A week in security (October 5 – October 11)
A list of topics we covered in the week of October 5 to October 11 of 2026
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ASOS breach update: Hackers stole customer details and shopping searches
Stolen ASOS data includes shopping searches as well as personal details, so customers should watch out for convincing phishing messages.
Update Chrome and ChromeOS to fix critical security issues
Google has released a new update for the Chrome browser and ChromeOS. There are a lot of security fixes in them so don't delay.
Another ShinyHunters suspect arrested
The net is tightening around the Shiny Hunters cybercrime group following the reported arrest of a second member.
ASOS “hackers” send push notifications to customers
ASOS customers received a push notification regarding a breach of the company. Here's what we know so far.
Domino’s customers targeted in credential stuffing attacks
Domino's is warning customers by email that their accounts have been compromised in a credential stuffing attack.
Bank CISO On Social Engineering Defense
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine Sausalito, Calif. – Oct. 5, 2026 – Listen to the Podcast Episode Kevin Novak is the CISO at Evansville, Ind.-based Old National,
A week in security (September 28 – October 4)
A list of topics we covered in the week of September 28 to October 4 of 2026
Pentagon breach exposes Social Security numbers and military records of millions
Social Security numbers and other personal details of military personnel and their families were exposed in a months-long Pentagon breach.
Hackers steal protective order and foster care records from Arizona courts
Attackers copied sensitive court records, including more than 150,000 foster care reports, raising privacy and safety concerns for those Arizonans affected.
ShinyHunters trades financial extortion for a reckless war of ego with the FBI
Cybercrime experts are stunned as ShinyHunters risks agent safety and intense federal heat in a bizarre attempt to force the retraction of an agency advisory. The post ShinyHunters trades financial ex
FBI agents’ blood tests and doctors’ notes surface after breach
A “shellfish and banana allergy” is among the details in medical records hackers showed reporters. They claim to hold records on thousands of FBI staff.
A week in security (September 21 – September 27)
A list of topics we covered in the week of September 21 to September 27 of 2026
U.S. Soldier Gets 70 Months in Prison for AT&T, Verizon Extortions
A U.S. Army soldier who pleaded guilty to hacking into multiple telecommunications companies and stealing mobile call and text metadata for more than 100 million AT&T customers in 2024 was senten
Update Chrome: 108 security fixes for desktop, new release for Android
Google has released Chrome 154 for desktop and begun rolling out Chrome 155 for Android. Here’s what to check on your device.
Google’s location data privacy failures draw a €403 million fine
Turning off Location History did not necessarily stop Google from recording where users went. Ireland’s privacy regulator has now fined the company €403 million.
ShinyHunters claims FBI breach was revenge for “false” report
The extortion group says it stole sensitive data on FBI agents and job applicants, and wants the bureau to retract a warning about its tactics.
Some cheap smart glasses are a security disaster
Tests found that some cheap smart glasses can be hijacked over Bluetooth, exposing their owners’ photos, videos, and personal data.
Researchers used Claude to hack OpenAI
Claude helped researchers break into OpenAI in under 72 hours, and exposed how quickly AI is lowering the bar for sophisticated hacking.
Gemini’s breach of real companies exposes an AI guardrail problem
Gemini crossed the boundaries of a capture-the-flag test and accessed systems belonging to three real companies.