And it's out!

Zack Whittaker and I have released our report on the pilot survey we conducted to increase awareness about threats security researchers and journalists who report on cybersecurity and cybercrime experience.

We are grateful to all those who responded to the survey and shared a bit of their experiences. Based on what we found in a pilot survey with a non-random sample, I really think we need to do a bigger study that can also do a deeper dive into some questions.

You can read the report in html or download the .pdf version:

html: https://databreaches.net/2026/02/02/under-pressure-exploring-the-effect-of-legal-and-criminal-threats-on-security-researchers-and-journalists/

pdf: https://databreaches.net/wp-content/uploads/security-researcher-journalist-threats-survey-2026.pdf

In conjunction with the release of the report, I've also added a new "Threats" category to DataBreaches.net.

You can also read some overview comments from Zack at
https://this.weekinsecurity.com/new-survey-reveals-how-security-researchers-and-journalists-experience-legal-and-criminal-threats/

My post explaining how this all started is at https://databreaches.net/2026/02/02/threats-results-of-a-pilot-survey-on-threats-and-a-new-category-on-databreaches-net/

#cybersecurity #securityresearch #legalthreats #threats #criminals #databreach #vulernabilities #malware #lawsuit #survey

@zackwhittaker @campuscodi @amvinfe @jgreig @dangoodin @GossiTheDog @lawrenceabrams @euroinfosec

And it's out!

Zack Whittaker and I have released our report on the pilot survey we conducted to increase awareness about threats security researchers and journalists who report on cybersecurity and cybercrime experience.

We are grateful to all those who responded to the survey and shared a bit of their experiences. Based on what we found in a pilot survey with a non-random sample, I really think we need to do a bigger study that can also do a deeper dive into some questions.

You can read the report in html or download the .pdf version:

html: https://databreaches.net/2026/02/02/under-pressure-exploring-the-effect-of-legal-and-criminal-threats-on-security-researchers-and-journalists/

pdf: https://databreaches.net/wp-content/uploads/security-researcher-journalist-threats-survey-2026.pdf

In conjunction with the release of the report, I've also added a new "Threats" category to DataBreaches.net.

You can also read some overview comments from Zack at
https://this.weekinsecurity.com/new-survey-reveals-how-security-researchers-and-journalists-experience-legal-and-criminal-threats/

My post explaining how this all started is at https://databreaches.net/2026/02/02/threats-results-of-a-pilot-survey-on-threats-and-a-new-category-on-databreaches-net/

#cybersecurity #securityresearch #legalthreats #threats #criminals #databreach #vulernabilities #malware #lawsuit #survey

@zackwhittaker @campuscodi @amvinfe @jgreig @dangoodin @GossiTheDog @lawrenceabrams @euroinfosec

The @w3c Security #InterestGroup proposes to make systematic use of threat modeling in W3C to identify potential #threats, vulnerabilities, and safeguards in web specifications.
This guide is designed to help standards #developers make informed decisions about #security and #privacy risks from the beginning of standard development #timetogiveinput

▶️ https://www.w3.org/TR/threat-modeling-guide/

Feedback wlc: https://github.com/w3c/threat-modeling-guide/issues

The @w3c Security #InterestGroup proposes to make systematic use of threat modeling in W3C to identify potential #threats, vulnerabilities, and safeguards in web specifications.
This guide is designed to help standards #developers make informed decisions about #security and #privacy risks from the beginning of standard development #timetogiveinput

▶️ https://www.w3.org/TR/threat-modeling-guide/

Feedback wlc: https://github.com/w3c/threat-modeling-guide/issues

“We should not allow the rise of hard powers to blind us to the fact that the #power of #legitimacy, #integrity, & #rules will remain strong — if we choose to wield it together,” #Carney added.

#Trump did not take kindly to those remarks of unity & dignity, responding with #threats in Davos before yanking the “Board of Peace” invitation.

“ #Canada lives because of the #UnitedStates. Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements,”Trump said.

#MafiaState #geopolitics #law #MadKing

AI will compromise your cybersecurity posture

https://rys.io/en/181.html

#HackerNews #AI #cybersecurity #threats #AI #safety #risk #management #tech #news #cybersecurity #awareness

IBM AI ('Bob') Downloads and Executes Malware

https://www.promptarmor.com/resources/ibm-ai-(-bob-)-downloads-and-executes-malware

#HackerNews #IBM #AI #Malware #Cybersecurity #Threats #AI #Ethics

Observed Agent Sandbox Bypasses

https://voratiq.com/blog/yolo-in-the-sandbox/

#HackerNews #ObservedAgentSandbox #Bypasses #Security #Research #Cybersecurity #Threats #Exploit #Techniques

China Is Worried AI Threatens Party Rule–and Is Trying to Tame It

https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/china-is-worried-ai-threatens-party-ruleand-is-trying-to-tame-it-bfdcda2d

#HackerNews #China #AI #Threats #Party #Rule #Taming #Technology #Governance

ANNOUNCE: Survey on threats experienced by journalists and security researchers

Are you a security researcher or a journalist in the cybersecurity/cybercrime space?

DataBreaches.net and Zack Whittaker at this.weekinsecurity.com are conducting a survey on the types of threats researchers and journalists have faced, including legal threats or legal process and threats of violence from cybercriminals.

The survey is at https://forms.gle/P9jr6VxfD1LV6odg9

Please complete the survey and share the link on social media and with your colleagues and friends to help us understand how widespread some problems may be.

Reposts with more tags to other individuals would be appreciated.

#journalism #pressfreedom #cybersecurity #risk #threats

@campuscodi @zackwhittaker @jgreig @lawrenceabrams @briankrebs @amvinfe

US threatens EU digital services market access

https://twitter.com/ustraderep/status/2000990028835508258

#HackerNews #US #EU #DigitalServices #Trade #Threats

SmartTube Compromised

https://www.aftvnews.com/smarttubes-official-apk-was-compromised-with-malware-what-you-should-do-if-you-use-it/

#HackerNews #SmartTube #Compromised #malware #security #privacy #threats #AFTVNews

GrapheneOS is leaving France after receiving threats from law enforcement

https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/115606319562587450

#HackerNews #GrapheneOS #France #LawEnforcement #Threats #PrivacyTech

You can read the whole article for yourself at this link to an archived version:

Trump Accuses Democrats of Sedition, ‘Punishable by Death,’ Over Message to the Military

President Trump was reacting to a video that reminded members of the military that they are not supposed to obey illegal orders.
https://archive.is/FgARb

#NoPaywall #News #Press #DonaldTrump #Trump #GOP #Politics #Threats #Violence

AI is killing privacy. We can't let that happen

https://www.fastcompany.com/91435189/ai-privacy-openai-tracking-apps

#HackerNews #AI #Privacy #Threats #OpenAI #Surveillance #DigitalRights #DataProtection

#Trump Officials Accused of Mob Tactics to Kill a #Climate Measure

Nations were poised to approve the first fee on #pollution from #ships. That’s when the Trump admin began the #threats.

Among other threats from US officials, Secretary of #State #MarcoRubio personally called officials in several countries to threaten financial penalties & other punishments if they continued to support the ship pollution agreement.

#MafiaState #law #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/climate/trump-climate-international-bullying.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

These & other #threats, including #tariffs, #sanctions & the revocation of diplomats’ #US #visas, effectively killed the deal, according to the 9 American, European & developing-nation diplomats directly involved in the negotiations. They spoke on the condition of anonymity out of fear of #retribution from the #Trump admin.

#MafiaState #law #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis

#Trump Officials Accused of Mob Tactics to Kill a #Climate Measure

Nations were poised to approve the first fee on #pollution from #ships. That’s when the Trump admin began the #threats.

Among other threats from US officials, Secretary of #State #MarcoRubio personally called officials in several countries to threaten financial penalties & other punishments if they continued to support the ship pollution agreement.

#MafiaState #law #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/climate/trump-climate-international-bullying.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

NPM flooded with malicious packages downloaded more than 86k times

https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/10/npm-flooded-with-malicious-packages-downloaded-more-than-86000-times/

#HackerNews #NPM #malicious #packages #security #vulnerabilities #cyber #threats #software #development