Cybersecurity Headlines — September 28, 2026
- Trump backs unregulated AI to beat China, but it may harm US security — Business Standard
- Show HN: AI Agents gone rogue – A timeline of real-world incidents — Crawlspider.com
- ShinyHunters hackers expanded attacks on Oracle’s PeopleSoft, Google says — CNA
- China’s grand strategy, and what Nepal must understand — Khabarhub.com
- Bitget pauses withdrawals after $387.5M hack, CEO assures funds safe — Crypto Briefing
- Trump frames unregulated AI as a way to keep ahead of China – but in fact, it harms US national security — The Conversation Africa
- CISA warns of Sharepoint, WSO2, Adobe Commerce flaws exploited in attacks — BleepingComputer
- Kiteworks urges customers to shut down their servers amid ‘imminent’ threat of cyberattack | TechCrunch — TechCrunch
- In Other News: Clop Leak Site Takeover, Docker Botnet Hunts AI Keys, Water Utility Exposure — Securityweek.com
- CISA Unveils Election Security Plan Ahead of 2026 Midterms — Infosecurity Magazine
From the Trenches
As a cybersecurity practitioner, I’ve been following the recent developments in the AI space with great interest. The latest news on unregulated AI being touted as a means to stay ahead of China is concerning, to say the least. According to Business Standard, Trump has expressed support for unregulated AI, claiming it will give the US an edge over its competitors. However, I firmly believe that this approach puts national security at risk.
The problem with unregulated AI is that it creates a Wild West scenario where anyone can develop and deploy AI without proper oversight or accountability. This increases the likelihood of AI being used for malicious purposes, such as espionage or sabotage. As highlighted in The Conversation Africa, Trump’s framing of unregulated AI as a means to stay ahead of China ignores the very real risks associated with it.
On a more practical note, I’m also keeping an eye on the recent attacks against Oracle’s PeopleSoft and Google by ShinyHunters hackers, as reported by CNA. These attacks demonstrate the growing threat landscape in the world of enterprise software, where vulnerabilities can be exploited to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. As a cybersecurity practitioner, it’s essential to stay vigilant and patch these vulnerabilities promptly.
🔧 Patch Priority: CISA has identified a critical vulnerability in WSO2, which has been exploited in recent attacks, highlighting the need for immediate attention from organizations to address this weakness.
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