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Polish officials blame Russian domestic spy agency for Dec 29 cyberattacks

FILE PHOTO: Silhouettes of laptop users are seen next to a screen projection of binary code are seen in this picture illustration created on March 28, 2018.  REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Silhouettes of laptop users are seen next to a screen projection of binary code are seen in this picture illustration created on March 28, 2018.  REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Bumble, Panera Bread, Crunchbase, Match hit by cyberattacks

Cybersecurity experts have warned about a social engineering campaign targeting American companies.
Cybersecurity experts have warned about a social engineering campaign targeting American companies.

Prince Harry’s lawyer tells UK court Daily Mail complicit in unlawful acts

Britain's Prince Harry waves as he arrives to attend the start of the nine-week trial lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, which Britain's Prince Harry and others are suing over allegations of privacy breaches dating back 30 years, at the High Court in London, Britain, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
Britain's Prince Harry waves as he arrives to attend the start of the nine-week trial lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, which Britain's Prince Harry and others are suing over allegations of privacy breaches dating back 30 years, at the High Court in London, Britain, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

Iran to consider lifting internet ban as state TV appears to have been hacked

People walk in Tehran Grand Bazaar in Tehran, Iran, January 15, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
People walk in Tehran Grand Bazaar in Tehran, Iran, January 15, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

NUSS website briefly offline after security irregularities, no data breach found

NUSS said that there is no indication of any impact on members’ data.
NUSS said that there is no indication of any impact on members’ data.

Chinese-linked hackers targeted US entities with Venezuelan-themed malware: Cybersecurity firm

A hooded man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture taken on May 13, 2017. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration
A hooded man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture taken on May 13, 2017. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration

Second Colombia minister claims cellphone hacked with Pegasus spyware

Colombian Interior Minister Armando Benedetti said in December that Pegasus spyware - a tool made by Israel - had been found on his phone.
Colombian Interior Minister Armando Benedetti said in December that Pegasus spyware - a tool made by Israel - had been found on his phone.

China hacked e-mail systems of US congressional committee staff: Financial Times report

China accessed email systems used by some staffers on the House China committee as well as aides on panels covering foreign affairs, intelligence and the armed services.
China accessed email systems used by some staffers on the House China committee as well as aides on panels covering foreign affairs, intelligence and the armed services.

Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan infrastructure averaged 2.6 million a day in 2025: Report

A hooded man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture taken on May 13, 2017. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration
A hooded man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture taken on May 13, 2017. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration

Russian defence firms targeted by hackers using AI, other tactics

The campaign may be the work of a pro-Ukrainian hacking group active since 2022, known as “Paper Werewolf” or GOFFEE.
The campaign may be the work of a pro-Ukrainian hacking group active since 2022, known as “Paper Werewolf” or GOFFEE.

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