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.
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
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
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. Evelyn Stealer Malware Targets Developers via VS Code Extensions — tl;dr: A new malware campaign named Evelyn Stealer is targeting software developers by exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions. This malware is designed to
Monday, January 19, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. CIRO Confirms Data Breach Affecting 750,000 Canadian Investors — tl;dr: The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has confirmed a data breach that has impacted approximately 750,000 Canadian investors. The breach, which occurred last year, raises concerns
Friday, January 16, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. Clop Exploits Oracle EBS CVE-2025-61882: A New Era of Data Extortion — tl;dr: The Clop ransomware gang has exploited a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-61882) in Oracle E-Business Suite, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution. Since August 2025, they have targeted
Thursday, January 15, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. Clop Exploits Oracle EBS Vulnerability CVE-2025-61882 for Data Extortion — tl;dr: The Clop ransomware gang has exploited a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-61882) in Oracle E-Business Suite, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution. This vulnerability has been actively targeted since August
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. Clop Exploits Oracle EBS CVE-2025-61882: A New Era of Data Extortion — tl;dr: The Clop ransomware gang has exploited a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-61882) in Oracle E-Business Suite, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution. Since August 2025, they have targeted
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. ServiceNow Patches Critical CVE-2025-12420 Vulnerability in AI Platform — tl;dr: ServiceNow has addressed a critical security flaw, CVE-2025-12420, in its AI Platform that allowed unauthenticated users to impersonate others and perform unauthorized actions. The vulnerability, with a CVSS
Monday, January 12, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. Microsoft Reports Ransomware Gangs Targeting Cloud Environments with New Tactics — tl;dr: In its Q1 2025 analysis, Microsoft Threat Intelligence warns that ransomware groups are increasingly exploiting cloud environments using sophisticated techniques. Notably, the North Korean state-affiliated actor
Friday, January 9, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. #StopRansomware Advisory: Interlock Ransomware Targets Organizations — tl;dr: The CISA, FBI, and other agencies released a joint advisory on Interlock ransomware, first observed in September 2024, affecting businesses and critical infrastructure in North America and Europe. This ransomware
Thursday, January 8, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. #StopRansomware Advisory: Interlock Ransomware Threats and Mitigation — tl;dr: The CISA, FBI, HHS, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint advisory on Interlock ransomware, first observed in September 2024, which targets businesses and critical infrastructure in North America and
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. Critical RCE Vulnerability in n8n Affects Self-Hosted and Cloud Instances (CVE-2026-21877) — tl;dr: n8n, an open-source workflow automation platform, has reported a critical security vulnerability (CVE-2026-21877) rated 10.0 on the CVSS scale, allowing authenticated remote code execution
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. #StopRansomware: Interlock Ransomware Advisory from CISA and FBI — tl;dr: The FBI and CISA have issued a joint advisory on Interlock ransomware, first identified in September 2024, which targets businesses and critical infrastructure in North America and Europe.
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Monday, January 5, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. Ransomware Group Lynx Targets KiddsServices.com in Latest Cyber Attack — tl;dr: KiddsServices.com, a family-owned restoration company in Lynchburg, VA, has been hit by a ransomware attack from the group Lynx, discovered on January 5, 2026. This
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Friday, January 2, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. #StopRansomware Advisory: Interlock Ransomware Threats and Mitigation — tl;dr: The CISA, FBI, and other agencies have issued a joint advisory on Interlock ransomware, first identified in September 2024, which targets businesses and critical infrastructure in North America and
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Thursday, January 1, 2026 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. Fortinet Confirms Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability in Firewalls (CVE-2024-55591) — tl;dr: In early 2025, Fortinet disclosed a critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-55591) affecting FortiGate firewalls and FortiProxy, rated CVSS 9.6. This flaw allows for authentication bypass and has been
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. Critical SmarterMail Vulnerability CVE-2025-52691 Enables Remote Code Execution — tl;dr: The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has issued a warning about a critical security vulnerability in SmarterTools SmarterMail email software, tracked as CVE-2025-52691, which has a CVSS
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Tuesday, December 30, 2025 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. #StopRansomware Advisory: Interlock Ransomware Targets Organizations — tl;dr: The CISA, FBI, and other agencies have issued a joint advisory on Interlock ransomware, first observed in September 2024, targeting businesses and critical infrastructure in North America and Europe. This
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Monday, December 29, 2025 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. MongoDB CVE-2025-14847 Vulnerability Exploited, Affecting 87,000 Instances — tl;dr: A critical vulnerability in MongoDB, tracked as CVE-2025-14847, is currently under active exploitation, with over 87,000 instances worldwide potentially affected. This flaw, which allows unauthenticated attackers to
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Friday, December 26, 2025 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. Understanding Information Security: Key Concepts and Threats — tl;dr: Information security, or infosec, focuses on protecting data from unauthorized access and mitigating risks associated with information threats. It encompasses the CIA triad—Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability—while also
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Thursday, December 25, 2025 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. Critical Vulnerabilities Target FortiGate, Cisco, and SonicWall Devices - December 2025 — tl;dr: Maritime IT managers face urgent threats from multiple critical vulnerabilities affecting FortiGate, Cisco, and SonicWall devices. Notably, CVE-2025-59718 and CVE-2025-59719 allow unauthenticated access to FortiOS,
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. #StopRansomware Advisory: Interlock Ransomware Threats and Mitigations — tl;dr: The CISA, FBI, and other agencies have issued a joint advisory on Interlock ransomware, first identified in September 2024, which targets businesses and critical infrastructure in North America and
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Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Top 5 Cybersecurity Stories You Should Know 1. DHS Strengthens National Cybersecurity Resilience and Infrastructure Protection — tl;dr: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plays a crucial role in enhancing cybersecurity resilience across the United States. Through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), DHS collaborates