Figure Technology Solutions Data Breach Exposes Nearly 1 Million Accounts
Hackers have stolen personal and contact information belonging to nearly one million users after breaching the systems of Figure Technology Solutions, a blockchain-focused financial technology company founded in 2018.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 19, 2026
1 min read
Microsoft Confirms Office Bug Exposed Confidential Emails to Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft has confirmed that a bug in its Office software allowed Copilot AI to process and summarize confidential emails without proper permission.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 19, 2026
1 min read
Polish Police Arrest Suspected Phobos Ransomware Affiliate in Global Crackdown
Polish authorities have arrested a 47-year-old man suspected of links to the notorious Phobos ransomware group during a coordinated international crackdown known as Operation Aether.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 18, 2026
2 min read
Notepad++ Secures Update System After Supply Chain Attack
Notepad++ has introduced a new “double-lock” security design for its update mechanism after a recently disclosed supply-chain attack exposed weaknesses in older versions.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 18, 2026
1 min read
Chinese State Backed Hackers Exploit Critical Dell Zero Day to Target VMware Servers
A suspected Chinese state-backed hacking group has been exploiting a critical zero-day vulnerability in Dell software since mid-2024, according to new research from Mandiant and the Google Threat Intelligence Group.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 18, 2026
2 min read
Google Releases Emergency Chrome Update to Fix Actively Exploited Zero Day Vulnerability
Google has released an emergency security update to patch a high-severity Chrome vulnerability that is already being exploited in zero-day attacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 17, 2026
1 min read
Malicious Chrome Extensions Disguised as AI Tools Infect 300,000+ Users
Fake AI Chrome extensions used by over 300,000 users were found stealing Gmail data, credentials, and voice input in a large malware campaign.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 13, 2026
2 min read
Critical WPvivid WordPress Plugin Flaw Allows Full Website Takeover
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in the WPvivid Backup & Migration plugin for WordPress, putting more than 900,000 websites at risk of complete takeover.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 13, 2026
2 min read
State-Backed Hackers Are Using Google Gemini AI to Power Cyber Attacks, Google Warns
State-sponsored hacking groups from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia are actively using Google’s Gemini AI model to support nearly every stage of cyber attacks, according to a new report from Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG).
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2026
2 min read
Microsoft Fixes Notepad Bug That Could Execute Malware Through Markdown Links
Microsoft has patched a serious security flaw in Notepad that could have allowed attackers to trick users into clicking malicious links embedded in Markdown files.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2026
1 min read
North Korean Hackers Use Deepfake Videos and ClickFix Attacks to Target Crypto Firms
North Korean hackers are running highly targeted cyberattacks against companies in the cryptocurrency sector using AI-generated deepfake videos and a technique known as ClickFix to deliver malware on both macOS and Windows systems.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 11, 2026
2 min read
Fugitive Crypto Scam Kingpin Sentenced to 20 Years for $73 Million Pig Butchering Fraud
A dual Chinese and St. Kitts and Nevis national has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in absentia for orchestrating a massive international cryptocurrency investment scam, commonly known as a “pig butchering” or romance baiting scheme, that defrauded victims of more than $73 million.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 10, 2026
2 min read
Chinese Hacker Group Breached All Major Singapore Telcos Using Zero-Day Exploit
A China-linked threat actor tracked as UNC3886 has breached Singapore’s four largest telecommunications providers — Singtel, StarHub, M1, and Simba — at least once during 2025, according to Singaporean authorities.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 10, 2026
2 min read
European Commission Probes Cyberattack on Mobile Device Management System
The European Commission is investigating a cybersecurity breach after discovering that its mobile device management infrastructure was targeted in a cyberattack.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 9, 2026
2 min read
How to Erase Your Digital Footprint in 2026 Without Losing Your Mind
Learn how to reduce your digital footprint in 2026. A realistic guide to removing personal data from Google search results data brokers and social media.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 9, 2026
9 min read
Bithumb Bitcoin Giveaway Error Triggers Sharp Selloff on South Korean Exchange
The mistakenly distributed bitcoin was worth around 44 billion dollars at current market prices.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 8, 2026
2 min read
Shadow Campaigns Reveal Massive Global Cyber Espionage Targeting Governments
A highly advanced state-backed hacking group has been quietly breaking into government and critical infrastructure networks around the world, according to a new investigation by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 8, 2026
4 min read
Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Hacking Hundreds of Snapchat Accounts to Steal Private Photos
A 26-year-old man from Illinois has pleaded guilty to hacking hundreds of women’s Snapchat accounts and stealing private photos that he later kept, sold, or traded online.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 7, 2026
2 min read
Chinese Salt Typhoon Hackers Accused of Breaching Norwegian Companies
Norway has officially accused a Chinese state-linked hacking group of breaking into several organizations inside the country.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 7, 2026
1 min read
Spain’s Ministry of Science Partially Shuts Down IT Systems After Cyber Incident
Spain’s Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades has partially shut down its IT systems following what it describes as a “technical incident,” disrupting several online services used by citizens, universities, and research institutions.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 6, 2026
2 min read



