Saturday, January 17, 2026

๐Ÿ” Cybersecurity [17-Jan-2026]

 

Cybersecurity

Critical Vulnerabilities & Zero-Days

Cisco Patches Critical AsyncOS Zero-Day (CVE-2025-20393)

Cisco released fixes for CVE-2025-20393, a CVSS 10.0 zero-day RCE vulnerability in AsyncOS exploited by China-linked APT via email security appliances since November 2025. Critical for organizations using Cisco email security products. Source: HelpNetSecurity

Google Chrome WebView Vulnerability (CVE-2026-0628) Requires Immediate Patching

High-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome WebView allows code injection in apps and browsers. Users should update immediately to patch CVE-2026-0628. Affects multiple applications relying on WebView. Source: eSecurityPlanet

Patch Management & Updates

Microsoft January 2026 Patch Tuesday: 112 Vulnerabilities

Microsoft released its January 2026 Patch Tuesday addressing 112 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, Edge, SharePoint, SQL Server, and SMB protocols. Organizations should prioritize updates immediately. Source: Talos Intelligence

SAP Releases January 2026 Security Patches for Critical Vulnerabilities

SAP published January 2026 Security Patch Day with 17 new security notes addressing critical vulnerabilities. Includes CVE-2026-0501 SQL Injection in SAP S/4HANA and other enterprise systems. Source: Telefonica Tech

Infrastructure & Cloud Security

China-Linked APT Exploits Sitecore Vulnerability in Critical Infrastructure

China-linked threat actor UAT-8837 actively exploits Sitecore vulnerabilities targeting North American critical infrastructure organizations. Demonstrates continued state-sponsored targeting of enterprise systems. Source: Industrial Cyber

Threat Intelligence & Emerging Risks

Account Compromise Surged 389% in 2025, Says eSentire

eSentire report shows credential theft accounted for 74% of all observed cyber threats in 2025, with account compromise surging 389%. Critical focus needed on IAM and credential management strategies. Source: Infosecurity Magazine

Cybersecurity Predictions for 2026: Fragmented Vulnerability Ecosystems

BitSight Trace analysts predict 2026 will feature fragmented vulnerability ecosystems, AI overreach risks, and persistent threats from outdated infrastructure. Organizations must balance innovation with security maturity. Source: BitSight

AI Security Concerns

Top AI Security Risks (Updated 2026): From Prompt Injections to Deepfakes

Comprehensive guide explaining material AI security risks for 2026 including prompt injections, data poisoning, model stealing, and deepfake attacks. Essential reading for organizations deploying AI systems. Source: PurpleSec

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