Across these cases, initial access through VPNs and phishing quickly translated into credential theft, malware deployment, and even hypervisor-level risk, underscoring the value of zero trust access and micro-segmentation to limit lateral movement after a foothold is gained.

Rising Cybersecurity Threats to Critical Infrastructure in the UK and Australia

This week’s briefing covers new ICS attacks across Canada and escalating cyber risks to water systems in the United Kingdom.

Cybersecurity incidents continue to challenge the resilience of critical U.S. institutions. In 2025, several significant events exposed vulnerabilities in government systems and raised alarms about ongoing threats from foreign actors. This article reviews three major developments: a breach at the U.S. Congressional Budget Office, the aftermath of a ransomware attack on Nevada’s state systems, and a stark warning from a retired general about Chinese cyber activities targeting