The intersection of cybersecurity and geopolitics is becoming increasingly pronounced, with state-sponsored cyber operations being used as tools of political influence and conflict.

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has introduced a new standard, ETSI EN 304 223, to address cybersecurity requirements for AI models and systems. This standard is crucial for security teams working with AI.

The Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games present a significant cybersecurity challenge. This includes temporary networks, pop-up systems, and numerous partnerships, all of which create a target-rich environment for cyber threat actors.

The increasing complexity of vendor ecosystems and the integration of AI in business operations have heightened third-party cyber risks. CISOs are increasingly concerned about the lack of visibility beyond direct vendors.

A China-aligned advanced persistent threat group, LongNosedGoblin, has been identified targeting government institutions in Southeast Asia and Japan. The group exploits Windows Group Policy to deploy malware and conduct long-term surveillance.

A critical vulnerability has been patched in SonicWall's Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 appliances. This vulnerability, when combined with CVE-2025-23006, allows attackers to achieve unauthenticated remote code execution with root privileges.

A massive network, active for over 14 years, is being used for illegal online gambling and malware distribution, doubling as a command and control (C2) and anonymity infrastructure.

A sophisticated phishing campaign is targeting email users with fake spam filter alerts. These emails impersonate legitimate spam filter notifications and redirect users to spoofed login pages designed to harvest sensitive information.

A recent analysis of nearly 200 data privacy-related insurance claims and 5,000 business websites reveals that 77% of wrongful collection claims stem from web activity. The Meta Pixel alone was cited in 43% of all web privacy claims.

A comprehensive analysis of 10 million devices across 700+ organizations revealed that nearly two-thirds of connected assets were non-traditional IT devices. These included network infrastructure (routers, firewalls) and xIoT devices such as OT.