Cybersecurity

Cryptographic File System Secures Storage Using Encryption

USPTO published patent application US20260099624A1 for a cryptographic file system that encrypts data files upon write commands. The system classifies directories into two categories, applying additional securing processes to encrypted files stored in first directories while storing files in second directories without extra protection layers. Technology companies developing file systems and data security solutions should monitor this application for potential future licensing opportunities.

Conversational AI System for Real-Time Cooking Guidance

USPTO published patent application US20260099498A1, filed July 18, 2025 by inventor Paul Paturi, covering a computer-implemented conversational AI system that provides real-time cooking guidance. The system accepts voice or text input, uses natural language processing to convert speech to text, and delivers step-by-step recipe instructions with ingredient lists, time constraints, and reminders based on user profile and kitchen resources.

Bank of America AI Cloud Resource Allocation Patent Application

The USPTO published Bank of America Corporation's patent application for an AI-based system that monitors cloud computing infrastructure utilization across deployed applications. The system uses artificial intelligence to analyze usage patterns, predict future resource needs, and generate optimization recommendations for cloud infrastructure. This patent application covers methods for maximizing efficient utilization of cloud computing resources across enterprise environments.

AI System Optimizes Heterogeneous Compute Memory Operations

USPTO published patent application US20260099366A1 for an AI system that optimizes operations across heterogeneous compute and memory resources, including systems with multiple base dies and attached memory dies. The application discloses methods for identifying and routing operation portions across distributed processing and memory resources.

Code Generation Method and Apparatus, Storage Medium and Electronic Device

USPTO published patent application US20260099303A1 for an AI code generation method and apparatus. The invention acquires target text (program code or natural language) and inputs it into a trained code generation model to produce target program code. The model is trained on both code understanding tasks (syntax and semantic features) and code generation tasks (producing new code from sample code).

Resilient Optimizer States for Fully Sharded Data Parallel Distributed ML Training

USPTO published patent application US20260099411A1 for systems and methods enabling failure resiliency in distributed machine learning model training. The invention allows compute nodes to store replicated optimizer shards and recover from node failures by reconstructing optimizer state from surviving replicas. The application names five inventors and claims priority to filing date December 11, 2025.

Blockchain Product Verification Using NFT Rewards and Cryptographic Authentication

USPTO published patent application US20260099837A1 by inventor George Stantchev, covering a blockchain-based method for product verification and customer rewards using NFTs and cryptographic authentication. The system enables receiving unique product codes via decentralized applications, verifying product authenticity, distributing collective NFT pieces to customer wallets upon verification, and enabling cryptocurrency token staking for reward distribution. The application was filed on July 24, 2025.

Unicity Labs OÜ Secure Off-Chain Blockchain Transactions

USPTO published patent application US20260099840A1 assigned to Unicity Labs OÜ, covering a distributed processing system for secure off-chain digital asset transactions using autonomous agents, proof aggregation layers, and consensus mechanisms to prevent double spending without requiring global blockchain consensus.

HSM Firmware Update Signing and Encryption Method

USPTO published patent application US20260099319A1 for a method of securing hardware security module firmware updates using dual-signature authentication. The system signs firmware with a private key before and after symmetric encryption, providing layered protection for HSM devices. Inventors: Peter Chung and Bhargavi Nisarga.

Iranian Actors Target US Critical Infrastructure PLCs

NSA, FBI, CISA, EPA, DOE, and US Cyber Command issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning that Iranian-affiliated APT actors are actively exploiting internet-facing Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers (PLCs) across U.S. critical infrastructure sectors. The advisory provides TTPs and IOCs and recommends urgent network audits, removal of PLCs from direct internet exposure, and logging review for ports 44818, 2222, 102, and 502.