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Data thieves borrow Nike’s ‘Just Do It’ mantra, claim they ran off with 1.4TB 2026-01-26 at 14:37 By Carly Page US sports brand launches probe after extortion crew WorldLeaks claims it stole huge dataset Nike says it is probing a possible breach after extortion crew WorldLeaks claimed to have lifted 1.4TB of internal data from […]

When AI ‘builds a browser,’ check the repo before believing the hype 2026-01-26 at 14:37 By Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols Autonomous agents may generate millions of lines of code, but shipping software is another matter Opinion  AI-integrated development environment (IDE) company Cursor recently implied it had built a working web browser almost entirely with its AI

Moscow likely behind wiper attack on Poland’s power grid, experts say 2026-01-26 at 14:37 By Connor Jones Cyber sleuths believe Sandworm up to its old tricks with a brand-new sabotage toy Russia was probably behind the failed attempts to compromise the systems of Poland’s power companies in December, cybersecurity researchers claim.… This article is an

Just the Browser is just the beginning: Why breaking free means building small 2026-01-26 at 14:37 By Rupert Goodwins Privacy tools are a start, but real freedom lives in the digital outskirts of the web Opinion  The Net is born free, but everywhere is in chains. This is a parody of Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s 1762 book

Winning Against AI-Based Attacks Requires a Combined Defensive Approach 2026-01-26 at 14:37 By If there’s a constant in cybersecurity, it’s that adversaries are always innovating. The rise of offensive AI is transforming attack strategies and making them harder to detect. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, recently reported on adversaries using Large Language Models (LLMs) to both

Chrome Extensions: Are you getting more than you bargained for? 2026-01-26 at 13:12 By Yuanjing Guo, Tommy Dong Browser extensions can be really useful, but hidden dangers may lurk beyond their marketing. This article is an excerpt from SECURITY.COM View Original Source

BTC price ‘bottoming phase’ ends: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week 2026-01-26 at 13:12 By Cointelegraph by William Suberg Bitcoin price analysis forecasts a long-term BTC price bottom in the coming days as geopolitics and macroeconomic mayhem seize markets. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Crypto funds see $1.7B outflows, biggest since November 2025 2026-01-26 at 13:12 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Crypto ETPs reversed course last week, with outflows led by Bitcoin and Ether as bearish sentiment outweighed inflows into altcoins such as Solana. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Oracle AI sailed the world on Royal Navy flagship via cloud-at-the-edge kit 2026-01-26 at 13:12 By Dan Robinson Big Red says ‘sovereign’ platform supports decision-making and operational learning at sea Britain’s Royal Navy is using Oracle Cloud edge infrastructure to operate AI-driven defenses on the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales.… This article is an

Microsoft rushes out another fix for cloud storage after January update 2026-01-26 at 13:12 By Richard Speed 2026 is shaping up to be a bumper year for patch management Microsoft dropped a weekend treat for administrators with yet another out-of-band update to deal with Outlook freezes and broken cloud storage.… This article is an excerpt

Metaplanet raises 2026 outlook as Bitcoin write-down tops $670M 2026-01-26 at 12:02 By Cointelegraph by Christina Comben Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has hiked its 2025 revenue and profit guidance, forecasting a near doubling of sales in 2026 as its BTC income and treasury strategy scale up. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News

UK digital ID goes in-house, government swears it isn’t an ID card 2026-01-26 at 11:30 By SA Mathieson Minister dodges cost questions while promising smartphone-free access and ‘robust’ verification The UK government has revealed some thinking about digital identity in response to written questions from MPs, while continuing to say next to nothing about the

Matcha Meta breach tied to SwapNet exploit drains up to $16.8M 2026-01-26 at 11:10 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Matcha Meta urged users to revoke one-time approvals for SwapNet’s router contract after a smart-contract vulnerability saw as much as $16.8 million stolen on the Base blockchain. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View

Konni Hackers Deploy AI-Generated PowerShell Backdoor Against Blockchain Developers 2026-01-26 at 10:54 By The North Korean threat actor known as Konni has been observed using PowerShell malware generated using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to target developers and engineering teams in the blockchain sector. The phishing campaign has targeted Japan, Australia, and India, highlighting the adversary’s

South Korea’s Coinone weighs stake sale amid Coinbase speculation 2026-01-26 at 10:53 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz South Korean crypto exchange Coinone has reportedly begun selling major shareholder stakes, with Coinbase rumored to be eyeing a strategic entry. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Ether treasury ETHZilla buys plane engines amid tokenization focus 2026-01-26 at 08:00 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young ETHZilla acquired two aircraft engines for $12 million, just weeks after the company said it was renewing its focus on tokenizing real-world assets. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

UK finance watchdog nears final consultation step on key crypto rules 2026-01-26 at 08:00 By Cointelegraph by Brian Quarmby The Financial Conduct Authority has begun seeking final feedback on a set of proposals aiming to apply traditional finance standards to the UK crypto sector. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Majority of institutional investors say Bitcoin is undervalued: Coinbase 2026-01-26 at 07:05 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea Bitcoin has fallen nearly 30% since a major market crash in October, while traditional safe havens like gold and silver have soared. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Gold hits record high over $5K, further diverging from Bitcoin 2026-01-26 at 06:28 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young Gold reached a record over $5,000 amid trade tensions while Bitcoin fell to $86,000, marking a sharp divergence as the precious metal surged 17% in January. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Google, Apple to pay combined $163M to settle bombshell lawsuits claiming they snooped on private conversations 2026-01-26 at 05:02 By Chris Nesi Google and Apple listened in on and recorded millions of unwitting customers’ conversations — and will soon fork over a combined $163 million to resolve the eavesdropping debacle, according to a pair of