IBM I — Cyber Threats, Attacks & Incidents

Threat entity extracted from intelligence sources

Frequency
2
occurrences
First Seen
January 19, 2026
Last Seen
June 11, 2026

IBM i is IBM's Power-based midrange operating system used on IBM Power Systems.

IBM I is a technology platform tracked across 2 threat clusters and 2 intelligence report mentions on ThreatCluster. First observed January 19, 2026; most recent activity June 11, 2026.

Overview

IBM i is IBM's Power-based midrange operating system used on IBM Power Systems. The IBM i PTF Guide is an official patch catalog that lists Program Temporary Fixes and security-related updates, helping administrators address vulnerabilities, maintain stability, and stay compliant. The January 2026 Volume 28, Numbers 1-3 indicates a consolidated release focusing on the latest fixes across IBM i platforms with guidance for deployment and validation, underscoring the platform's cybersecurity relevance.

Related Threat Clusters

Recent Intelligence Reports

  • CVE-2026-7870 - IBM i is Affected by Privilege Escalation [] — Cvefeed · June 11, 2026
  • IBM i PTF Guide, Volume 28, Numbers 1 Through 3 — Itjungle · January 19, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is IBM I?

IBM i is IBM's Power-based midrange operating system used on IBM Power Systems.

Is IBM I still active?

The most recent intelligence report mentioning IBM I on ThreatCluster is dated June 11, 2026. Activity was first observed January 19, 2026, giving a tracked span from then to June 11, 2026.

What is IBM I associated with?

Across ThreatCluster reporting, IBM I most frequently co-occurs with Privilege Escalation, CVE-2026-7870, Cwe-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element, T1068 - Exploitation for Privilege Escalation.

What are the latest developments involving IBM I?

The most significant recent cluster is “Critical RCE Vulnerability in BeyondTrust Software Requires Immediate Patching” (1085 articles · Updated February 9, 2026). IBM I appears across 2 threat clusters in total, listed above with sources.

How much reporting does ThreatCluster have on IBM I?

IBM I appears in 2 intelligence report mentions across 2 deduplicated threat clusters, aggregated from 17,000+ monitored sources.

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