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 Threat actors continue to exploit outdated and overlooked systems, while critical infrastructure grows into an even higher-value target.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. (more…)

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.

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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 (more…)

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This week’s top cybersecurity threats reveal how attackers are targeting core enterprise systems, critical infrastructure, and trusted internal tools to gain access and disrupt operations. A critical vulnerability in SolarWinds Web Help Desk, a ransomware attack that grounded airport systems across Europe, and stealthy abuses of Oracle Database Scheduler functionality all underscore the evolving nature of today’s threat landscape.

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A growing wave of SaaS security threats is shaking up the cybersecurity landscape. This week’s incidents include a massive breach of Salesforce environments via compromised OAuth tokens in Drift, a critical Sitecore vulnerability added to CISA’s KEV catalog, and a confirmed supply-chain breach at Qualys—all underscoring how interconnected software-as-a-service platforms and CMS systems have become primary attack vectors.

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