A week in security (January 26 – February 1)

According to Malwarebytes Labs, the February 2, 2026, post recaps a week of security news covering January 26 to February 1 and highlights a range of topics from breaches to policy updates. The roundup lists several notable stories, including Match, Hinge, OkCupid, and Panera Bread being breached by a ransomware group, with ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen millions of records from Match Group dating apps and Panera Bread.

It also notes ongoing coverage of privacy policy changes at TikTok, Meta’s work on a premium subscription for its apps, and a Microsoft Office zero-day that lets malicious documents slip past security checks. Other items mentioned include reports about malicious Chrome extensions spying on ChatGPT chats, WhatsApp rolling out protections against exploits and spyware, and a warning about a phishing text impersonating AT&T rewards. The article sits alongside links to related threat intel and news items published in January 2026.