OpenAI to Show Ads in ChatGPT for Logged-In U.S. Adults on Free and Go Plans
Jan 17, 2026Ravie LakshmananArtificial Intelligence / Data Privacy OpenAI on Friday said it would start showing ads in ChatGPT to
Researchers Gain Access to StealC Malware Command-and-Control Systems
Security researchers successfully exploited vulnerabilities in the StealC malware infrastructure, gaining access to operator control panels and exposing a threat
ChatGPT Go subscription rolls out worldwide at $8, but it’ll show you ads
OpenAI’s $8 ChatGPT Go subscription, which gives you 10x more messages, is now available in the United States and other
OpenAI says its new ChatGPT ads won’t influence answers
OpenAI has confirmed that ChatGPT will start showing ads in the coming weeks, but it promises that ads won’t influence
StealC hackers hacked as researchers hijack malware control panels
A cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in the web-based control panel used by operators of the StealC info-stealing malware allowed researchers
Black Basta boss makes it onto Interpol’s ‘Red Notice’ list
The identity of the Black Basta ransomware gang leader has been confirmed by law enforcement in Ukraine and Germany, and the
GootLoader Malware Uses 5001,000 Concatenated ZIP Archives to Evade Detection
Jan 16, 2026Ravie LakshmananMalvertising / Threat Intelligence The JavaScript (aka JScript) malware loader called GootLoader has been observed using a
Windows 11 PCs Fail to Shut Down After January Security Update
Microsoft’s January 13, 2026, security update for Windows 11 has triggered a frustrating bug: affected PCs refuse to shut down
Five Malicious Chrome Extensions Impersonate Workday and NetSuite to Hijack Accounts
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered five new malicious Google Chrome web browser extensions that masquerade as human resources (HR) and enterprise
Microsoft: Windows 11 update causes Outlook freezes for POP users
Microsoft is investigating widespread reports that a January Windows 11 security update is causing the classic Outlook desktop client to
Your Digital Footprint Can Lead Right to Your Front Door
Jan 16, 2026The Hacker NewsPrivacy / Data Protection You lock your doors at night. You avoid sketchy phone calls. You’re
LOTUSLITE Backdoor Targets U.S. Policy Entities Using Venezuela-Themed Spear Phishing
Ravie LakshmananJan 16, 2026Malware / Cyber Espionage Security experts have disclosed details of a new campaign that has targeted U.S.