The Australian cybersecurity agency has warned local businesses against uploading customer data and files to AI chatbots or genAI platforms
https://www.cyber.gov.au/business-government/secure-design/artificial-intelligence/artificial-intelligence-for-small-business
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Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US and Israeli cybersecurity software, sources say
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/beijing-tells-chinese-firms-stop-using-us-israeli-cybersecurity-software-sources-2026-01-14/
-Voice cloning defenses still weak, can be bypassed
-Russia fines 33 telcos for surveillance non-compliance
-AVCheck admin arrested at Amsterdam airport
-India wants smartphone source code access
-India bolsters crypto KYC
-Vietnam banks to block rooted devices
-Malaysia bans Twitter
-Ransomware attack cripples Belgian hospitals
-Cyberattack on Polish power grid
-South Korea considers Coupang CEO travel ban
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Risky Bulletin: Russia fines 33 telcos for surveillance non-compliance - Risky Business Media
Russia fines 33 telcos for surveillance non-compliance, AVCheck admin is arrested in Amsterdam, Poland repels an attack on its power grid, [Read More]

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Voice cloning defenses still weak, can be bypassed
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Security firm Red Asgard has uncovered new infrastructure used by North Korean hackers for their Contagious Interview campaigns.
"We found North Korean malware in a client's Upwork project. Then we spent five days mapping the attackers' infrastructure."

Red Asgard
Hunting Lazarus: Inside the Contagious Interview C2 Infrastructure
We found North Korean malware in a client's Upwork project. Then we spent five days mapping the attackers' infrastructure.
India toughens KYC requirements for crypto platforms
They'll have to obtain a govt ID scan, tax numbers, selfie, and geolocation data for all customers
Platforms also have to verify bank accounts, emails, and phone numbers before allowing users on their services


The Hindu
Selfie, ‘penny-drop’ mandated as KYC for crypto customers in India
India mandates selfies and 'penny drop' for crypto KYC, discouraging ICOs and ensuring strict anti-money laundering measures.
Russia's telecommunications watchdog has fined 33 telecom operators for failing to install traffic inspection and content filtering equipment
Fines were imposed on both telcos and responsible employees
https://rkn.gov.ru/press/news/news74975.htm
Indian officials are working on new legislation that will force all smartphone makers to share their source code with the government.
The government will also be able to force companies to change their software if needed
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/india-proposes-forcing-smartphone-makers-give-source-code-security-overhaul-2026-01-11/
Vietnamese banks will be required to disable their mobile banking apps on rooted devices starting in March
Mobile apps will also be disabled if a debugger is attached to the device


vietnam.vn
Android phones imported from abroad will have difficulty running banking apps starting March 1st.
The new regulations will directly impact jailbroken iPhones and imported Android phones that have been tampered with to install Vietnamese language...
"Poland's power system faced its largest cyberattack in years in the last week of December"
"The failed attack aimed to disrupt the communication between renewable installations and the power distribution operators"
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/massive-cyberattack-polish-power-system-december-failed-minister-says-2026-01-13/
McDonalds Romania fined for (undisclosed?) security breach


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Compania Premier Restaurants România, care operează reÈ›eaua de restaurante McDonald's pe piaÈ›a din România, a fost amendată pentru încÄ...