Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Multi-factor & Risk-based Authentication, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Additionally: Transforming AI Data into AI Defense, Autonomous Border Patrol Robots Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • January 9, 2026 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Mathew Schwartz, Rashmi Ramesh, and Tony Morbin This week, the ISMG editorial…
A recent incident highlights a significant cybersecurity threat involving a counterfeit proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a newly identified vulnerability in WinRAR. This exploit was shared on GitHub with the malicious intent of infecting users who downloaded the code with Venom RAT malware. Researchers from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42, including…
Data Exposure at Oklahoma Department of Securities In a significant cybersecurity incident, a substantial dataset belonging to the Oklahoma Department of Securities (ODS) was left vulnerable on an unsecured storage server for a prolonged period, exposing approximately 3 terabytes of sensitive information. This breach, identified by Greg Pollock, a researcher…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Multi-factor & Risk-based Authentication, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Also: Transforming AI Data into Defensive Strategies, Autonomous Border Patrol Robots Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • January 9, 2026 From top left: Anna Delaney, Mathew Schwartz, Rashmi Ramesh, Tony Morbin This week, a panel of four editors…
A recent incident involving U.S. President Donald Trump has raised concerns about potential protocol breaches regarding sensitive economic data. On his social media platforms, Trump disseminated a chart reflecting job-market statistics that were not scheduled for public release until the following day. The White House subsequently acknowledged this disclosure as…
Apple Addresses Three Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Latest Security Update Apple has recently issued a series of security patches aimed at addressing three zero-day vulnerabilities that have been actively exploited across its platforms, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and Safari. This latest update brings the total number of discovered zero-day…
Ukrainian Police Crack Down on Cybercrime: Two Notable Hacker Groups Arrested In recent operations, Ukrainian law enforcement has dismantled two distinct hacking groups engaging in cybercriminal activities. These arrests highlight the increasing sophistication and boldness of cyber threats targeting both individual citizens and critical infrastructure. The first operation involved the…
International Launches and Aerospace Developments: A 2025 Overview In 2025, China solidified its position as a leader in aerospace with 92 orbital launches, followed by Russia’s 17. Europe managed eight launches, while India, Japan, South Korea, Israel, Iran, and Australia each contributed to the global tally, albeit in smaller numbers.…
Massive Data Breach Exposes 6.6 Million ClixSense Users’ Personal Information In yet another significant data breach, ClixSense, a platform that compensates users for viewing advertisements and completing surveys, has fallen victim, exposing the plaintext passwords and personal information of over 6.6 million users. This incident marks one of the more…
