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Received β€” 3 February 2026 ⏭ The Register – Security

Critical React Native Metro dev server bug under attack as researchers scream into the void

3 February 2026 at 20:01

Too slow react-ion time

Baddies are exploiting a critical bug in React Native's Metro development server to deliver malware to both Windows and Linux machines, and yet the in-the-wild attacks still haven't received the "broad public acknowledgement" that they should, according to security researchers.…

DIY AI bot farm OpenClaw is a security 'dumpster fire'

3 February 2026 at 11:14

Your own personal Jarvis. A bot to hear your prayers. A bot that cares. Just not about keeping you safe

OpenClaw, the AI-powered personal assistant users interact with via messaging apps and sometimes entrust with their credentials to various online services, has prompted a wave of malware and is delivering some shocking bills.…

Notepad++ hijacking blamed on Chinese Lotus Blossom crew behind Chrysalis backdoor

3 February 2026 at 00:23

The group targets telecoms, critical infrastructure - all the usual high-value orgs

Security researchers have attributed the Notepad++ update hijacking to a Chinese government-linked espionage crew called Lotus Blossom (aka Lotus Panda, Billbug), which abused weaknesses in the update infrastructure to gain a foothold in high-value targets by delivering a newly identified backdoor dubbed Chrysalis.…

Received β€” 2 February 2026 ⏭ The Register – Security

StopICE hacked to send alarming text messages, admins accuse border patrol agent of sabotage

2 February 2026 at 20:16

The ICE-tracking service says it doesn't store usernames or addresses

ICE-reporting service StopICE has blamed a US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent for attacking its app and website and sending users text messages warning them that their information had been "sent to the authorities."…

Russia-linked APT28 attackers already abusing new Microsoft Office zero-day

2 February 2026 at 19:18

Ukraine’s CERT says the bug went from disclosure to active exploitation in days

Russia-linked attackers are already exploiting Microsoft's latest Office zero-day, with Ukraine's national cyber defense team warning that the same bug is being used to target government agencies inside the country and organizations across the EU.…

McDonald's is not lovin' your bigmac, happymeal, and mcnuggets passwords

Your favorite menu item might be easy to remember but it will not secure your account

Change Your Password Day took place over the weekend, and in case you doubt the need to improve this most basic element of cybersecurity hygiene, even McDonald's – yes, the fast food chain – is urging people to get more creative when it comes to passwords. …

Infrastructure cyberattacks are suddenly in fashion. We can buck the trend

2 February 2026 at 11:15

Don't be scared of the digital dark – learn how to keep the lights on

OpinionΒ  Barely a month into 2026, electrical power infrastructure on two continents has tested positive for cyberattacks. One fell flat as attempts to infiltrate and disrupt the Polish distribution grid were rebuffed and reported. The other, earlier attack was part of Operation Absolute Resolve, the US abduction of Venezuela's President Maduro from Caracas on January 3.…

Why native cloud security falls short

2 February 2026 at 09:00

Your cloud security must stand alone

Partner ContentΒ  As cloud adoption accelerates, many organizations are increasingly relying on the native security features offered by cloud service providers (CSPs). The ability to manage web application firewalls (WAF), data encryption, and key management (KMS) within a single provider ecosystem appears efficient and convenient. However, when security and reliability are viewed through the lens of enterprise risk management, this convenience may come at a significant cost.…

Open-source AI is a global security nightmare waiting to happen, say researchers

Also, South Korea gets a pentesting F, US Treasury says bye bye to BAH, North Korean hackers evolve, and more

Infosec in BriefΒ  As if AI weren't enough of a security concern, now researchers have discovered that open-source AI deployments may be an even bigger problem than those from commercial providers. …

Received β€” 1 February 2026 ⏭ The Register – Security

Thousands more Oregon residents learn their health data was stolen in TriZetto breach

30 January 2026 at 19:32

Parent company Cognizant hit with multiple lawsuits

Thousands more Oregonians will soon receive data breach letters in the continued fallout from the TriZetto data breach, in which someone hacked the insurance verification provider and gained access to its healthcare provider customers across multiple US states.…

Java developers want container security, just not the job that comes with it

30 January 2026 at 01:12

BellSoft survey finds 48% prefer pre‑hardened images over managing vulnerabilities themselves

Java developers still struggle to secure containers, with nearly half (48 percent) saying they'd rather delegate security to providers of hardened containers than worry about making their own container security decisions.…

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