> TODAY'S SUMMARY (15 articles)
Today's cybersecurity landscape highlights several significant threats and trends. Microsoft reported an alarming 7.3 billion phishing emails detected in Q3 2026, indicating a surge in phishing tactics. U.S. agencies warned of attacks on industrial refrigeration systems, potentially causing severe disruptions and hazards. The CISA flagged a critical vulnerability in SonicWall SonicOS, emphasizing the urgency for organizations to address this flaw amid reports of exploitation. Additionally, hackers are logging in using stolen credentials within an average of just eight minutes post-infection. On a more positive note, open-source solutions like Wirken are emerging to mitigate risks associated with AI agents. Finally, a notable incident involves a major data breach of 22 million French motorists' data, underscoring ongoing data security challenges.
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An update on the work to make Principles Based Assurance (PBA) usable in practice.
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Trial project makes vulnerability scanning easier.
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