Jan 25, 2026

Subject: Best Infosec-Related Long Reads for the Week of 1/17/26

Dear Readers,

Happy Saturday morning! Metacurity is pleased to bring you this weekly digest featuring some of the most important and thought-provoking infosec stories you won’t want to miss. This week’s highlights include:

1. The “Untouchable Hacker God” Behind Finland’s Worst Psychotherapy Service Hack

   Jenny Kleeman’s deep investigative work uncovers the story of Julius Kivimaki, the hacker convicted for releasing sensitive psychotherapy patient records from Finland’s Vastaamo service. Despite serving his sentence, Kivimaki denies involvement and shows troubling detachment from the human impact of his crimes. The investigation also explores organizational failings, such as the CEO’s negligence, raising broader questions about responsibility and trust.

2. AI Prompt Injection: An Unsolvable Security Challenge

   Bruce Schneier and Barath Raghavan analyze why prompt injection attacks—methods that manipulate AI language models into executing unintended commands—pose a fundamental security threat. Current AI technology and training methods make these attacks difficult to prevent, especially as AI agents gain tools and autonomy. Breakthrough progress in AI “world models” and more robust contextual understanding may be required but aren’t guaranteed.

3. Deepfakes and the Crisis of Evidence in Canadian Courts

   As deepfake technology advances rapidly, Canada’s justice system faces significant challenges to its evidentiary practices. Journalistic insights reveal how audio and visual evidence can no longer be accepted at face value, threatening juror confidence and the foundations of reasonable doubt. Legal experts and reform commissions urge overhauls in law to address this emerging reality.

4. Insights From the Hacker Attack on Russia’s Unified Military Registry Developer

   A hacker breach of Mikord, the key developer for Russia’s military draft registry, exposed critical security failures including poor code quality and outdated IT infrastructure hindered by sanctions. The attack disrupted registry operations and illuminated how low wages, rushed deadlines, and resource constraints can undermine national security systems.

5. The Urgent Need for Rigorous AI Testing in US Military and Intelligence

   As AI systems become embedded in defense and intelligence roles, a policy expert calls for accelerated and upgraded evaluation frameworks to ensure AI reliability and trustworthiness. Recent US legislation underscores the importance of rigorous testing to mitigate risks in high-stakes military environments where AI failure could cost lives.

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Cynthia B Brumfield

Metacurity Editor

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This summary is provided exclusively based on Metacurity’s weekly curated insights (January 24, 2026).

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