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Enterprise software creation has accelerated as vulnerability levels rise, Sonatype finds

Critical AIT-GUI flaws expose spacecraft commands and scripts to unauthenticated attackers

Research by: Jaromír Hořejší (@JaromirHorejsi) Key points Introduction We first noticed a ransomware family called StopAndProtect in the middle of May 2026. Further analysis of the infrastructure reveals that the infection chain starts with a ClickFix social-engineering technique, which prompts victims to execute a PowerShell command. This leads to two stages of additional downloaders and

You can’t patch everything. So what do you fix first? Findings in Q2 2026 have changed traditional answers. The latest Quarterly Threat Landscape Report from Rapid7 Labs shows vulnerability disclosures still surging while attackers use automation and AI-assisted tooling to compress the time between disclosure and exploitation. The gap that patch cycles were built to fill is closing. Speed and volume are overwhelming security teams that have relied on traditional patch cycles and reactive programs. Success going forward can’t be about patching as much as possible - it has to be about understanding what matters most and reducing the exposures attackers can actually reach. Here are the four trends that defined Q2 2026, and what they mean for your security program as you define priorities for Q3 and beyond: The volume of disclosures hit another milestone There were 8,539 new high- and critical-severity CVEs (CVSS 7.0–10.0) this quarter- double the number reported in the same quarter last year (4,268). Meanwhile, the number of newly exploited vulnerabilities held roughly steady (40). The takeaway isn’t that exploitation exploded - it’s that disclosure volume is far outstripping what any

UT San Antonio has taken IT systems offline following a cyber incident, disrupting student registration and tuition payments days before term is due to resume

Black Kite finds mid-market is the sweet spot for ransomware as manufacturers are most likely to be hit

Solicitors Regulation Authority sounds the alarm over AI hallucinations and data leaks

UNISOC modem flaw enabled kernel-level code execution through video calls

A cybersecurity expert has demonstrated how computer-generated patterns can successfully prevent surveillance cameras from detecting vehicles - such as the controversial AI-powered Flock licence plate readers that are becoming increasingly common on American streets. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 17th August, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES Colombia’s Ministry of Justice has experienced a ransomware attack that affected part of its technology infrastructure and disrupted public services related to illicit-drug monitoring and legal processes. Officials confirmed that some files were