Critical zero-day exploits and cyberattacks are affecting organizations globally, including a French hospital and the company MITRE.

US critical infrastructure is at potential risk of cyberattacks from China, as indicated by FBI warnings.

Phishing and ransomware campaigns are ongoing threats, with the FIN7 group and a Linux variant of Cerber ransomware targeting various sectors.

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities have been identified in products from Cisco, Palo Alto, and others, with some leading to large-scale brute-force attacks.

International efforts are disrupting cybercrime operations, such as the dismantling of phishing platforms and the arrest of cybercriminals.

Misinformation campaigns and hacktivist activities continue to target political processes and infrastructure, including election systems.

The US government is taking steps to enhance cybersecurity, as seen in the released guidance on election security and the extension of warrantless spying powers.