Topic: ransomware risk

Beware Fake PayPal Alerts: Hackers Steal Logins, Deploy Malware

January 16, 2026

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Beware Fake PayPal Alerts: Hackers Steal Logins, Deploy Malware

A sophisticated cyberattack uses fake PayPal security alerts, starting with phishing emails and escalating through phone-based social engineering to install malware. Attackers abuse legitimate remote monitoring tools like LogMeIn Rescue and AnyDesk to gain persistent access, evading detection by ...

Zoom Fixes Critical Windows Security Flaw - Update Now

Zoom issued an urgent security update for its Windows app due to a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-49457, severity 9.6/10) that could let hackers fully control affected systems. The flaw arises from Zoom’s improper handling of DLLs, allowing attackers to plant malicious files and execute harmful...

Malicious Chrome Extensions Steal HR Platform Credentials

Malicious Chrome extensions disguised as legitimate tools were discovered stealing login credentials and sabotaging security functions on major enterprise HR and ERP platforms. The extensions enabled persistent account access through continuous cookie theft and actively blocked critical security ...