> TODAY'S SUMMARY (17 articles)
Today's cybersecurity landscape highlights several critical threats and trends. A newly disclosed vulnerability in WordPress (CVE-2026-87902) is being exploited by attackers, allowing remote code execution without authentication. Additionally, a concerning statistic reveals that 97% of ransomware victims had multi-factor authentication (MFA) enabled, suggesting the need to identify and address other security gaps. Meanwhile, the emergence of CLOSEDQUORUM malware, which utilizes AI models for decision-making, raises alarms about the sophistication of cyber threats. Europe is witnessing a rise in cybercrime targeting public services and technology providers, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures. Finally, vulnerabilities in urllib3 and ImageMagick have been reported, indicating ongoing risks in commonly used software.
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