Chrome’s First 2026 Patch Fixes a High-Risk Security Flaw
Google has issued its first Chrome security update of 2026, fixing a high-risk vulnerability. The flaw, found in the WebView component, requires other browsers to update their Chromium base.
Category: Cybersecurity
This macOS Flaw Silently Breaks Apple’s Core Privacy Promise
A critical vulnerability in macOS allows attackers to completely bypass Apple’s TCC privacy controls. Tracked as CVE-2025-43530, it exploits the trusted VoiceOver accessibility feature, enabling silent access to sensitive data. Apple has patched it in macOS 26.2.
Google’s Own Tools Hijacked in Massive Phishing Attack
A new phishing campaign is exploiting Google’s infrastructure to send fake but legitimate-looking emails. Researchers say it bypasses traditional security because it comes from Google itself, impacting thousands of organizations.
The First Supermoon of 2026 Rose This Weekend
The first full moon of 2026 was a supermoon, rising on January 3. It also marks the start of a year packed with lunar and solar eclipses, leading up to NASA’s historic Artemis II crewed moon mission in February.
UK Hacker Nabs Australia’s Rarest Visa After Finding Gov’t Bug
Jacob Riggs, a 36-year-old Londoner, was granted Australia’s Subclass 858 National Innovation visa. He had previously discovered and reported a critical-severity bug in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s systems, which he believes may have helped his application.
Baidu’s AI Chip Spin-Off Could Unlock Major Value, Says Jefferies
Analysts are bullish on Baidu’s plan to spin off its AI chip subsidiary, Kunlunxin. Jefferies sees a 39% upside for the stock, raising its price target to $181. The move aims to showcase the chip unit’s standalone value and broaden its financing.
Fake Browser Updates Are a Growing Malware Threat
A new report details how hackers are compromising legitimate websites to show fake browser update prompts. These lures trick users into downloading malware, and the tactic is becoming more popular with multiple threat actors.
OpenAI’s new $555K job: stop the worst AI risks before they happen
OpenAI is creating a senior role focused on predicting and mitigating the most serious, realistic risks from advanced AI like ChatGPT. The job comes with a $555,000 salary plus equity and is described by CEO Sam Altman as a stressful, critical position. This move follows lawsuits alleging ChatGPT’s
Coinbase Insider Breach Leads to Arrest, But Questions Remain
A former Coinbase customer service agent has been arrested in Hyderabad, India, in connection with a major 2024 data leak. The breach exposed nearly 70,000 customer records, which scammers then used to steal crypto. CEO Brian Armstrong says this is just the first of several expected arrests.
SBOMs Are Now Mandatory, But Are They Actually Making Us Safer?
Software bill of materials (SBOMs) are now a standard requirement in enterprise and regulated software buying. But security leaders are increasingly skeptical they improve actual security, calling many SBOMs inaccurate and late.