How the Pentagon is shaping its next cyber strategy
Drawing on Breaking Defense’s TechNet Cyber 2026 coverage, this eBook examines how the Pentagon is advancing AI, cybersecurity, and cyber strategy to strengthen the future force.
Cyber Security
China-Linked Malware Found in Counterfeit USB Drives Used on Japan Defense Force Classified Networks
Japan’s defense infrastructure has faced scrutiny following an investigation that revealed members of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) used counterfeit USB drives embedded with malware linked to China on systems handling classified informatio…
FOSSBilling Flaw Lets Admin Attackers Abuse DI Container for SQL Access and RCE
A critical server-side template injection (SSTI) vulnerability in FOSSBilling, tracked as CVE-2026-28496, is exposing instances to potential full database compromise and remote code execution (RCE), with early signs of active exploitation appearing sho…
Scammers Abuse Shopify to Send Fake Invoices and Steal Credentials via Fake Support Calls
Scammers are increasingly exploiting Shopify’s ecosystem and its Shop order-tracking app to deliver fraudulent invoices directly into users’ purchase histories, marking a shift from traditional email-based phishing to in-app social engineering attacks….
Russian Authorities Used Cellebrite UFED to Break Into Human Rights Activist’s iPhone
Russian authorities leveraged Cellebrite’s Universal Forensic Extraction Device (UFED) to gain access to a detained human rights activist’s iPhone, according to a detailed forensic investigation that raises fresh concerns over the use of commercial dig…
WhatsApp Adds Security Warning Before Users Start Chat With Unknown Numbers
WhatsApp has introduced a new proactive security feature that warns users before they start conversations with unknown phone numbers. This update, currently being rolled out to both Android and iOS users, adds a trust verification layer at the very beg…
ChatGPT 5.6 Release Reportedly Delayed Following Trump Administration Security Request
OpenAI has reportedly delayed the full public release of its next-generation AI model, GPT-5.6, following a formal request from the Trump administration to limit early access to a select group of government-approved entities. This raises new concerns a…
Windows Secure Boot Certificate Expiry Exposes Billions of PCs to Bootkit and Firmware Security Risks
Microsoft’s long-planned Secure Boot certificate rollover has reached a critical milestone, impacting more than just routine updates. The Microsoft Corporation KEK CA 2011 expired on June 24, 2026, the Microsoft UEFI CA 2011 expires on June 27, 2026, a…
CISA Adds Actively Exploited Cisco Unified CM Flaws to KEV Catalog
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical vulnerability affecting Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, highlighting active exploitation risks…
Pentagon review asks Congress to fence off $5B over 5 years to rebuild ‘deteriorating’ labs
The armed services raid lab funding for more urgent needs like barrack repairs, the study says, leaving researchers in aging, outdated labs “that pose documented safety risks.”