ICS/OT New Reports Reinforce Cyberattack’s Role in Maduro Capture Blackout US officials told The New York Times that cyberattacks were used to turn off the lights in Caracas and disrupt air defense radars. Eduard KovacsJanuary 19, 2026
Artificial Intelligence Cyber Insights 2026: Social Engineering We've known that social engineering would get AI wings. Now, at the beginning of 2026, we are learning just how high those wings can... Kevin TownsendJanuary 16, 2026
Government Cybersecurity Firms React to China’s Reported Software Ban China has more than 5,000 cybersecurity companies and all the top 20 firms are working with the government. Eduard KovacsJanuary 16, 2026
Management & Strategy Former CISA Director Jen Easterly Appointed CEO of RSAC Easterly will be leading the world-renowned cybersecurity conference and other RSAC programs. Eduard KovacsJanuary 16, 2026
Endpoint Security New ‘StackWarp’ Attack Threatens Confidential VMs on AMD Processors Researchers have disclosed technical details on a new AMD processor attack that allows remote code execution inside confidential VMs. Eduard KovacsJanuary 15, 2026
Malware & Threats VoidLink Linux Malware Framework Targets Cloud Environments Designed for long-term access, the framework targets cloud and container environments with loaders, implants, and rootkits. Ionut ArghireJanuary 15, 2026
Cybercrime RedVDS Cybercrime Service Disrupted by Microsoft and Law Enforcement RedVDS enables threat actors to set up servers that can be used for phishing, BEC attacks, account takeover, and fraud. Eduard KovacsJanuary 14, 2026
Malware & Threats Predator Spyware Turns Failed Attacks Into Intelligence for Future Exploits The Predator spyware is more sophisticated and dangerous than previously realized. Kevin TownsendJanuary 14, 2026
Vulnerabilities Microsoft Patches Exploited Windows Zero-Day, 111 Other Vulnerabilities Two vulnerabilities patched this month by Microsoft were disclosed publicly before fixes were released. Eduard KovacsJanuary 13, 2026
Funding/M&A CrowdStrike to Acquire Browser Security Firm Seraphic for $420 Million News of the move to acquire Seraphic comes less than a week after CrowdStrike announced an agreement to acquire identity security startup SGNL for... Mike LennonJanuary 13, 2026
Network Security Cyber Insights 2026: External Attack Surface Management AI will assist companies in finding their external attack surface, but it will also assist bad actors in locating and attacking the weak points. Kevin TownsendJanuary 13, 2026
Management & Strategy Cyber Fraud Overtakes Ransomware as Top CEO Concern: WEF Ransomware remains the biggest concern for CISOs in 2026, according to WEF’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 report. Eduard KovacsJanuary 13, 2026
CISO Strategy Cyber Insights 2026: What CISOs Can Expect in 2026 and Beyond Here we examine the CISO Outlook for 2026, with the purpose of evaluating what is happening now and preparing leaders for what lies ahead... Kevin TownsendJanuary 12, 2026
M&A Tracker EU Sets February Deadline for Verdict on Google’s $32B Wiz Acquisition The record-breaking deal has already received a green light from the US government. Eduard KovacsJanuary 12, 2026
Government Tim Kosiba Named NSA Deputy Director Kosiba, a veteran of the Intelligence Community with over 30 years of federal service, returns to the agency as its most senior civilian leader. Mike LennonJanuary 9, 2026
Vulnerabilities CISA Closes 10 Emergency Directives as Vulnerability Catalog Takes Over The Emergency Directives were retired because they achieved objectives or targeted vulnerabilities included in the KEV catalog. Ionut ArghireJanuary 9, 2026
Government UK Government Unveils New Cyber Action Plan The UK government’s cyber action plan is by the government for the government, and has no advice for the private sector nor CNI. Kevin TownsendJanuary 8, 2026
Funding/M&A CrowdStrike to Buy Identity Security Firm SGNL for $740 Million in Cash The deal aims to bolster CrowdStrike's Falcon platform with "continuous identity" protection to secure human and AI-driven access in real-time. Mike LennonJanuary 8, 2026
IoT Security Researchers Expose WHILL Wheelchair Safety Risks via Remote Hacking CISA advisory warns that unauthenticated Bluetooth access in WHILL devices allows for unauthorized movement. Eduard KovacsJanuary 8, 2026
Vulnerabilities Critical HPE OneView Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks The maximum-severity code injection flaw can be exploited without authentication for remote code execution. Ionut ArghireJanuary 8, 2026