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Today’s news and analysis for cybersecurity professionals

Critical ‘MongoBleed’ Bug Under Attack, Patch Now A memory leak security vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to extract passwords and tokens from MongoDB servers.

US Cyber Pros Plead Guilty Over BlackCat Ransomware Activity Two US citizens pleaded guilty to working as ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware affiliates in 2023, and both were previously employed by prominent security firms.

RondoDox Botnet Expands Scope With React2Shell Exploitation Recent attacks are targeting Next.js servers and pose a significant threat of cryptomining, botnet payloads, and other malicious activity to IoT networks and enterprises.

Cybersecurity Predictions for 2026: Navigating the Future of Digital Threats Reporters’ Notebook: Cybersecurity experts discuss 2026 predictions, highlighting the rise of AI-driven threats, the shift to resilience over prevention, and the urgent need for advanced security measures to combat evolving risks.

Dark Reading Confidential: Stop Secrets Creep Across Developer Platforms Dark Reading Confidential Episode 13: Developers are exposing their organizations' most sensitive information; our guests explain why it's happening and how to stop it.

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Commentary

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Startup Trends Shaking Up Browsers, SOC Automation, AppSec DR Technology Talk: In 2025, these startups have reimagined browser security, pioneered application security for AI-generated code, and are building consensus on agentic vs. human costs.

Omdia Cybersecurity Predictions 2026: An AI Arms Race and Malware Autonomy The year ahead will see an intensified AI-driven cybersecurity arms race, with attackers leveraging autonomous malware and advanced AI technologies to outpace defenders, while security teams adopt increasingly sophisticated AI tools to combat evolving threats amidst growing vendor consolidation and platformization in the industry.

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