Daily Cybersecurity News Roundup – January 20, 2026

Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity news! This daily roundup highlights critical vulnerabilities, data breaches, emerging threats, state-sponsored activities, and key patches to help you stay ahead in the fast-changing cyber landscape.

1. Raaga Data Breach Exposes Personal Data of 10.2 Million Users

Published: 2026-01-20

Indian music streaming platform Raaga confirmed a major breach from December 2025, leaking personal information of over 10.2 million users. The stolen data was later offered for sale on underground forums.

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2. NCSC Warns of Pro-Russian Hacktivist Groups Targeting UK Organizations

Published: 2026-01-20

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) issued an alert about sustained attacks by Russian-aligned hacktivists on UK critical infrastructure, local government, and online services.

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3. Google Gemini Prompt Injection Flaw Exposed Private Calendar Data

Published: 2026-01-19

Researchers revealed an indirect prompt injection vulnerability in Google Gemini that bypassed privacy controls via malicious calendar invites, enabling unauthorized access to private meeting data.

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4. Chainlit Vulnerabilities Allow Leak of Sensitive Information

Published: Recent (January 2026)

Two bugs in Chainlit (arbitrary file read and SSRF) can be exploited without interaction to leak credentials, databases, and other sensitive data.

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5. Ingram Micro Ransomware Attack Affected 42,000 Individuals

Published: 2026-01-19

IT distributor Ingram Micro disclosed that its July 2025 ransomware incident exposed personal data of over 42,000 employees and individuals.

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6. Critical WordPress Plugin Vulnerability in Advanced Custom Fields: Extended

Published: 2026-01-20

A flaw in the Advanced Custom Fields: Extended plugin puts over 100,000 WordPress sites at risk of privilege escalation and potential full site takeover.

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7. TP-Link Patches Authentication Bypass in VIGI Cameras

Published: 2026-01-20

A vulnerability in TP-Link’s VIGI surveillance cameras allowed local attackers to bypass authentication via the password recovery feature, exposing devices to remote hacking risks.

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8. New Study: GPT-5.2 Can Reliably Develop Zero-Day Exploits at Scale

Published: 2026-01-20

Experiments show advanced AI models like GPT-5.2 can generate functional zero-day exploits for unknown vulnerabilities, raising concerns about AI-powered cyber threats.

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Stay Vigilant

Cyber threats continue to evolve with AI integration, state-aligned hacktivism, and rapid exploitation of flaws. Patch promptly, monitor for anomalies, and consider multi-layered defenses. For more daily insights, follow trusted sources like The Hacker News, SecurityWeek, and BleepingComputer. Stay safe!

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