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When security teams discuss credential-related risks, they typically focus on threats like phishing, malware, and ransomware. These attack techniques continue to evolve and are gaining the attention they deserve. However, one of the most persistent and underappreciated risks to organizational security remains far more common. Reusing nearly identical passwords continues to bypass security controls and often goes unnoticed, even in environments with established password policies. Why password reuse persists despite strong policies Most organizations understand that using the exact same password on multiple systems poses a risk. Security policies, regulatory frameworks, and user awareness training consistently discourage this behavior, and…
From street-level measurements to long-term health studies, researchers are building a clearer picture of how daily exposure to 5G signals affects human health. As 5G antennas increase across Europe, delivering faster downloads, better connectivity, and more reliable streaming, public concern about the potential health effects is also growing. To address these concerns, EU-funded researchers are investigating what everyday exposure to radio-frequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) from 5G actually looks like and what it means for our health. Their findings so far are encouraging. Measuring exposure in real life One of the scientists leading the study is Professor Monica Guxens, a physician…
February’s Snow Moon, the second full moon of 2026, will rise with one of the most beautiful open star clusters in the night sky on Sunday (February 1).The moon will officially be full on February 1st at 5:09pm EST, and will be best visible in your location during moonrise at dusk. It is located in the constellation Leo, hanging below the Honeycomb star cluster. On February 2nd, the moon will be bright and appear full.The best way to see the full moon rise is to find an elevated or open area with a clear view of the eastern horizon. The…
Ravi LakshmananJanuary 28, 2026Vulnerability/Threat Intelligence Google revealed on Tuesday that multiple threat actors, including state adversaries and financially motivated groups, are exploiting critical patched security flaws in RARLAB WinRAR to gain initial access and deploy various payloads. “Although discovered and patched in July 2025, government-sponsored and financially motivated actors associated with Russia and China continue to exploit this n-day across disparate operations,” Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) said in a statement. “The consistent exploit method, a path traversal flaw that allows files to be dropped into the Windows startup folder for persistence, highlights defense gaps in basic application security and…
A major new industry report released in parliament reveals how Britain’s hydrogen sector is keen to invest, expand and create thousands of jobs, but is increasingly frustrated by slow and uncertain policy implementation. While confidence in the long-term role of hydrogen remains strong, businesses warn that weak demand signals pose the biggest threat to the overall progress of the UK hydrogen economy. The findings come from the State of the Hydrogen Nation, a wide-ranging study published by the Hydrogen Energy Association (HEA). The report is based on insights from 142 organizations operating across the hydrogen value chain and provides the…
Ravi LakshmananJanuary 28, 2026Supply chain security/malware Cybersecurity researchers have discovered two malicious packages in the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that contain the ability to deliver a remote access trojan (RAT) while masquerading as a spell checker. The packages named Spellcheckerpy and Spellcheckpy are currently not available for download, but they were previously downloaded over 1,000 times together. “Hidden within the Basque dictionary file was a base64-encoded payload that downloaded a full-featured Python RAT,” said Aikido researcher Charlie Eriksen. “The attackers first published three ‘dormant’ versions with the payload present and no triggers, then flipped the switch with spellcheckpy v1.2.0…
The UK is accelerating its efforts to become the first G7 economy to adopt AI with a massive national effort. Every adult in the UK will now have access to free AI training, as the UK government significantly expands a joint program with industry to equip 10 million workers with practical artificial intelligence skills by the end of this decade. The move marks one of the most ambitious national upskilling initiatives in modern UK history and signals a major shift in how the workforce is prepared for an AI-driven economy. Commenting on this breakthrough AI push, Liz Kendall, Secretary of…
The PAVE-SCAN project aims to build an EGNSS-based AI-driven technology to evaluate road pavements with high accuracy and low cost, improving driver safety and road network operation and maintenance. The maintenance, performance, and safety of road infrastructure are critical concerns for modern society. Increasing traffic volumes, rapid urbanization, and aging infrastructure are increasing the need for efficient and scalable methods to monitor pavement condition. Detecting surface deterioration (cracks, roughness, potholes, deformations, etc.) at an early stage enables timely maintenance, reduces operating costs and increases safety. Traditional inspection approaches, including manual surveys and specialized inspection vehicles, are expensive, labor-intensive, and difficult…
Chalmers University of Technology discusses the importance of a closed nuclear fuel cycle in enhancing sustainability by recycling spent nuclear fuel, allowing for more efficient use of uranium and improved waste management. As the global energy system moves toward low-carbon solutions, nuclear power plants continue to play a role by delivering large-scale, reliable electricity with minimal operational carbon emissions. In Sweden, nuclear energy has long been a key component of the electricity system, accounting for about 30% of total electricity production in 2024. Globally, nuclear power contributed approximately 9% to electricity generation that same year.¹ A promising development for Sweden’s…
“Living off the land” has become a preferred tactic for threat actors in many attack scenarios. This time, an existing “innocuous” component is being used as part of a phishing campaign. By leveraging the reputation of trusted services like PayPal and Zoom, attackers can bypass traditional Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) that whitelist these domains.Recently, Prophet AI investigated a phishing alert that was found to be related to a highly sophisticated variation of this tactic, a Telephone Oriented Attack Delivery (TOAD) campaign armed with Zoom’s own authentication infrastructure.This research highlights not only the ingenuity of modern attackers, but also the need…