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PLUGGYAPE Malware Uses Signal and WhatsApp to Target Ukrainian Defense Forces 2026-01-14 at 13:25 By The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has disclosed details of new cyber attacks targeting its defense forces with malware known as PLUGGYAPE between October and December 2025. The activity has been attributed with medium confidence to a Russian […]

Critical Node.js Vulnerability Can Cause Server Crashes via async_hooks Stack Overflow 2026-01-14 at 13:25 By Node.js has released updates to fix what it described as a critical security issue impacting “virtually every production Node.js app” that, if successfully exploited, could trigger a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. “Node.js/V8 makes a best-effort attempt to recover from stack space […]

Visa taps BVNK to power stablecoin payouts on Visa Direct 2026-01-14 at 13:21 By Cointelegraph by Christina Comben Visa has chosen BVNK to power Visa Direct pilots using stablecoins, enabling pre-funded cross-border payouts to wallets in select markets. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Bitcoin cools near $96.5K as markets shrug off US tariff uncertainty 2026-01-14 at 13:05 By Cointelegraph by William Suberg Bitcoin held near yearly highs as traders weighed geopolitical risks and a potential US Supreme Court tariff ruling that markets appear to have already priced in. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original […]

Buy servers now or cry later: DRAM price spike threatens infrastructure budgets 2026-01-14 at 13:00 By Paul Kunert Component up 63% since September, more pricey memory coming to a supply chain near you Enterprise IT infrastructure buyers are bracing for hefty price hikes across servers, storage systems, and networking kit, driven by steep inflation in […]

New Research: 64% of 3rd-Party Applications Access Sensitive Data Without Justification 2026-01-14 at 13:00 By Research analyzing 4,700 leading websites reveals that 64% of third-party applications now access sensitive data without business justification, up from 51% in 2024.  Government sector malicious activity spiked from 2% to 12.9%, while 1 in 7 Education sites show active […]

Ransomware: Tactical Evolution Fuels Extortion Epidemic 2026-01-14 at 13:00 By Threat Hunter Team New whitepaper reveals record number of attacks as threat landscape evolves with new players and new tactics. This article is an excerpt from SECURITY.COM View Original Source

Animoca buys Somo as NFT market rebounds early in 2026 2026-01-14 at 12:25 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Animoca’s acquisition of Somo comes as NFT market data shows a short-term increase in prices and trading activity early in 2026. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Spanish power giant sparks breach probe amid claims of massive data grab 2026-01-14 at 12:15 By Carly Page Endesa says payment info stolen after alleged crook boasted of 1 TB-plus haul Spanish energy giant Endesa is warning customers about a data breach after a cybercrim claimed to have walked off with a vast cache of […]

Microsoft Fixes 114 Windows Flaws in January 2026 Patch, One Actively Exploited 2026-01-14 at 11:38 By Microsoft on Tuesday rolled out its first security update for 2026, addressing 114 security flaws, including one vulnerability that it said has been actively exploited in the wild. Of the 114 flaws, eight are rated Critical, and 106 are […]

Windows 2000 rusts in peace by the sea 2026-01-14 at 11:30 By Richard Speed When salty coastal air meets memory errors in one of Portugal’s rail ticket machines Bork!Bork!Bork!  It’s back to the railways of Portugal for today’s bork. Remember how we called Windows 2000 the unkillable cockroach of the IT world? Seems it’s been […]

‘Concerning trend’: Impersonation scams swell 1400% in 2025 2026-01-14 at 08:01 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte Crypto security experts said a good way to counter scams that rely on deceiving victims is to be skeptical of every unsolicited message and interaction. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Prediction market volume hits record $702M despite recent scrutiny 2026-01-14 at 07:03 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea Prediction market Kalshi dominated trading volumes on Monday, accounting for two-thirds of the $701.7 million tally. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Crypto treasury buying outpaces Bitcoin supply at 3-to-1 2026-01-14 at 07:03 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young Corporate Bitcoin treasuries expanded by 260,000 BTC in six months, three times the amount mined, with Strategy holding 60% of all corporate holdings. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

India’s flagship PSLV rocket fails for the second time in a row 2026-01-14 at 06:56 By Simon Sharwood One payload out of fifteen survived and sent home some useful data India’s Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has commenced an investigation into the failure of a PSLV launcher.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View […]

US Senate Agriculture Committee sets Jan 27 for CLARITY Act markup 2026-01-14 at 06:03 By Cointelegraph by Brian Quarmby The Senate Agriculture Committee plans to publish its crypto market structure bill on Jan. 21 and hold a markup hearing on Jan. 27. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Spot flows drive Bitcoin surge as analysts tip $100K run next 2026-01-14 at 05:27 By Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons “Retail FOMO” may ramp up in the coming days if Bitcoin returns to $100,000, according to crypto sentiment platform Santiment. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Rattled retail retreats to Bitcoin, Ether after October crash 2026-01-14 at 05:27 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young Retail traders fled to Bitcoin and Ether after the October crypto crash last year, adding to an already tough year for altcoins. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Revolut stablecoin payment volumes surge 156% in 2025: Research 2026-01-14 at 05:27 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea The most common stablecoin transfer amounts are in the $100 to $500 range, showing Revolut customers are actively using stablecoins for everyday medium-sized payments. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Trump administration sets GPU export rules that put Chinese buyers at the back of the queue 2026-01-14 at 05:27 By Simon Sharwood America first, for sales and access to foundries The Trump administration will only allow exports of Nvidia and AMD GPUs to China if local buyers can get all the kit they want.… This […]