CyberNews 2026-09-17
Cybersecurity Headlines — September 17, 2026 Coffee Break: Armed Madhouse – Ocean Presence: A New Model of Naval Power — Nakedcapitalism.com Java 27 Tackles Post-Quantum Security and a Faster Patch Cadence — DevOps.com Thai Broadband Provider Hacked via Fortinet Vulnerability — Securityweek.com Cisco and the DISA STIG: Turning Zero Trust Policy into Repeatable Practice – Part 2: Cisco SNA — Cisco.com CISA: Critical VMware RCE flaw now exploited by ransomware gangs — BleepingComputer Cisco patches actively exploited email gateway zero-day (CVE-2026-76461) — Help Net Security Made in China, flying for Britain: Who really knows what’s inside our defense tech? — TechRadar The AI Threat Multiplier: Securing Mobile Apps in the Automated Era - Ryan Lloyd, Jason Cortlund - ASW #400 — Libsyn.com Cybersecurity for kids: 9 rules to stop online predators and scams — The-digital-reader.com Cisco patches Secure Email Gateway zero-day exploited in attacks — BleepingComputer From the Trenches As a cybersecurity practitioner, I’ve been keeping an eye on the latest developments in the field, and there are two stories that caught my attention today. First up is the patching of CVE-2026-76461 by Cisco for their Secure Email Gateway, which has already been actively exploited in attacks. This is a stark reminder of the importance of timely patching, especially when it comes to email gateways. With the increasing sophistication of attackers and the rise of ransomware gangs, it’s crucial that organizations prioritize patching these vulnerabilities ASAP. ...