cultures Want People to Report Risks

The signs of an effective security culture are shifting as companies call on CISOs and security teams to raise their hands unabashedly.

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darkreading Jan 22, 2026 at 22:13

Risky Chinese Electric Buses Spark Aussie Gov't Review

Deployed across Australia and Europe, China's electric buses are vulnerable to cybercriminals and sport remote connectivity some worry the Chinese state could exploit.

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darkreading Jan 22, 2026 at 21:18

Fortinet Firewalls Hit With Malicious Configuration Changes

Automated infections of potentially fully patched FortiGate devices are allowing threat actors to steal firewall configuration files.

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darkreading Jan 22, 2026 at 18:09

From a Whisper to a Scream: Europe Frets About Overreliance on US Tech

Concern is growing across Europe about relying on US cybersecurity companies, and Greenland takeover talk is eroding trust across the EU even further.

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darkreading Jan 22, 2026 at 16:05

Latin American Orgs Lack Confidence in Cyber Defenses, Skills

Cybersecurity professionals in Latin America are least likely to have faith in their countries' preparedness for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, the World Economic Forum says.

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darkreading Jan 22, 2026 at 14:05

DPRK Actors Deploy VS Code Tunnels for Remote Hacking

A spear-phishing campaign tied to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) uses trusted Microsoft infrastructure to avoid detection.

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