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🏴‍☠️ Killsec Ransomware Hits Ohio Public Safety Website in 2026 Breach

10 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

Killsec ransomware has named publicsafety.ohio.gov as its latest victim, underscoring the growing risks to government digital infrastructure. Experts warn that public sector targets are increasingly vulnerable to cyber extortion and disruption.

Viral ‘Banned by Claude’ Screenshot Debunked: Anthropic Responds to Hoax

10 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

A viral screenshot claimed Anthropic’s Claude AI bans users and shares their details with authorities. Netcrook exposes the image as a hoax and explains how Anthropic really handles policy violations.

🏴‍☠️ Osiris Ransomware Hits American Vanguard: Threats to the Agricultural Sector

10 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

The Osiris ransomware gang has targeted American Vanguard, a leading crop protection firm. This attack highlights growing cyber risks in the agricultural sector and the potential impact on global food supply.

Microsoft Tests Copilot Uninstall Policy for IT Admins | Netcrook Feature

10 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

Microsoft is quietly testing a new policy that allows IT admins to uninstall the Copilot AI assistant from managed Windows 11 devices—but only under strict conditions. Netcrook explores what’s changing, what’s not, and the broader implications for enterprise control.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Enters the Job Market: Opportunity or Threat?

10 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is quietly testing a feature that searches for jobs and optimizes resumes. Our investigation reveals how this could revolutionize recruitment—and the risks it poses for privacy and authenticity.

Old Dogs, New Tricks: Hacking Sound and Windows 11’s Struggle on Ancient Hardware

10 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

In episode 352, the Hackaday Podcast investigates how Windows 11 fares on ancient hardware, creative sound visualizations, and oddball hacks like painting on floppies and corrupting JPEGs. The results challenge assumptions about progress and innovation.

Bose SoundTouch Speakers Saved by Open Source: The Fight Against Forced Obsolescence

10 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

Bose’s planned shutdown of SoundTouch smart speakers sparked outrage. Now, with extended support and the release of official API documentation, the community has a chance to keep these devices alive—revealing the high stakes of smart tech ownership.

CrowdStrike’s $740M Power Play: Securing Machine and AI Identities in the Cloud

10 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

CrowdStrike's $740M acquisition of SGNL signals a major shift in cybersecurity, targeting the risks posed by human, machine, and AI identities in cloud-driven enterprises.

🏴‍☠️ Fog Ransomware Exploits VPN Weaknesses to Attack U.S. Institutions

10 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

Fog ransomware is sweeping through American schools and recreation centers by exploiting stolen VPN credentials, encrypting files, and deleting backups. Learn how this new threat operates and why it signals a critical vulnerability in remote access defenses.

Microsoft's New Teams Gatekeeper Role: PowerShell-Only, Organization-Wide Control

10 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

Microsoft's new Teams External Collaboration Administrator role, rolling out by February 2026, lets organizations delegate external access management without full admin rights. But with PowerShell-only access and organization-wide scope, the new gatekeeper role introduces both security opportunities and challenges.