A Christmas Day supply chain attack compromised popular Chrome extensions, potentially impacting millions of users. This incident highlights the vulnerability of software ecosystems and the critical need for robust security measures throughout the entire software development lifecycle. Meanwhile, a wave of massive healthcare breaches has spurred the US government to consider a significant overhaul of its cybersecurity regulations. These breaches underscore the severe consequences of data breaches in sensitive sectors like healthcare and the urgency of implementing stricter safeguards to protect patient data. Finally, the US Treasury Department fell victim to a breach exploited through a remote support platform, demonstrating the dangers of relying on third-party vendors and the importance of thorough due diligence and robust security controls for all connected systems.