The 5 Scary Cybersecurity Risks Coming for You in 2026
A new forecast outlines the biggest digital dangers on the horizon. The threats range from AI-driven scams to a dangerously centralized internet, and they’re evolving faster than ever.
Category: Cybersecurity
Finland Seizes Ship Suspected of Damaging Undersea Cable
Finnish police have taken control of a ship suspected of causing damage to a critical undersea telecommunications cable. The incident is the latest in a series affecting Baltic Sea infrastructure, raising tensions in the region.
React2Shell Flaw Sparks Software Supply Chain Chaos
The software world is reeling from a one-two punch. A critical React.js vulnerability is being actively exploited by nation-state groups, while a sophisticated npm supply chain attack has compromised developer secrets globally. The security landscape for 2025 is already looking grim.
What the VPN Trust Initiative Actually Means for You
The VPN Trust Initiative is a consortium of VPN providers trying to set standards for the often-murky industry. It awards a “Trust Seal” to members who follow its principles, but the real question is how much weight that seal actually carries.
Microsoft Finally Fixes BitLocker’s Biggest Problem
Microsoft is tackling BitLocker’s performance issues with new hardware acceleration. The feature promises to use 70% fewer CPU cycles and boost speeds for NVMe drives. However, it will only work on upcoming CPUs like Intel’s Panther Lake, leaving current PCs out.
ServiceNow Bets $7.75 Billion on Armis for Security Domination
ServiceNow is making a massive $7.75 billion all-cash bet to acquire cybersecurity firm Armis. The move aims to create a complete AI-powered security platform, tripling the company’s addressable market in the sector.
ServiceNow drops $7.75B on Armis, skipping the IPO dream
In a massive deal, ServiceNow has agreed to acquire cybersecurity firm Armis for $7.75 billion. This comes just weeks after Armis raised funding at a $6.1 billion valuation and its CEO called an IPO his “personal dream.”
Aflac Says Hack Hit Data of 22.65 Million People
Insurance giant Aflac has disclosed that a cybersecurity incident earlier this year impacted the personal information of 22.65 million people. The company says the hack was part of a campaign targeting the insurance industry.
Vendor Vigilance Became a 2025 Survival Skill
The big story of 2025 wasn’t just tariffs, but how minor vendor oversights became major threats. With $35B in annual U.S. cargo theft and 43% of phishing from compromised vendors, knowing your suppliers became a competitive necessity.
NordVPN Goes Open-Source for Router Geeks
NordVPN has released a new open-source, headless package designed for OpenWrt routers. This allows users to configure the VPN directly on a wide range of hardware via the command line, with a GUI planned for later. The move is part of the company’s broader push to support the open-source community.