Australia’s ACSC released Azul, an open-source malware analysis tool, as defenders tracked vishing-driven access at Optimizely and extortion claims hitting Wynn Resorts and Air Côte d’Ivoire. Researchers detailed a GitHub Copilot prompt-injection chain and an NPM supply-chain campaign dubbed Sandworm_Mode. Spain arrested Anonymous Fénix suspects, while U.S. Treasury sanctioned a bulletproof hosting provider. NIST updated CSF guidance; CarGurus disclosed breach.

Healthcare, media and critical infrastructure all feature in this 48-hour DFIR snapshot. From Synnovis and Washington Post breach fallout to Akira’s evolving ransomware playbook, defenders face expanding pressure across on-prem and cloud estates. Operation Endgame arrests, new UK cyber resilience powers and fresh NIST mappings underline how law enforcement and regulation are reshaping incident response expectations for global teams worldwide.