Threats

Cyber threat actors employ commercial spyware and social engineering to access mobile messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp, targeting individuals such as government officials and civil society organizations across the US, Middle East, and Europe. Users are advised to follow best practice guidance to mitigate risks.

Avast introduced a daily YouTube animated series in December 2025 to inform viewers about prevalent holiday scams.

StarHub and NeutraDC signed an agreement to deploy quantum-safe, low-latency data centre connectivity between Singapore and Indonesia.

Aviz OPB uses User Defined Filtering for deep packet inspection to offer enterprises detailed traffic control and monitoring capabilities.

Netskope's Cloud TAP now integrates with multiple NDR and network tools to deliver packet captures for enhanced threat detection and traffic visibility.

Netskope tests GPT models' ability to generate operational malware code, finding current limits in code reliability despite feasible generation.

Netskope Threat Labs forecasts AI to reshape security practices and threats in 2026 with privacy-focused deployments and new vulnerabilities.

Acronis partnered with Australian MSSP OpSys to deliver Managed Detection and Response services with local data sovereignty.

CISA has updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with three new vulnerabilities under active exploitation, urging organizations to prioritize timely remediation to reduce cyberattack risks. The updates relate to vulnerabilities in WatchGuard Firebox, Gladinet Triofox, and Microsoft Windows.

RedTiger, an open-source red-teaming tool, is circulating with infostealer variants targeting Discord accounts and gaming credentials.

Hackers increased scanning of UK business devices by 300%, prompting BT to introduce AI-based cybersecurity for SMEs.

CISA has added five vulnerabilities with evidence of active exploitation to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, urging federal agencies and organizations to prioritize remediation to reduce cyberattack exposure.