It's been a bit light on news over the last 24 hours, but we've got a couple of noteworthy updates: a failed nation-state attack on critical infrastructure and a new feature from a popular password manager to help combat phishing. Let's dive in:
Sandworm's Failed Wiper Attack on Poland's Energy Grid ⚠️
- The Russian state-sponsored group Sandworm (also known as APT44, UAC-0113, or Seashell Blizzard) has been linked to a failed cyberattack on Poland's energy infrastructure in late December 2025.
- The group attempted to deploy a new destructive data-wiping malware, dubbed DynoWiper (detected as Win32/KillFiles.NMO), targeting combined heat and power plants and renewable energy management systems.
- Polish officials confirmed the attacks were stopped, highlighting the ongoing threat from nation-state actors to critical infrastructure and the importance of robust defensive measures.
🤖 Bleeping Computer | https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sandworm-hackers-linked-to-failed-wiper-attack-on-polands-energy-systems/
1Password Boosts Phishing Protection 🔒
- 1Password has rolled out new pop-up warnings for suspected phishing sites, aiming to prevent users from manually entering credentials on malicious or typosquatted domains.
- This feature adds an extra layer of defence beyond the existing URL matching, which prevents auto-filling, by explicitly alerting users who might otherwise overlook subtle domain discrepancies.
- Available automatically for individual and family plans, and configurable for enterprise admins, this update addresses the growing threat of sophisticated, AI-enhanced phishing scams.
🤖 Bleeping Computer | https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/1password-adds-pop-pup-warnings-for-suspected-phishing-sites/
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