2026

Ofcom probes Meta over WhatsApp info it was legally required to provide 2026-01-24 at 01:24 By Carly Page UK watchdog investigates accuracy of data handed over for SMS market review Ofcom is formally investigating whether Meta complied with legally binding information requests regarding WhatsApp’s role in the UK business messaging ecosystem.… This article is an […]

Patch or die: VMware vCenter Server bug fixed in 2024 under attack today 2026-01-24 at 01:24 By Jessica Lyons If you skipped it back then, now’s a very good time You’ve got to keep your software updated. Some unknown miscreants are exploiting a critical VMware vCenter Server bug more than a year after Broadcom patched

Remittances ‘more important than aid’ as Africa turns to stablecoins 2026-01-23 at 23:07 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, economist Vera Songwe pointed to remittances and inflation hedging as key drivers of stablecoin use across Africa. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Surrender as a service: Microsoft unlocks BitLocker for feds 2026-01-23 at 22:53 By Thomas Claburn If you’re serious about encryption, keep control of your encryption keys If you think using Microsoft’s BitLocker encryption will keep your data 100 percent safe, think again. Last year, Redmond reportedly provided the FBI with encryption keys to unlock the

Intel shares plunge as chipmaker suffers manufacturing woes, inventory shortages 2026-01-23 at 22:06 By Thomas Barrabi Intel shares plunged by as much as 17% on Friday – after the chipmaker admitted it was having trouble keeping pace with sky-high demand due to manufacturing issues. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News | New

‘Bitcoin trade is over,’ Bloomberg strategist says in 2026 macro outlook 2026-01-23 at 22:06 By Cointelegraph by Marco Castrovilli Bloomberg commodity strategist Mike McGlone explains his bearish turn on Bitcoin outlook and broader market expectations for 2026. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Paradex refunds $650K to 200 users after maintenance bug triggers liquidations 2026-01-23 at 22:06 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar Paradex said a planned database upgrade briefly corrupted funding data, prompting a chain rollback and refunds after unintended liquidations across multiple markets. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

US crypto policy pause fuels fresh debate over DeFi and governance: Finance Redefined 2026-01-23 at 22:06 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra US lawmakers pause the CLARITY Act as DeFi leaders warn the bill still risks developers, DAOs rethink governance and regulators face mounting pressure. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Trump-backed deal to ‘save’ TikTok faces lingering security questions for Congress: ‘It’s a smokescreen’ 2026-01-23 at 21:46 By Thomas Barrabi The Trump-backed deal to “save” TikTok fails to address the core national security concerns, according to some experts – and even top lawmakers seem to be in the dark about whether it is legally compliant.

Elon Musk’s Tesla pulls plug on Autopilot system — here’s why 2026-01-23 at 21:46 By Reuters Tesla said last week that it would stop offering Full Self-Driving as a one-time $8,000 purchase. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News | New York Post View Original Source

149M Credentials Exposed — FaceBook, Instagram, Government and More Included 2026-01-23 at 21:45 By 96 GB of pure credential data were exposed. But who was collecting them in the first place?  This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

BitGo’s IPO pop turns volatile as shares slip below offer price 2026-01-23 at 21:04 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi The digital asset custodian’s choppy debut reflects shifting investor sentiment and tighter scrutiny of new listings as crypto markets struggle to regain momentum. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

ShinyHunters claims Okta customer breaches, leaks data belonging to 3 orgs 2026-01-23 at 21:04 By Jessica Lyons ‘A lot more’ victims to come, we’re told ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for an Okta voice-phishing campaign during which the extortionist crew allegedly gained access to Crunchbase and Betterment.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View

China’s Deepin Linux gets a slick desktop – and, yes, built-in AI 2026-01-23 at 20:32 By Liam Proven Where FOSS desktop OSes meet geopolitics Hands On  Uniontech’s Deepin 25.0.10 release shows that the Chinese desktop world isn’t waiting on Western tech. It’s modern and good-looking, and (pausing only to sigh deeply) has built-in “AI”.… This

149M Credentials Exposed — FaceBook, Instragram, Government and More Included 2026-01-23 at 20:32 By 96 GB of pure credential data were exposed. But who was collecting them in the first place?  This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

French authorities investigate data breach of crypto tax platform 2026-01-23 at 20:01 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright A local news outlet reported that a hacking group called the Shiny Hunters sent ransom demands to Waltio after seizing personal data from about 50,000 users. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Bitcoin prediction markets say $100K BTC price out of reach for now 2026-01-23 at 20:01 By Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale Bitcoin bull market optimism has suffered since the October crash, as chances of a short-term BTC price rally above $100,000 appeared to be fading. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Grayscale seeks SEC approval for spot BNB ETF in expansion beyond BTC, Ether 2026-01-23 at 20:01 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi The product, if approved, would give US investors access to regulated BNB exposure without needing to hold the token themselves. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Hacker taps Raspberry Pi to turn Wi-Fi signals into wall art 2026-01-23 at 20:01 By Brandon Vigliarolo Pipe local wireless noise through an SDR into an RPi, and 64 LED filaments do the rest Unless you live in a Faraday cage, you’re surrounded at all times by invisible radio signals, from Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to

NASA planet hunter resumes operations after low power incident 2026-01-23 at 20:01 By Richard Speed Pointing problem left TESS in the dark Good news for planet hunters – NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is back online after a short flirtation with safe mode.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View Original Source