F5 BIG-IP Critical Vulnerability Actively Exploited

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore issued an urgent advisory warning of active exploitation of a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-53521) in F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote code execution and full system compromise. Affected versions include BIG-IP APM 17.5.0-17.5.1, 17.1.0-17.1.2, 16.1.0-16.1.6, and 15.1.0-15.1.10.

Critical Vulnerabilities in Cisco Products

CSA Singapore issued an alert about critical CVSS 9.8 vulnerabilities in Cisco products affecting IMC and SSM On-Prem systems. CVE-2026-20093 allows authentication bypass enabling password alteration, while CVE-2026-20160 permits remote root command execution. Organizations using affected Cisco products must update immediately.

Joshua Tesolin and Tesolin Consulting Pty Ltd Banned Ten Years for Underquoting

NSW Fair Trading has imposed a 10-year ban on Joshua James Tesolin and Tesolin Consulting Pty Ltd following findings of serious and deliberate misconduct affecting more than 100 property transactions. The action addresses underquoting, advertising properties below estimated selling price, falsifying regulatory documents, and improper supervision. The disciplinary decision has taken immediate effect.

FuelCheck $2.2 Million Upgrade and Fuel Price Compliance Blitz

The NSW Minns Labor Government announced $2.2 million in funding to upgrade FuelCheck, the state's real-time fuel price transparency platform covering approximately 2,400 service stations. The funding will improve data collection, data analysis, and user experience. NSW Fair Trading also intensified its statewide fuel price compliance blitz, inspecting nearly 1,800 service stations (75% of NSW stations) and issuing 93 penalty infringement notices, with 24 fines issued based on consumer intelligence alone.

House Price Index Monthly Report

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released January 2026 House Price Index data showing a 0.1 percent monthly increase and a 1.6 percent year-over-year increase in U.S. house prices. Monthly price changes across nine census divisions ranged from -0.7 percent in the West South Central division to +1.7 percent in the East South Central division. FHFA announced that beginning May 26, 2026, it will expand the HPI methodology to cover over 400 metropolitan areas, up from the current 50.

Fortinet FortiClient EMS Improper Access Control Vulnerability Added to KEV Catalog

CISA added CVE-2026-35616 (Fortinet FortiClient EMS Improper Access Control) to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog based on evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability poses significant risk as a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors. FCEB agencies face binding remediation requirements under BOD 22-01, while CISA urges all organizations to prioritize timely remediation as part of their vulnerability management practice.

Wright v. Zantuhos - Joint Account Succession Dispute

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed the dismissal of a complaint by Lois E. Wright against George Zantuhos in a dispute over bank accounts held by the decedent Helen Euerle. The court upheld the trial judge's finding that the decedent intended for Zantuhos to receive certain Cape Cod Five bank accounts upon her death, rejecting Wright's claims of conversion and breach of fiduciary duty.

State v. Anthony Glover - Judicial Diversion Denial Reversed

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the trial court's denial of judicial diversion for defendant Anthony Glover and remanded for a new sentencing hearing. The appellate court found the trial court failed to properly weigh all required factors and make adequate findings supporting the denial. The case involved theft of property valued at $1,000-$2,500, including two firearms and a ring.

Strouth v. State - First Degree Murder Conviction Affirmed

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed Michael Wayne Strouth's first-degree murder conviction and life sentence arising from the September 1, 2017 shooting death of Heatherly in a Sullivan County Walmart parking lot. The appellate court vacated the partial sentence and remanded for a new sentencing hearing on that specific issue.

Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Medicare DMEPOS Changes

The California Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) posted an order adjusting the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to conform to 2026 Medicare payment system changes as required by Labor Code section 5307.1. The adjustment adopts Medicare's April 2026 Quarter 2 DMEPOS Fee Schedule update and is effective for services on or after April 1, 2026.