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ThreatLocker Highlights Key Cyber Threat Activity and Research from June 2026

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Recap includes AI cyber risk, software supply chain attacks, SaaS trust failures, zero-day exploits, and community support

ORLANDO, Fla., July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ThreatLocker today released highlights of the company’s cybersecurity research, threat analysis, industry commentary, and community outreach from June.

“AI driven cyber threats continued to generate significant attention in June, but most of the attacks we looked at came back to the same issue: trusted access being misused,” said Danny Jenkins, CEO & Co-founder of ThreatLocker. “Attackers do not need everything to be vulnerable. They need one trusted path that gives them room to maneuver.”

Cybersecurity Trends and Industry Commentary

ThreatLocker examined how frontier AI models such as Claude Mythos and Claude Fable 5 are changing the way vulnerabilities are discovered and weaponized. The company cautioned that AI should not be treated as a separate category of risk; it is another way attackers can abuse trusted access. Five Eyes guidance on agentic AI threats was also reviewed, which pointed to Zero Trust as a practical way to place boundaries around AI systems and limit what attacks built with AI can access or execute.

Jenkins also spoke publicly about the limitations of restricting access to frontier AI models, noting that cybercriminals and foreign adversaries are unlikely to be stopped by limits on one model when stolen accounts, foreign models, and open-weight tools remain available. Additionally explored was how China’s GLM-5.2 shows how open-source AI is changing the cyber threat landscape, and how the LLMShare campaign exploits ChatGPT to deliver malware.

ThreatLocker Analysis of Supply Chain and Third-Party Risk

Researchers from the company continued to analyze supply chain attacks and third-party risk, with several June incidents showing how trusted repositories, software, and SaaS integrations can be abused.

The team examined how Red Hat npm packages were compromised with a credential-stealing worm, and how the Miasma worm targeted Microsoft and compromised 73 GitHub repositories. Both incidents highlighted the risks facing development environments where trusted packages can become part of the attack path.

ThreatLocker also analyzed the Mastra supply chain attack, including why the supply chain attack wasn’t about AI, but rather access, permissions, and account hygiene.

Additional analysis covered the Klue SaaS supply chain compromise, where attackers reportedly used long-lived OAuth tokens tied to Klue’s integration infrastructure to reach customer environments, including Salesforce. In a follow-up piece on what the Klue breach reveals about SaaS trust, ThreatLocker noted that the incident was not about a Salesforce vulnerability, but about the reach attackers can gain when a trusted third-party integration is abused.

Understanding New Exploits and Patch Pressure

The Threat Intelligence also tracked new exploit activity throughout June. The team was the first to validate that RoguePlanet, a Microsoft Defender zero-day, granted SYSTEM privileges on fully patched systems. The company also analyzed GreatXML and the WinRE trust boundary behind BitLocker, and continued examining what YellowKey and GreenPlasma reveal about trusting native Windows security.

These findings showed that patching remains essential, but it cannot be the only line of defense. As a result, ThreatLocker published guidance on balancing security, stability, and speed in patch management, emphasizing the need for controls that limit unauthorized execution and behavior while organizations test and deploy updates.

Education and Community

As part of its ongoing commitment to cybersecurity education, ThreatLocker hosted the webinar “MFA is not enough: How to stop phishing and session hijacking attacks”. The session explored how attackers steal credentials, hijack sessions, and bypass traditional access controls, and why organizations need to verify devices in addition to users, and limit access after login.

The organization also participated as a vendor at RejectionCon, where vendor fees helped support The Rural Tech Fund, generating an $80,000 donation to help expand access to technology education for students in rural classrooms across the United States.

About ThreatLocker:

ThreatLocker is a global cybersecurity leader that stops cyberattacks before they happen. The company’s Zero Trust Platform prevents breaches from both known and unknown threats by allowing only explicitly trusted software and activity across endpoints, networks, and cloud systems. Built to deploy quickly and scale across complex environments, the platform reduces operational overhead while keeping business running uninterrupted. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with offices in Dublin, Dubai, and Brisbane, ThreatLocker protects over 70,000 organizations worldwide.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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Club Offers for Travel Enthusiasts in Canada

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TORONTO, Oct 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), the club for travel enthusiasts, announces three of many new Club Offers for Club Members in Canada.

Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts:

$799—COSTA RICA WEEK WITH FLIGHTS & CAR
We think fall is an ideal time to visit Costa Rica; the scenery is lush and the crowds are gone. Drive between volcanic Arenal and the idyllic beaches of Tamarindo on this seven-night trip. Since it’s not as busy, we were able to negotiate a price that saves members up to $648 on departures through mid-December.

$899—BARCELONA: 5 NIGHTS WITH FLIGHTS
Explore Barcelona’s world-class museums and architectural masterpieces in the quieter winter months to pack more into your trip. You won’t waste hours in lines and can access top restaurants that are fully booked in summer. We save $300 on travel this January and February, when temperatures are still spring-like. Roundtrip flights from Toronto, hotel and daily breakfast are included.

$999—ST. KITTS GETAWAY FOR 2, REG. $2083
Most visitors to St. Kitts book months in advance, but when we pointed out that travel enthusiasts are more spontaneous, this resort gave us a terrific rate for stays this November and December. Spend four nights in Frigate Bay and get an upgraded Oceanview room, too.

Are you a travel enthusiast? Join the club today: https://travelzoo.com

Who are we?
We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travellers. Club Members receive Club Offers negotiated and rigorously vetted by our deal experts around the globe. Our relationships with thousands of top travel companies give us access to irresistible deals. Our club and its benefits are built around the lifestyle of a modern travel enthusiast.

Media Contact: 
Amanda Ieraci – Toronto
+1 437 866 8540
aieraci@travelzoo.com

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