CISA Flags Critical SolarWinds RCE Flaw Actively Exploited in Attacks

Thursday, February 5, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. CISA Flags Critical SolarWinds RCE Flaw Actively Exploited in Attacks — tl;dr: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning regarding a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in SolarWinds Web Help Desk, which is

CISA Issues Guidance to Strengthen Communications Infrastructure Against Cyber Threats

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. CISA Issues Guidance to Strengthen Communications Infrastructure Against Cyber Threats — tl;dr: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), alongside other security agencies, has released a guide to enhance visibility and harden communications infrastructure against cyber espionage threats,

AT&T Customers Eligible for $7,500 in Data Breach Settlement

Monday, February 2, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. AT&T Customers Eligible for $7,500 in Data Breach Settlement — tl;dr: AT&T customers whose personal data was compromised in two significant data breaches can file claims for compensation, potentially receiving up to $7,

Ivanti EPMM Zero-Day RCE Flaws CVE-2026-1281 and CVE-2026-1340 Exploited

Friday, January 30, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. Ivanti EPMM Zero-Day RCE Flaws CVE-2026-1281 and CVE-2026-1340 Exploited — tl;dr: Ivanti has released security updates for two critical zero-day vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-1281 and CVE-2026-1340, affecting Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) versions 12.5.0.0 and prior, 12.

SolarWinds Addresses Four Critical Vulnerabilities in Web Help Desk

Thursday, January 29, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. SolarWinds Addresses Four Critical Vulnerabilities in Web Help Desk — tl;dr: SolarWinds has released security updates for its Web Help Desk software, fixing four critical vulnerabilities that could lead to authentication bypass and remote code execution (RCE). The

Why AI Governance Will Matter More Than Your Next Model Upgrade

It’s been a while since I last wrote a blog post. Not because there was nothing to say — but because most conversations around AI lately have been loud, shallow, and focused on the wrong layer. Everyone is talking about models. Very few are talking about governance. That’s a

Apache Releases 3rd Patch for High-Severity Log4j Vulnerability CVE-2021-45105

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. Apache Releases 3rd Patch for High-Severity Log4j Vulnerability CVE-2021-45105 — tl;dr: The Apache Software Foundation has issued a third patch, version 2.17.0, to address the high-severity vulnerability CVE-2021-45105 in its Log4j logging library. This vulnerability, which

CVE-2026-21509: Microsoft Office Zero-Day Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. CVE-2026-21509: Microsoft Office Zero-Day Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation — tl;dr: Microsoft has disclosed a critical security bypass vulnerability in Office applications, tracked as CVE-2026-21509, which is actively exploited in targeted cyberattacks. This flaw allows attackers to execute unauthorized

Microsoft to Offer Free Windows 10 Security Updates in Europe Post-2025

Monday, January 26, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. Microsoft to Offer Free Windows 10 Security Updates in Europe Post-2025 — tl;dr: In response to regulatory pressure, Microsoft has announced that it will provide free security updates for Windows 10 in Europe after 2025, while continuing to

Critical GNU InetUtils telnetd Flaw Allows Remote Root Access via CVE-2026-24061

Friday, January 23, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. Critical GNU InetUtils telnetd Flaw Allows Remote Root Access via CVE-2026-24061 — tl;dr: A critical vulnerability in GNU InetUtils telnet daemon (telnetd), tracked as CVE-2026-24061, allows remote authentication bypass, enabling attackers to gain root access to affected systems.

Cisco Patches Critical Zero-Day CVE-2026-20045 in Unified CM and Webex

Thursday, January 22, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. Cisco Patches Critical Zero-Day CVE-2026-20045 in Unified CM and Webex — tl;dr: Cisco has released urgent patches for a critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2026-20045, affecting its Unified Communications products and Webex Calling Dedicated Instance. The flaw, with a CVSS

#StopRansomware: Interlock Advisory Released by CISA and FBI

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. #StopRansomware: Interlock Advisory Released by CISA and FBI — tl;dr: The CISA and FBI have issued a joint advisory on Interlock ransomware, first detected in September 2024, targeting businesses and critical infrastructure in North America and Europe. This