Daily Cybersecurity News Roundup – February 01, 2026

Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity news! This daily roundup covers critical vulnerabilities, emerging threats, and significant data breaches to keep you informed and secure in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

1. Two Ivanti EPMM Zero-Day RCE Flaws Actively Exploited

Published: 2026-01-30

Ivanti has released security updates to address two zero-day remote code execution vulnerabilities in its Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) that are being actively exploited in attacks, with one added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

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2. Microsoft Patches Actively Exploited Office Zero-Day

Published: 2026-01-31

Microsoft has patched CVE-2026-21509, an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability in Office that allows attackers to bypass OLE security mitigations through malicious files, as part of a broader set of vulnerabilities requiring federal agencies to patch by mid-February.

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3. Check Point’s 2026 Cyber Security Report Highlights Record Attack Levels

Published: 2026-02-02

Check Point Software’s annual report reveals organizations faced an average of 1,968 cyber attacks per week in 2025, a 70% increase since 2023, driven by AI-powered threats, fragmented ransomware operations, and expanded social engineering tactics.

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4. Ransomware Group Qilin Targets SoCal ROC

Published: 2026-02-01

The qilin ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on SoCal ROC, a U.S.-based organization, highlighting the ongoing threat of ransomware to educational and regional entities.

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5. Google Disrupts Extensive Residential Proxy Networks

Published: 2026-01-29

Google has disrupted large-scale residential proxy networks used by cybercriminals for malicious activities, impacting operations that facilitate anonymous cyber attacks and fraud.

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6. North Korean Hacking Group Labyrinth Chollima Splits into Three

Published: 2026-01-30

The notorious North Korean threat actor Labyrinth Chollima has evolved into three distinct hacking groups, potentially increasing the sophistication and volume of state-sponsored cyber espionage operations.

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7. AI-Developed Malware Campaign Targets Iranian Protests

Published: 2026-01-30

A new malware campaign leveraging AI development tools has been deployed to target participants in Iranian protests, demonstrating the growing use of artificial intelligence in state-linked cyber operations.

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8. Japan and Britain Strengthen Cybersecurity Cooperation

Published: 2026-02-02

Japan and Britain have agreed to accelerate collaboration on cybersecurity and critical minerals supply amid growing concerns over China’s regional influence, including launching a new cyber strategic partnership.

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