Cybersecurity

Building Management System With Generative AI-Based Root Cause Prediction

USPTO published patent application US20260099773A1 titled 'Building Management System With Generative AI-Based Root Cause Prediction' on April 9, 2026. The application discloses a method for training a generative AI model using historical service requests to predict root causes of building equipment problems. Filing date was December 10, 2025.

Energy Cost Optimization Framework for EV Logistics Enterprise

USPTO has published patent application US20260099787A1, filed by Tata Consultancy Services Limited on June 24, 2025, for an AI-driven optimization framework that minimizes energy costs for electric vehicle (EV) logistics operations. The framework addresses cyclic dependency between electricity procurement costs and vehicle routing by iteratively optimizing routing costs and energy procurement from different energy sources.

Deep Learning Method for Lithium-Ion Battery Health Monitoring in Electric Propulsion

USPTO published Purdue Research Foundation's patent application US20260098906A1 on April 9, 2026, disclosing a deep learning method for predicting lithium-ion battery end-of-life in electric propulsion systems. The invention uses sensor data from real-time battery monitoring to generate operational recommendations for extending battery life and operational time during discharge cycles.

Canva Files Patent on Multi-Label Classification Model Training

Canva Pty Ltd filed US Patent Application US20260099771A1 for methods and systems to train multi-label classification models to incorporate new entities added to a model dictionary. The method identifies candidate training instances based on the new entity, generates training records with the new label, and refines label sets to remove unrelated entries before model training. The application was published April 9, 2026, with a filing date of September 2, 2025.

GAN Method and System for Processing Satellite Orbital Data and Predicting Maneuvers

The USPTO published patent application US20260098980A1 by Godwin et al. covering methods and systems for processing satellite orbital information using Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs). The technology enables evaluation of satellite orbital positions, prediction of future movements, and detection of orbital maneuvers potentially indicating nefarious intent. The patent has been assigned CPC classifications G01V 3/38, G06F 18/214, G06N 3/045, and G06N 3/08.

Kibana Multiple Vulnerabilities, CVSS 7.7, Info Disclosure DoS

Kibana Multiple Vulnerabilities, CVSS 7.7, Info Disclosure DoS

libTIFF Vulnerability Enables Code Execution and Denial of Service

CERT-Bund issued security advisory WID-SEC-2026-1031 regarding a vulnerability in libTIFF, an open-source software library for processing Tag Image File Format (TIFF) images. The vulnerability carries a CVSS Base Score of 7.8 (high) and a Temporal Score of 6.8 (medium). A remote anonymous attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. Affected platforms include Linux, UNIX, Windows, Debian Linux, and Open Source libTIFF. Remote attack capability is not present. Mitigation measures are available.

IBM Tivoli Network Manager Critical Vulnerabilities CVSS 9.8

CERT-Bund disclosed multiple critical vulnerabilities in IBM Tivoli Network Manager IP Edition below version 4.2.0.24 affecting Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms. The vulnerabilities carry a CVSS Base Score of 9.8 (critical) and enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, conduct denial of service attacks, disclose information, and bypass security mechanisms. Mitigation measures are available.

DHS Secretary Mullin Visits Coast Guard, Astoria Oregon

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited Coast Guard facilities in Astoria, Oregon as part of a bipartisan tour. The Secretary toured the National Motor Lifeboat School and Air Station Astoria, meeting with Coast Guard leadership including Commandant Kevin Lunday and Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez. The Secretary also met with crew members of fallen Petty Officer Tyler Jaggers, an aviation survival technician who passed away in March 2026.

ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, and Sexual Deviants

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced arrests of criminal illegal aliens convicted of serious offenses including murder, attempted lewdness with a child, aggravated sexual battery, sexual penetration with animate object by force, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The arrests coincided with the one-year anniversary of the re-opening of ICE's Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office, which was originally launched under the first Trump administration and subsequently closed by the Biden administration.