During February 2026, Lonikon focused on security research within the google/security-research repository, documenting the kernel CVE-2025-38502 vulnerability and its implications for defensive readiness. By analyzing the vulnerability in depth, Lonikon produced structured documentation and contributed a kernelCTF commit to support ongoing kernel security research. The work emphasized clear risk signaling and actionable guidance for product and security operations teams, improving cross-team communication. Using C programming and leveraging expertise in exploit and kernel development, Lonikon enabled more effective vulnerability analysis and remediation planning. The contribution demonstrated thoroughness in technical documentation and a strong understanding of security research workflows.