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Laptop with glowing circuit brain showing AI agent vulnerability

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Security Research Finds OpenClaw AI Agent “Trivially Vulnerable” to Hijacking

March 4, 2026

The Oasis researchers document a vulnerability chain that can be initiated from any website the AI agent (or its user) visits, without users needing to interact in any way or being at all aware that they are being compromised. The attack targets the OpenClaw "gateway" that essentially acts as the AI agent's nerve center.

Hacker touching lock showing third-party data breach

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Third-Party Data Breach at Online DIY Firm ManoMano Affects Nearly 38 Million People

March 4, 2026

A third-party data breach at the online DIY platform ManoMano has affected nearly 38 million customers after attackers breached its subcontractor’s Zendesk instance.

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Reddit on the Hook for £14.47M in Children’s Privacy Fines Due To Inadequate Age Checks

March 3, 2026

Reddit has been assessed £14.47 million in fines by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) due to failures to adequately age-gate children under 13, which in turn led to impermissible collection and use of their personal data as well as potential exposure to mature content. The penalty is one of the largest it has issued thus far, and the largest for a children's privacy offense.

Hacker on the phone showing vishing attack on ad tech firm

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Suspected ShinyHunters’ Vishing Attack Hits Ad Tech Firm Optimizely, Leaking Business Information

March 3, 2026

A sophisticated vishing attack by the suspected ShinyHunters cybercrime gang has leaked business contact information from the New York-based ad tech company Optimizely.

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Discord Delays Age Verification After User Backlash

March 3, 2026

Discord's controversial new age verification requirements will be delayed until at least the latter half of 2026, after the sudden announcement of mandatory collection of user ID scans and facial biometrics drew a major backlash from platform users.

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PayPal Loan App Customer Data Breach Results in Unauthorized Transactions and Refunds

March 2, 2026

A software security flaw in PayPal’s loan app leaked customer data for 6 months, forcing the payment giant to issue refunds after unauthorized transactions occurred in some affected accounts.

Chinese flag overlaid on chip showing Chinese hackers cyber espionage

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Google Disrupted Chinese GRIDTIDE Cyber Espionage Operation Active Since 2017

March 2, 2026

A long-term Chinese cyber espionage operation that has been active since at least 2017 and has a count of at least 53 victims has been substantially disrupted, according to the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) and Mandiant.

Man in dark hoodie touching lock showing security breach exposed bank accounts

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Security Breach at the French National Bank Registry Compromises 1.2 Million Bank Accounts

February 26, 2026

A security breach at France’s national bank registry has compromised the personal information of 1.2 million people, after a threat actor downloaded a database containing the information of all bank accounts in the country.

Man in handcuffs on the street showing law enforcement operations on online scams

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INTERPOL-led Law Enforcement Operation Arrests 651 Suspects Linked to Online Scams Across Africa

February 26, 2026

An INTERPOL-led law enforcement operation across 16 African countries has nabbed 651 suspects linked to online scams targeting victims across the continent and worldwide.

Microsoft building showing AI tools and confidential emails

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Bug in Copilot AI Tool Creates Summaries of Confidential Emails

February 26, 2026

Microsoft has downplayed the issue in official communications, stating that the summaries of the confidential emails were not exposed to anyone that did not already have access to the messages in question. There is always some concern about exactly where information goes once AI tools have ingested it, however.

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Security Research Finds OpenClaw AI Agent “Trivially Vulnerable” to Hijacking

Third-Party Data Breach at Online DIY Firm ManoMano Affects Nearly 38 Million People

Reddit on the Hook for £14.47M in Children’s Privacy Fines Due To Inadequate Age Checks

Suspected ShinyHunters’ Vishing Attack Hits Ad Tech Firm Optimizely, Leaking Business Information

Discord Delays Age Verification After User Backlash

PayPal Loan App Customer Data Breach Results in Unauthorized Transactions and Refunds

Google Disrupted Chinese GRIDTIDE Cyber Espionage Operation Active Since 2017

Security Breach at the French National Bank Registry Compromises 1.2 Million Bank Accounts

INTERPOL-led Law Enforcement Operation Arrests 651 Suspects Linked to Online Scams Across Africa

Bug in Copilot AI Tool Creates Summaries of Confidential Emails

Leak of Microsoft Meeting Documents Indicates Company Is Struggling to Keep Up With Security Vulnerabilities Uncovered by Mythos

Cyber Attack by Suspected Iranian Hackers Hits 36 Minnesota Water Utilities, Causing Outages

Feds Warn About Iranian Hackers Expanding the List of Targeted PLCs to Compromise Critical Infrastructure

Out-of-Control AI Agent Strikes Again, Hacks Accounts at Four Additional Services