Global Cybersecurity

In the first week of 2026, cybersecurity teams received a clear warning: attackers aren’t waiting. Threat actors continue to exploit outdated and overlooked systems, while critical infrastructure grows into an even higher-value target. CISA KEV Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog expanded by nearly 20 percent in 2025, and the latest additions highlight a troubling trend. Several newly listed vulnerabilities demonstrate how quickly unpatched systems are being weaponized, including:

• A maximum-severity remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in HPE OneView that is now confirmed as actively exploited
• A Microsoft Office PowerPoint flaw from 2009 that is still delivering successful attack payloads
• 139 GB of stolen engineering and utility project data reportedly offered for sale on underground marketplaces
  

Each of these entries in the CISA KEV catalog targets technologies that support infrastructure operations, and they succeed for one primary reason: patching continues to lag behind exploitation.

Below, we break down what these CISA KEV updates mean and what security leaders need to prioritize now.

This week’s cybersecurity landscape isn’t defined by a single, high-profile incident but by a global pattern of silent, high-impact targeting that often goes unnoticed. Apple recently issued a new round of cyber threat alerts to users across dozens of countries, warning that they could be targets of state-backed hacking and surveillance campaigns. While these alerts may not resemble traditional data breach, they highlight some of the most dangerous forms of data exposure: quiet, persistent attacks aimed at high-value individuals.

For security and risk leaders, this evolving threat landscape raises three critical questions:

1. What do these Apple threat alerts reveal about potential data breach ?
2. How does state-backed surveillance change our understanding of data breach risks?
   

What steps should organizations take to protect high-risk users and sensitive data?

The world is facing escalating global cyber threats, as attackers grow more sophisticated and aggressive. This week, a leak from a Chinese hacking contractor exposed state-linked tools and target lists, while research shows a worldwide surge in cyber-attacks driven by ransomware and Gen AI. Pakistan alone reported over 5.3 million attacks in just nine months, highlighting how rapidly adversaries are expanding across emerging digital economies.
From governments to multinational enterprises, these developments underscore the rising complexity of attack campaigns and the urgent need for threat-informed defense programs that address today’s global cyber threats.

Across industries, from higher education to healthcare and global tech, cybersecurity incidents this week highlight a critical lesson: organizations often overlook foundational risks. A mismanaged vendor handoff exposed hundreds of thousands of sensitive files, while new research revealed the financial and operational impact of healthcare cyber incidents. Even Google emphasized that security leaders should focus on essential controls rather than chasing hype, underscoring the importance of robust vendor risk management practices.

AI-driven deception, hybrid-cloud identity compromise, and ransomware attacks on under-resourced institutions are redefining today’s cyber threat landscape. These evolving threats challenge even the most mature security programs, exposing new gaps in defense and detection. This week’s top incidents highlight how adversaries are leveraging AI-driven tactics, exploiting hybrid infrastructures, and targeting sectors least equipped to respond

From deepfake voice scams to cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, the global threat landscape is evolving fast, and CISOs are under growing pressure to adapt. This week’s leading cybersecurity threats reveal a critical shift: attackers are moving away from brute-force tactics toward identity-based attacks that exploit human behavior and trust.

Whether it’s generative AI used to impersonate executives, coordinated intrusions targeting operational technology systems, or the credential abuse spreading across mobile devices, these modern identity-based attacks share one common weakness, trust. And without the right verification controls in place, that trust can quickly become an open door.

Below are three emerging cyber threat vectors every CISO should be tracking right now, along with key insights and actionable strategies to strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity posture.

From infrastructure vendors to online gaming and airline systems, cybercriminals are exploiting every layer of the digital supply chain. This week’s biggest incidents highlight how fast these attacks are evolving, leveraging zero-day vulnerabilities, source code theft, and IoT botnets to compromise enterprise software.
Below are the top zero-day vulnerabilities and related cyber threats to track this week, plus key steps to help your organization mitigate them.

Cyber attackers are rapidly exploiting newly disclosed and zero day vulnerabilities across enterprise systems, from business-critical ERP platforms to open-source infrastructure and global supply chains. This week’s top threats show how quickly exploitation can begin once details become public, impacting Oracle E-Business Suite, Redis servers, and corporate networks worldwide.

From edge firewalls to business-critical applications and web browsers, attackers are actively exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities across the digital ecosystem. This week, three high-severity threats have surfaced, exposing core systems to remote code execution and full compromise. Organizations must act quickly to mitigate these risks and secure exposed infrastructure.