Is it time for internet services to adopt identity verification?

This article discusses Australia's new legislation banning social media accounts for those under 16 and explores the broader implications for internet identity verification. It highlights the potential benefits of verified identities in reducing online abuse and harmful content, while also acknowledging the privacy concerns and challenges of implementing such measures.

Sensitive data of Eurail, Interrail travelers compromised in data breach - Help Net Security

A data breach at Eurail B.V., a Netherlands-based company selling Eurail and Interrail train passes, has exposed sensitive information of travelers. The breach, acknowledged on January 10, may have compromised personal data of customers who purchased passes or made seat reservations, as well as additional data for DiscoverEU participants. Eurail B.V. is investigating the breach, securing affected systems, and advising customers to remain vigilant against potential phishing attempts and identity theft.

Palo Alto Networks warns of DoS bug letting hackers disable firewalls

CVE-2026-0227

Critical flaw lets hackers track, eavesdrop via Bluetooth audio devices

CVE-2025-36911

'VoidLink' Malware Poses Advanced Threat to Linux Systems

GitHub - raaihank/llm-sentinel: Privacy-first proxy that automatically detects and masks sensitive data before it reaches AI models without compromising latency or SDK capabilities!

GitHub repository raaihank/llm-sentinel provides a privacy-first proxy server that automatically detects and masks sensitive data before it reaches AI models. It offers PII detection, prompt injection protection, a real-time dashboard, multi-provider support, and zero configuration deployment.

Hackers Exploit c-ares DLL Side-Loading to Bypass Security and Deploy Malware

Security experts have disclosed an active malware campaign exploiting a DLL side-loading vulnerability in a signed GitKraken binary to deliver a wide range of commodity trojans and stealers. The campaign targets employees in finance, procurement, supply chain, and administration roles within commercial and industrial sectors, using lures written in multiple languages. The attack involves placing a malicious version of the DLL in the same directory as the vulnerable binary to execute rogue code, bypassing traditional security defenses. Additionally, Trellix reported a surge in Facebook phishing scams using the Browser-in-the-Browser technique to deceive users into entering their credentials.

Fortinet Fixes Critical FortiSIEM Flaw Allowing Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution

Fortinet has addressed a critical security flaw in FortiSIEM that could enable unauthenticated remote code execution via the exposed phMonitor service. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-64155, allows attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted TCP requests. Affected versions include FortiSIEM 6.7.0 through 7.4.0, with specific upgrade instructions provided. Additionally, Fortinet has patched another critical vulnerability in FortiFone (CVE-2025-47855) that could allow unauthenticated attackers to obtain device configuration. Users are advised to update to the latest versions to protect against these vulnerabilities.

Top 10 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2026

Top 10 Cybersecurity Insights Predictions for 2026 AI Supercharges Social EngineeringAttackers leverage AI to automate personalized, believable phishing at scale, driving 30-50% increase in successful attacks. AI Accelerates Vulnerability ExploitationAutomated discovery and exp

Trio of Critical Bugs Spotted in Delta Industrial PLCs