F5 Labs Threat Research

David Warburton, Director of #F5Labs calls attention to the growing volume of machine generated content, “We’re already seeing early signs of an internet increasingly shaped by automation.” As automated processes grow, how can we effectively distinguish between legitimate and malicious activities? Learn more ➡️ https://go.f5.net/azmdq7d7 via Yahoo

This week, our threat bulletin covers critical updates on Apple's notification vulnerability, CISA’s warning of FIRESTARTER malware, and a severe supply chain attack affecting #Bitwarden COLI users. 👉 Learn more about these top weekly threats and how to safeguard your assets. https://go.f5.net/svb2ikc4

In our latest AI insights, we highlight three significant productions incidents that have underscored the vulnerabilities within #AI deployment security. From unauthorized access to data warehouses to exposing source code through a deployment bug. 🔗 View our full insights here: https://go.f5.net/cun03j9i

The launch of #ProjectGlasswing by Anthropic signifies a pivotal moment in how we tackle software vulnerabilities. With collaboration from industry leaders, this initiative stands to enhance our defenses in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. As David Warburton, Director of F5 Labs Threat Research, states, "Collaboration between private companies and major technology providers on initiatives like Project Glasswing is a positive development." This coalition highlights the shared responsibility we all have in safeguarding our digital ecosystem. Learn more ➡️ https://go.f5.net/owc1nhaz via TechDay United Kingdom

Not all AI models are built to withstand real-world attacks. 🤖🛡️ Our F5 Labs AI security leaderboards benchmark leading #AI models based on their resilience under pressure. Backed by F5 AI Red-Team, they deliver a simple, data driven snapshot of risk and performance, so enterprises can make smarter deployment decisions. 👉 Explore the latest rankings. https://go.f5.net/5xpl9dzx

🔐 There’s a lot of hype and uncertainty around #QDay and what #quantum computing could mean for digital security. ICYMI: Join David Warburton, Director of #F5Labs, as he and Joshua Goldfarb, Field CISO at #F5, break down what Q-Day really means for digital security and what teams should be doing now to prepare. Expect a clear, practical conversation on: ✅ The true impact of quantum computing ✅ How it affects today’s cryptography ✅ Actionable steps for your #PQC roadmap 👉 Tune in! https://go.f5.net/958bc66f

📈 Our latest CVE analysis highlights the sharp increase in targeted attacks, including CVE-2018-14028 (WordPress plugin) surging into the top 10 exploited vulnerabilities. In addition, the team noticed that threat actors are not exploiting the vulnerability directly, they are scanning PHP webshells previously planted. Learn more about our findings here: https://go.f5.net/k0v4eelm

Don’t miss our insights on the security and performance of top #AI models. This month’s data shows Anthropic’s #Claude Haiku 4.5 model taking the lead. ➡️ Check out the current standings and see which models are resilient under pressure. 🔗 https://go.f5.net/apnse8jn

Our latest Weekly Threat Bulletin outlines top threats targeting #GoogleChrome (CVE-2026-6296), Windows IKE extension, #Cisco, and much more. See our full recap of top #cybersecurity threats your team should be aware of and the steps you can take to protect your infrastructure. ➡️ 🔗 https://go.f5.net/d548r3b7

This month, our evaluation of 15 new #AI models revealed surprising changes in behavior and CASI scores. Notably: 1️⃣ Reasoning capabilities correlate with weaker prompt injection defenses 2️⃣ xAI’s results show substantial variance 3️⃣ OpenAI demonstrates sustained improvement ➡️ Read our full AI insights here: https://go.f5.net/whekjdas