Latest Internet & Cybersecurity News
Kyndryl Launches Integrated Cyber Defense Operations Center
Kyndryl launched its first Cyber Defense Operations Center in Bengaluru, India, unifying network and security operations into a single integrated command hub. The center provides 24x7 monitoring, threat detection, and incident response globally, with plans to expand beyond India to support growing demand for integrated security operations
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WatchGuard Reports 1500% Surge in New Malware Variants
WatchGuard's latest Internet Security Report reveals a sharp acceleration in evasive threats, with over 15 times more never-before-seen malware on endpoints designed to bypass detection. An alarming 96% of blocked malware was delivered over encrypted TLS connections, creating major visibility gaps for organizations lacking HTTPS inspection capabilities
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Google Receives EU Approval for $32 Billion Wiz Acquisition
The European Commission granted unconditional approval for Google's $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz on February 10, finding no competition concerns. EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera confirmed that customers will retain credible alternatives and switching ability among cloud providers
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US FCC Urges Telecoms to Strengthen Ransomware Defenses
The US Federal Communications Commission warned telecoms companies to improve cybersecurity defenses, citing a fourfold increase in ransomware attacks since 2021. The January 29 alert highlighted that recent events expose US communications networks to cyber exploits posing significant risks to national security and business operations
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Identity Attacks Dominate Breach Landscape
Identity-based attacks now account for approximately 30% of all intrusions, with stolen credentials appearing in roughly 49% of breaches according to recent research. Attackers increasingly bypass traditional security by using stolen credentials and compromised authentication flows rather than technical exploits, allowing them to move across systems while appearing as legitimate users
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AI-Driven Attacks Scaling Rapidly in 2026
Artificial intelligence is being weaponized for large-scale attacks, with 13% of companies reporting AI-related security incidents in 2025, and 97% of affected organizations lacking proper AI access controls. Emerging threats include AI-generated phishing emails, deepfake audio and video for fraud, and automated vulnerability discovery at machine speeds
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Odido Telecom Data Breach Exposes 6 Million Accounts
Dutch telecoms company Odido confirmed a cyberattack exposing personal information from over six million accounts, including names, telephone numbers, email addresses, bank account numbers, and passport numbers. The company discovered the breach on February 7 and terminated unauthorized system access
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South Korea Attributes Coupang Breach to Management Failures
South Korea's cybersecurity authorities attributed e-commerce retailer Coupang's data breach to management failures rather than sophisticated attacks, with a former engineer exploiting authentication vulnerabilities from April through November. Deputy Minister Choi Woo-hyuk noted the attacker accessed user accounts without proper login credentials, causing large-scale unauthorized information leaks
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Credential Theft Fuels Automated Attack Chains
Security researchers discovered 183 million exposed email addresses and passwords online, with credential theft appearing in approximately 49% of breaches. These stolen credentials enable automated attack chains and are harvested by infostealer malware that silently collects browser data, cached applications, and password manager contents
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Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Threaten Critical Infrastructure
Third-party vendor relationships create dangerous access vectors, with utilities working with an average of 340 third-party vendors having system access, and 60% of critical infrastructure breaches occurring through vendor pathways. Breaches involving third parties take significantly longer to identify—284 days versus 214 days for direct breaches
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Identity and Credential Attacks Emerging as Top Enterprise Risk
Credential abuse and account compromise remain among the top causes of enterprise breaches, particularly in cloud-based and remote working environments. Attackers focus on stealing credentials, hijacking login sessions, and bypassing multi-factor authentication to gain access to significant databases and cloud services
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Deepfakes Emerge as Alarming Security Risk for 2026
Deepfakes—realistic fake audio or video created with artificial intelligence—have emerged as critical threats for 2026, with attackers using them to deceive employees and executives into leaking confidential information or transferring payments. These attacks appear genuine and are significantly more convincing than ordinary scams
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