In the news, Chinese state-sponsored hackers executed the Volt Typhoon cyber intrusion, revealing significant U.S. infrastructure vulnerabilities. Fidelity Investments notified customers of a potential data breach due to a LockBit ransomware attack. The EU mandated Apple to fix two critical iOS vulnerabilities. Amidst escalating cyber threats, Canada's FINTRAC and Duvel Moortgat Brewery faced significant cyberattacks. Globally, companies and governments are being urged to enhance cyber defenses and patch vulnerabilities to combat sophisticated cyber-espionage and ransomware campaigns.