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Node.js released updates for a critical issue that could cause applications to exit unexpectedly under specific async conditions.

No exploit chain involved, but the availability impact is real - especially given how widely async_hooks are used.

#NodeJS #CyberSecurity #AppSec #DevSecOps #TechNadu
January 14, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Respawn confirmed a security incident in Apex Legends where a bad actor remotely controlled player inputs during live matches.
No malware or RCE identified, but the situation highlights risks tied to privileged access and cheat abuse in live platforms.

#CyberSecurity #GameSecurity #IncidentResponse
January 14, 2026 at 7:35 AM
UK regulator Ofcom has opened an investigation into X over concerns that its AI tool was used to generate sexualized images, including those involving minors.
The case raises difficult questions about AI safeguards, platform responsibility, & how safety laws are enforced.
#OnlineSafety #AIRegulation
January 14, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Researchers warn that Telegram’s built-in proxy can briefly expose real IP addresses when users click certain proxy links.
The issue highlights the difference between traffic obfuscation and true anonymity - and why expectations matter.

#Privacy #CyberSecurity #Telegram #OnlineSafety #DigitalRights
January 13, 2026 at 4:44 PM
A high-severity Broadcom chipset flaw lets attackers disable ASUS routers’ 5 GHz networks with a single wireless frame. Patches are out — update now.

What’s your take?
#CyberSecurity #WiFi #Broadcom #ASUS #Infosec
January 13, 2026 at 3:56 PM
A sophisticated Magecart skimming network is targeting major payment providers through compromised e-commerce checkout pages.
Highly obfuscated JS steals card data in real time.

#CyberSecurity #Magecart #CyberSecurity #Ecommerce #PaymentFraud #Magecart #DataProtection
January 13, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Claims emerge of 8M Armenian government records for sale.
Officials deny an email breach but are investigating a possible platform-level data leak. Infostealers suspected.

#CyberSecurity #DataProtection
January 13, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Most OT disruptions begin in IT environments, not OT systems.
Almog Apirion, CEO & Co-Founder of Cyolo, on identity gaps, AI-driven attacks, and why zero-trust access is becoming critical for OT uptime.

#OTSecurity #ZeroTrust #CyberResilience #IndustrialCyber
January 13, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Dutch hacker gets 7 years for cyberattacks on Rotterdam & Antwerp ports.

Insider + USB malware enabled access to logistics systems for drug smuggling.

#CyberCrime #InsiderThreat #PortSecurity
January 13, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Less than 1% of network data is protected - a growing risk as attacks evolve.

Srinivas Shekar, CEO & Co-Founder of Pantherun Technologies, shares insights on real-time, keyless encryption and defense readiness.

#Cybersecurity #Encryption #DeepTech #DefenseTech
January 13, 2026 at 12:16 PM
A discussion is underway about how platforms communicate age-based changes to parental controls.

Join the discussion and follow TechNadu for thoughtful technology coverage.

#OnlineSafety #DigitalWellbeing #ParentalControls #PrivacyByDesign #TechGovernance
January 13, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Windscribe forms a decentralized privacy alliance with Kagi, Notesnook, Addy. io & Ente.
Independent tools aim to reduce tracking and security risks.

#PrivacyTech #CyberSecurity #Decentralization
January 13, 2026 at 7:12 AM
ESA is investigating a reported cyber incident after attackers claimed access to internal systems and sensitive technical documentation.
The agency has confirmed a criminal inquiry but is limiting public detail while investigations continue.

#CyberSecurity #SpaceTech #DigitalInfrastructure
January 12, 2026 at 5:17 PM
OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT Health, a separate space inside ChatGPT focused on health and wellness conversations.
Health chats are designed to stay isolated, encrypted, and outside AI training workflows, with users retaining full control over their data.
#HealthAI #DigitalHealth #PrivacyDesign
January 12, 2026 at 4:21 PM
California regulators have limited a data broker’s ability to resell personal and health data after privacy law violations.
It’s a reminder that data governance and accountability are becoming central issues - not just technical ones
#DataPrivacy #HealthData #TechPolicy #DigitalRights #CyberSecurity
January 12, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Open source already underpins most modern software.
The EU is now asking how it can better support sustainability, scale, and resilience across open digital ecosystems.
What does a healthy open-source economy look like to you?

#OpenSource #DigitalEcosystems #TechPolicy #FOSS #CyberSecurity
January 12, 2026 at 2:33 PM
University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center confirms ransomware attack exposing patients’ Social Security numbers.
The breach wasn’t disclosed for four months, raising compliance concerns.

#Ransomware #HealthcareCyber #PatientPrivacy #DataProtection
January 12, 2026 at 2:09 PM
California’s privacy regulator fined Datamasters $45K and barred it from reselling Californians’ sensitive health data.
The case reinforces stricter enforcement under the California Delete Act.

#Privacy #HealthData #CPPA #DataProtection #Compliance
January 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Everest Group claims it breached Nissan and exfiltrated 900 GB of data.

A separate forum post alleges a PayPal credential leak affecting 100K+ users.

Both claims remain unverified.

What’s your take?

#CyberSecurity #DataBreach #Nissan #PayPal #Ransomware
January 12, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Burnout in SOC teams is a workflow problem, not just a tooling one. “No matter how much you automate the process, with the current rate of malicious activity & increasingly sophisticated attacks, some manual work is inevitable.”
- Aleksey Lapshin, CEO of ANY.RUN
#CyberSecurity #SOC #MalwareAnalysis
January 12, 2026 at 11:23 AM
A Linux input service flaw shows how local authorization issues can have broad security impact.

Researchers found InputPlumber vulnerabilities that may allow keystroke injection or service disruption if unpatched.

#LinuxSecurity #CyberRisk #VulnerabilityDisclosure #InfoSec
January 12, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Instagram says no breach occurred after password reset email surge - yet external researchers report conflicting findings and millions of emails added to HIBP.

#CyberSecurity #DataPrivacy #Infosec
January 12, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Researchers describe a spear-phishing campaign using malicious documents to deploy a Rust-based RAT across several Middle East sectors.
Rather than dramatic techniques, this campaign shows:
• Familiar delivery methods
• Quiet malware evolution...

#CyberSecurity #ThreatResearch #RustMalware #InfoSec
January 12, 2026 at 9:12 AM
BreachForums’ reported database leak shows how quickly anonymity can unravel when infrastructure fails.
Rather than focusing on personas, this incident highlights:
• The danger of retained metadata
• Software misconfigurations as a recurring risk

#CyberSecurity #DarkWeb #DataLeak #ThreatAwareness
January 12, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Security researchers are once again seeing how real-world news can be repurposed in malware campaigns.

Follow TechNadu for calm, unbiased cybersecurity reporting.

#CyberSecurity #ThreatIntel #MalwareAnalysis #PhishingAwareness #DigitalTrust #TechNadu
January 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM