CyberAware UK Weekly Recap: DarkWatch Stats, Chainalysis Breach, and More
Welcome to our Sunday recap for the week ending 1 November 2026. Here's what you need to know.
DarkWatch by the numbers
This week, DarkWatch captured 182,240 items, tracking 36,230 entities and raising 3,179 alerts. There are currently 11 active targets. Notably, a new ransomware-as-a-service operation called DragonForce has emerged, with an active dark web leak site.
Chainalysis confirms breach
Chainalysis has confirmed that attackers accessed internal tools and exposed customer identity data. If you're a customer, be vigilant for phishing attempts. For everyone, it's a reminder to review your account security.
Ivanti flaws chained for root access
Attackers are exploiting three vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure to gain unauthenticated root access. The vendor has rated this critical. If your organisation uses Ivanti, ensure patches are applied promptly.
ChatGPT shared links pose risk
New research shows that a shared ChatGPT link could allow an attacker to run code in your session and read private chats. Be cautious about who you share links with and keep your browser updated.
Next week preview
Join us next week as we explore how to spot fake shopping sites ahead of the holiday season, and we'll guide you through setting up two-step verification.
Actionable takeaway
Take five minutes today to review your social media privacy settings. Ensure you're not oversharing personal information that could be used against you.
Stay safe, and we'll be back tomorrow.
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