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. Cybersecurity Experts Warn of Rising Ghost Tapping Scam Targeting Credit Cards, Digital Wallets
Published: 2026-01-29
Criminals are using specialized equipment to steal credit card information by getting close to victims, exploiting NFC technology in contactless cards and phone wallets.
2. Survey of 100+ Energy Systems Reveals Critical OT Cybersecurity Gaps
Published: 2026-01-29
A study by OMICRON highlights unpatched devices, flat networks, and hidden assets in energy OT networks, with critical issues detected quickly across global installations.
3. Hottest Cybersecurity Open-Source Tools of the Month: January 2026
Published: 2026-01-29
This roundup features tools like CERT UEFI Parser for exposing UEFI vulnerabilities and others gaining traction for enhancing security in various environments.
4. Preparing for Looming National Cyber Security Threats in 2026 and Beyond
Published: 2026-01-29
AI is expected to supercharge cyber attacks, making them faster and more automated, while targeting national security and economic stability.
5. Operation Winter SHIELD: FBI Issues Call to Arms for Organizations to Improve Cybersecurity
Published: 2026-01-29
The FBI outlines ten actions for organizations to defend networks against cybercriminal and nation-state threats, tied to national strategies over the next ten weeks.
6. Recognize Data Privacy Day by Protecting Your Small Business from Cybercriminals
Published: 2026-01-28
The FTC updates resources on cybersecurity for small businesses, covering topics like email authentication, phishing protection, and vendor security practices.
7. Fortinet Releases Guidance to Address Ongoing Exploitation of Authentication Bypass Vulnerability CVE-2026-24858
Published: 2026-01-28
Fortinet disabled and reinstated FortiCloud SSO to mitigate the flaw allowing attackers to access devices, urging users to check for compromises and apply updates.
8. Cybersecurity News | Daily Recap [27 Jan 2026]
Published: 2026-01-27
Emergency fixes issued for Microsoft’s Office zero-day CVE-2026-21509 and a critical VMware vCenter flaw CVE-2024-37079, plus other threats like Dormakaba vulnerabilities and infostealers.
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