🔐 Cybersecurity [9-Jan-2026]

 

CYBERSECURITY

Software Security & Vulnerabilities

• CVE-2026-21858: Critical n8n RCE Vulnerability - Critical unauthenticated RCE in n8n allows full instance takeover. Affects ~100,000 servers globally. Immediate patching required. Source: Orca Security

• Ni8mare Flaw Explained - CVE-2026-21858 (Ni8mare) allows unauthenticated attackers to fully compromise n8n deployments. Source: SocRadar

• Cisco ISE Security Patch Released - Cisco updates ISE and Snort 3 addressing CVE-2026-20029 with public PoC. No exploitation reported yet. Source: The Hacker News

Server Security & Infrastructure

• HPE OneView RCE Being Actively Exploited - CVE-2025-37164 unauthenticated RCE in HPE OneView actively exploited in wild. Update immediately. Source: Help Net Security

• CISA Alerts: Office Legacy and HPE Flaws - CISA adds maximum-severity HPE OneView bug to actively exploited list alongside Office vulnerabilities. Source: The Register

Network Security

• Six Cyber Threats You Can't Ignore 2026 - Network Detection and Response (NDR) tools critical for defending against AI-related attacks. Source: BleepingComputer

• China-Linked UAT-7290 Targets Telecoms - Threat actor targeting telecom entities in South Asia and Southeastern Europe with Linux malware. Source: The Hacker News

Threat Intelligence & Incident Response

• Microsoft Incident Response Proactive Services - New proactive services turning security uncertainty into readiness with expert-led preparation. Source: Microsoft Security Blog

• Top 10 Agentic SOC Platforms 2026 - AI-driven cybersecurity platforms like Prophet Security leading advanced threat detection and automated response. Source: SocRadar

• Top 10 SOC Analyst Tools 2026 - Incident management tools helping SOC teams track incidents from start to closure with structured workflows. Source: Tech Concept Hub

Data Security & Privacy

• Stop Leaking API Keys: BFF Pattern - Backend for Frontend pattern prevents API key leakage (56% of Android apps contained hardcoded secrets in 2022). Source: GitGuardian

• MongoBleed Vulnerability CVE-2025-14847 - Memory disclosure vulnerability affecting MongoDB actively being exploited. Source: Acronis

Endpoint Security

• Top 10 Endpoint Security Software 2026 - NinjaOne, CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender, and others provide comprehensive endpoint protection. Source: AI Multiple

Cloud Security

• Multi-Layer Cloud Security Strategies - Multi-cloud security essentials for organizations using AWS, Azure, and GCP simultaneously. Source: Aamal Soft

• Ridge Security RidgeBot 6.0 Features - AI-powered automation combining ethical hacking for continuous vulnerability identification across IT/OT/cloud. Source: Business Wire

Cybersecurity Tools & Platforms

• AI Governance Focus for 2026 - 2026 marked as "year of AI governance" with DevOps shouldering responsibility for AI security pipelines. Source: Cyber Defense Magazine

• Why MDR is Essential 2026 - Managed Detection and Response becoming essential as cyber threats become faster and harder to detect. Source: Cyber Fortress

Free Cybersecurity Courses & Certifications

• Securium Academy Free Cybersecurity Learning - Free cybersecurity platform with hands-on labs, live sessions, and mentorship from industry experts. Source: Securium Academy

• Best CISSP Training Courses 2026 - CISSP certification training for designing, engineering, and managing organizational security. Source: Simplilearn