It was another eventful week in cybersecurity — with actively exploited software bugs, large-scale data exposures, and the latest cautionary tales from emergent AI platforms.
Threat actors took advantage of vulnerabilities in everything from enterprise workflow tools to AI-driven social networks, while defenders and regulators sounded alerts about insecure configurations and legacy infrastructure risk. We've got a summary of the most important stories from the past seven days and what they mean for organizations and users alike.
💥 OpenClaw (formerly Moltbot) vulnerability allows one-click remote code execution
Security researchers disclosed a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-25253) in OpenClaw — the autonomous AI agent framework previously known as Moltbot and Clawdbot. This flaw allowed an attacker to trigger remote code execution on a user’s system by tricking them into clicking a crafted link, due to improper validation in the agent’s WebSocket handling. A patch was released in version 2026.1.29 to address the issue, but the incident highlights the risk posed by deeply integrated AI assistants.
Read more at Foresiet
🛠️ Warlock ransomware exploits vulnerable SmarterMail servers
The Warlock ransomware group successfully breached instances of SmarterMail by exploiting known flaws in unpatched servers. This event reiterates the ongoing risk from ransomware actors capitalizing on internet-exposed services without up-to-date defenses, reinforcing the importance of patch management and network segmentation.
Read more at Dark Reading
🇪🇺 European commission investigates staff data breach
The European Commission confirmed a cybersecurity incident affecting internal staff data, linked to its mobile infrastructure. While investigations are ongoing, the breach comes amid the Commission pursuing new cybersecurity legislation — underscoring the challenges of securing public sector systems even as regulatory requirements tighten.
Read more at Cybernews
🇰🇷 Coupang data leak exposes millions of users
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang faced scrutiny after security investigators revealed that approximately 33.7 million users’ data was exposed due to retained access from a former engineer. The incident has prompted government intervention and mandatory security improvements, spotlighting insider risk and the need for rapid access revocation processes.
Read more on Reuters
🛡️ CISA orders replacement of end-of-life edge devices
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued guidance urging federal agencies to replace end-of-life edge networking devices — such as outdated routers, firewalls, and IoT gear — that lack vendor update support. This action highlights hardware lifecycle risk as a key national cybersecurity concern.
Read more at TechRadar
💧 San Angelo water systems still recovering after cyberattack
Although not fully resolved, the City of San Angelo, Texas continued to experience disruptions in its online water bill payment systems following a cyberattack. The incident has caused ongoing customer inconvenience and serves as a reminder of the growing threat to municipal infrastructure services.
Read more on Fox
Final thoughts
This week’s cybersecurity landscape illustrates how quickly emerging technologies — especially those tied to artificial intelligence — can introduce unique vulnerabilities when security isn’t baked into the design. At the same time, traditional threats like ransomware and data breaches continue to challenge defenders across sectors.
As always, keeping systems updated, enforcing strong access controls, and treating security as a core development and operational priority remain critical best practices. Stay tuned for next week’s roundup as we continue tracking the most impactful cyber events shaping the digital environment.
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