Breaches
- China-linked group breaches major telecommunications providers — UNC3886 conducted a months-long espionage campaign against all four of the country's major telecom providers.
- South African air traffic services provider investigates ransomware — The organization is currently investigating a security incident involving ransomware-linked malware.
AI Attacks
- Chinese hackers impersonate ex-US official to target AI experts — Threat actors utilized social engineering and impersonation to steal sensitive emails from researchers in the AI field.
Dark Web
- Ransomware activity continues to climb in 2026 — Publicly confirmed ransomware incidents have reached 858 for the year, with new activity reported throughout October.