VMware has issued security updates addressing three critical vulnerabilities within its Aria Operations for Networks platform, vulnerabilities that pose significant threats of information disclosure and remote code execution risks. The most concerning of these vulnerabilities is a command injection flaw…
Recently discovered vulnerabilities in the Drupal content management system, identified as CVE-2018-7600 and commonly referred to as “Drupalgeddon2,” have raised significant concern due to their potential for enabling attackers to seize control of affected websites. Exploitations leveraging this vulnerability have…
Tensions Escalate Over Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota The ongoing confrontation between the U.S. government and Minnesota authorities continues to heat up this week, centered around immigration enforcement operations that have increasingly asserted a presence in the Twin Cities and other…
Major Data Breach Exposes 4 Million Users of Adult Friend Finder In a significant cybersecurity breach, Adult Friend Finder, a prominent casual dating platform, has fallen victim to a data leak that affects nearly 4 million users. This incident marks…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Multi-factor & Risk-based Authentication Also: Why AI Agents Are Colliding, What Good Governance Ought to Look Like Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • January 30, 2026 From left to right: Suparna Goswami, Anna…
U.S. Data Breach Incidents Reach Unprecedented Heights in 2025 According to recent reports from cybersecurity sources, the United States has witnessed an alarming surge in data breaches, reaching record levels in 2025. This increase in cybersecurity incidents has drawn significant…
Recent disclosures highlight a critical and now-patched security vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows, which has been actively exploited by threat actors. This exploit allows unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges on compromised systems. Identified as CVE-2023-29336, this flaw has been classified…
In a notable cybersecurity case, a British teenager who successfully infiltrated the online accounts of numerous prominent U.S. government officials has been sentenced to two years in a youth detention center. Kane Gamble, now 18, executed a series of cyber…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, a major breach has exposed the personal data of approximately 4 million current and former federal employees. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has confirmed that hackers infiltrated its computer systems, leading to one…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Critical Infrastructure Security, Legislation NASCIO Agenda Highlights AI Policy, Cybersecurity Investments, and Infrastructure Resilience Jennifer Lawinski • January 30, 2026 The National Association of State CIOs’ 2026 agenda is advocating for federal legislation and funding…
