Microsoft released security updates on January 13, 2026, addressing a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability in SQL Server that enables authorized attackers to bypass authentication controls and gain elevated system …
Stealthy CastleLoader Malware Attacking US Government Agencies and Critical Infrastructure
A sophisticated malware loader known as CastleLoader has emerged as a critical threat to US government agencies and critical infrastructure organizations. First identified in early 2025, this stealthy malware has …
Researchers Breakdown DragonForce Ransomware Along with Decryptor for ESXi and Windows Systems
DragonForce is the latest ransomware brand to move from noisy forum posts to full RaaS operations, targeting both Windows and VMware ESXi environments. First seen in December 2023 on BreachForums, …
New One-Click Microsoft Copilot Vulnerability Grants Attackers Undetected Access to Sensitive Data
A novel single-click attack targeting Microsoft Copilot Personal that enables attackers to silently exfiltrate sensitive user data. The vulnerability, now patched, allowed threat actors to hijack sessions via a phishing …
North Korean Hackers use Code Abuse Tactics for ‘Contagious Interview’ Campaign
North Korean threat actors have launched a sophisticated social engineering campaign targeting software developers through fake recruitment offers. The campaign, known as Contagious Interview, uses malicious repositories disguised as technical …
SpyCloud Launches Supply Chain Solution to Combat Rising Third-Party Identity Threats
Austin, TX / USA, January 14th, 2026, CyberNewsWire New monitoring capability delivers unprecedented visibility into vendor identity exposures, moving enterprises and government agencies from static risk scoring to protecting against …
LLMs are Accelerating the Ransomware Lifecycle to Gain Speed, Volume, and Multilingual Reach
Large language models are changing how ransomware crews plan and run their attacks. Instead of inventing new kinds of malware, LLMs are speeding up every step of the existing ransomware …
As Third-Party Vulnerabilities Rise, CISOs Accelerate Push for Security Modernization
Panorays has just dropped the latest edition of its annual CISO Survey for Third-Party Cyber Risk Management, and it contains some major wakeup calls for security professionals. The biggest takeaway is that software supply …
VVS Stealer Attacking Discord Users to Exfiltrate Credentials and Tokens
Discord users are facing a growing threat from VVS Stealer, a Python-based information-stealing malware that targets sensitive account data, including credentials and tokens. This stealer was actively marketed on Telegram …
Threat Actors Targeting Ukraine’s Defense Forces with Charity-Themed Malware Campaign
Threat actors have launched a sophisticated malware campaign against members of Ukraine’s Defense Forces, exploiting charity operations as a cover for their attacks. Operating between October and December 2025, the …