Cyber Insights 2026: Social Engineering 2026-01-16 at 14:45 By Kevin Townsend We’ve known that social engineering would get AI wings. Now, at the beginning of 2026, we are learning just how high those wings can soar. The post Cyber Insights 2026: Social Engineering appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View […]
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Belarus creates legal framework for ‘cryptobanks’ in new presidential decree 2026-01-16 at 14:04 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra The rules allow banks to combine token activity with payments and financial services under central bank and tech park oversight. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Bankrupt scooter startup left one private key to rule them all 2026-01-16 at 14:04 By Carly Page Owner reverse-engineered his ride, revealing authentication was never properly individualized An Estonian e-scooter owner locked out of his own ride after the manufacturer went bust did what any determined engineer might do. He reverse-engineered it, and claims he
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WhisperPair Attack Leaves Millions of Audio Accessories Open to Hijacking 2026-01-16 at 13:57 By Ionut Arghire The critical issue impacts Bluetooth audio accessories with improper Google Fast Pair implementations. The post WhisperPair Attack Leaves Millions of Audio Accessories Open to Hijacking appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source
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Cybersecurity Firms React to China’s Reported Software Ban 2026-01-16 at 13:57 By Eduard Kovacs China has more than 5,000 cybersecurity companies and all the top 20 firms are working with the government. The post Cybersecurity Firms React to China’s Reported Software Ban appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original
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Crypto exchanges face ban in South Korea as Google Play updates rules 2026-01-16 at 13:03 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Google will require proof of FIU registration acceptance for crypto apps, raising compliance hurdles for offshore exchanges serving South Korean users. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Bitcoin traders predict ‘strong run-up’ as classic chart targets $113K 2026-01-16 at 13:03 By Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale The recovery may continue as long as Bitcoin achieves a daily close above $98,000, with the technical setup projecting 18% gains ahead. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Moldova moves to regulate crypto under EU-style MiCA rules 2026-01-16 at 13:03 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Moldova plans to introduce its first crypto law in 2026, aligning with the EU’s MiCA framework while warning citizens about digital asset risks. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Probably not the best security in the world: Carlsberg wristbands spill visitor pics 2026-01-16 at 13:03 By Connor Jones Researcher shows how anyone can access Copenhagen experience attendees’ names, videos Exclusive The Carlsberg exhibition in Copenhagen offers a bunch of fun activities, like blending your own beer, and the Danish brewer lets you relive those
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Your Digital Footprint Can Lead Right to Your Front Door 2026-01-16 at 12:48 By You lock your doors at night. You avoid sketchy phone calls. You’re careful about what you post on social media. But what about the information about you that’s already out there—without your permission? Your name. Home address. Phone number. Past jobs.
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LOTUSLITE Backdoor Targets U.S. Policy Entities Using Venezuela-Themed Spear Phishing 2026-01-16 at 12:48 By Security experts have disclosed details of a new campaign that has targeted U.S. government and policy entities using politically themed lures to deliver a backdoor known as LOTUSLITE. The targeted malware campaign leverages decoys related to the recent geopolitical developments between
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Polygon trims workforce amid $250M stablecoin payments pivot 2026-01-16 at 12:04 By Cointelegraph by Christina Comben The restructuring comes as the company integrates new payments assets and narrows its mandate, with several employees saying on X that they were affected by the layoffs. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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KBC Bank to launch Bitcoin and Ether trading in Belgium under MiCA 2026-01-16 at 12:04 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz The lender will offer crypto trading through its Bolero platform as Belgium’s MiCA rules take effect, despite no licenses yet appearing on the ESMA’s register. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original
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An old parking meter and a Pi make beautiful music together 2026-01-16 at 11:54 By Richard Speed You can’t park there, mate An enterprising engineer has turned an old parking meter into a jukebox using a Pi Zero 2 and some open source code.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View Original Source
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Cisco Patches Vulnerability Exploited by Chinese Hackers 2026-01-16 at 11:54 By Ionut Arghire UAT-9686 exploited the bug to deploy the AquaShell backdoor on Cisco appliances with certain ports open to the internet. The post Cisco Patches Vulnerability Exploited by Chinese Hackers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source
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China-Linked APT Exploits Sitecore Zero-Day in Attacks on American Critical Infrastructure 2026-01-16 at 10:54 By A threat actor likely aligned with China has been observed targeting critical infrastructure sectors in North America since at least last year. Cisco Talos, which is tracking the activity under the name UAT-8837, assessed it to be a China-nexus advanced
Ransomware and Supply Chain Attacks Soared in 2025 2026-01-16 at 10:25 By Ashish Khaitan Overview Ransomware and supply chain attacks soared in 2025, and persistently elevated attack levels suggest that the global threat landscape will remain perilous heading into 2026. Cyble recorded 6,604 ransomware attacks in 2025, up 52% from the 4,346 attacks claimed by ransomware groups in 2024. The year ended with a near-record 731 ransomware attacks in December, second only to February 2025’s record totals (chart below). Supply
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FalconStor Habanero simplifies compliant offsite backup for IBM Power users 2026-01-16 at 10:25 By Industry News FalconStor Software announced the launch of FalconStor Habanero, a globally available software-as-a-service offering designed to simplify secure offsite data protection for IBM Power customers. Habanero addresses a critical challenge facing the majority of IBM Power users: organizations that continue
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Interactive Brokers to allow stablecoins for account funding 2026-01-16 at 09:57 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte Electronic brokerage giant Interactive Brokers says its clients can deposit USDC, which will automatically convert to US dollars to fund their accounts. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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US housebuilder to launch crypto rewards after SEC ‘no-action’ letter 2026-01-16 at 09:57 By Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons Megatel Homes says it’s launching a program where renters could receive rewards for paying their rent using a crypto token. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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