Microsoft: Windows 11 update causes Outlook freezes for POP users

Microsoft confirmed that the KB5074109 January Windows 11 security update causes the classic Outlook desktop client to freeze and hang for users with POP email accounts.

• Sergiu Gatlan
• January 16, 2026
• 07:12 AM
• 1

A more affordable way to edit PDFs is just $60 for lifetime access

UPDF takes a modern approach to PDF editing by consolidating what you need for PDFs into a single streamlined platform. And for a limited time, you can get lifetime access to that platform for just $59.99 (MSRP $149.99).

• BleepingComputer Deals
• January 16, 2026
• 07:11 AM
• 0

New Webinar: Choose Your Own Investigation — Browser Attack Edition

Modern attacks have shifted focus to the browser, yet detection tools remain largely blind to the crucial activity happening there.

Join Push Security on February 11th for an interactive "choose-your-own-adventure" webinar on ClickFix, credential phishing, and other in-browser attacks we've observed in the wild.

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Hackers now exploiting critical Fortinet FortiSIEM flaw in attacks

Attackers are now exploiting a critical Fortinet FortiSIEM vulnerability with publicly available proof-of-concept exploit code.

• Sergiu Gatlan
• January 16, 2026
• 05:29 AM
• 0

Cisco finally fixes AsyncOS zero-day exploited since November

​Cisco finally patched a maximum-severity AsyncOS zero-day exploited in attacks targeting Secure Email Gateway (SEG) appliances since November 2025.

• Sergiu Gatlan
• January 16, 2026
• 04:20 AM
• 0

Microsoft: Some Windows PCs fail to shut down after January update

Microsoft has confirmed a new issue that prevents Windows 11 23H2 devices with System Guard Secure Launch enabled from shutting down.

• Sergiu Gatlan
• January 16, 2026
• 03:35 AM
• 0

Google now lets you change your @gmail.com address, rolling out

Google has confirmed that it's now possible to change your @gmail.com address. This means that if your current email is xyz@gmail.com, you can now change it to abc@gmail.com.

• Mayank Parmar
• January 15, 2026
• 07:36 PM
• 0

ChatGPT is now more reliable at finding and remembering your past chat

OpenAI is rolling out a big upgrade for ChatGPT with support for advanced chat history search, but the feature is rolling out to Plus and Pro subscribers only.

• Mayank Parmar
• January 15, 2026
• 07:14 PM
• 0

Gootloader now uses 1,000-part ZIP archives for stealthy delivery

The Gootloader malware, typically used for initial access, is now using a malformed ZIP archive designed to evade detection by concatenating up to 1,000 archives.

• Bill Toulas
• January 15, 2026
• 05:54 PM
• 0

Grubhub confirms hackers stole data in recent security breach

Food delivery platform Grubhub has confirmed a recent data breach after hackers accessed its systems, with sources telling BleepingComputer the company is now facing extortion demands.

• Lawrence Abrams
• January 15, 2026
• 04:38 PM
• 0

Hackers exploit Modular DS WordPress plugin flaw for admin access

Hackers are actively exploiting a maximum severity flaw in the Modular DS WordPress plugin that allows them to bypass authentication remotely and access the vulnerable sites with admin-level privileges.

• Bill Toulas
• January 15, 2026
• 03:49 PM
• 0

Verizon blames nationwide outage on a "software issue"

Verizon has confirmed that yesterday's nationwide wireless outage was caused by a software issue, though the company has not shared additional details about what went wrong.

• Lawrence Abrams
• January 15, 2026
• 03:13 PM
• 2

Microsoft Copilot Studio extension for VS Code now publicly available

Microsoft announced that the Copilot Studio extension for the Visual Studio Code (VS Code) integrated development environment is now available to all users.

• Bill Toulas
• January 15, 2026
• 02:08 PM
• 0

This $80 refurbished touchscreen Chromebook ships for free

Not every laptop needs to be a premium, brand-new machine. Sometimes you just need an extra device that works—something you can grab without thinking twice. That's where the refurbished Lenovo 300e Chromebook (2018) makes a lot of sense, especially when it's only $79.99.

• BleepingComputer Deals
• January 15, 2026
• 02:05 PM
• 0

Critical WhisperPair flaw lets hackers track, eavesdrop via Bluetooth audio devices

A critical vulnerability in Google's Fast Pair protocol can allow attackers to hijack Bluetooth audio accessories like wireless headphones and earbuds, track users, and eavesdrop on their conversations.

• Sergiu Gatlan
• January 15, 2026
• 11:13 AM
• 3

How to automate just-in-time access to applications with Tines

Managing just-in-time access at scale is a growing IAM challenge as speed and auditability collide daily. Tines shows how automated workflows can grant, track, and revoke temporary app access without manual effort.

• Tines
• January 15, 2026
• 10:01 AM
• 0

This 5-course guide to getting more out of ChatGPT is just $20

The 2026 ChatGPT Skills & Creativity Bundle is designed to show you how to use AI more intentionally, efficiently, and creatively in everyday life. And for a limited time, you can get lifetime access to it for just $19.99 (MSRP $249.95).

• BleepingComputer Deals
• January 15, 2026
• 07:11 AM
• 0

FTC bans GM from selling drivers' location data for five years

The FTC has finalized an order with General Motors, settling charges that it collected and sold the location and driving data of millions of drivers without consent.

• Sergiu Gatlan
• January 15, 2026
• 04:59 AM
• 3

Palo Alto Networks warns of DoS bug letting hackers disable firewalls

Palo Alto Networks patched a high-severity vulnerability that could allow unauthenticated attackers to disable firewall protections in denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.

• Sergiu Gatlan
• January 15, 2026
• 04:02 AM
• 1

Microsoft disrupts massive RedVDS cybercrime virtual desktop service

Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it disrupted RedVDS, a massive cybercrime platform linked to at least $40 million in reported losses in the United States alone since March 2025.

• Sergiu Gatlan
• January 15, 2026
• 02:11 AM
• 0

ChatGPT's upcoming cross-platform feature is codenamed "Agora"

OpenAI is internally testing a new feature called "Agora," and it could be related to some sort of cross-platform feature that works in real time or some other new product.

• Mayank Parmar
• January 14, 2026
• 10:00 PM
• 0