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Estonia to Grant Digital IDs to AI Agents

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 -0400

The nation intends to assign digital identification numbers to AI agents.

The Good Hackers Security Leaders Can’t Afford to Ignore

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Not all hackers are adversaries. Some are among our most valuable allies.

6 Data Breaches to Know About (June 2026)

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Security magazine dives into 6 data breach stories from the last month.

Accenture Confirms Breach After Hackers Claim Source Code Theft

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:49:00 -0400

IT services organization Accenture has confirmed it experienced a data breach.

China Claims “Backdoor” Security Risk in Claude Code, Anthropic Responds

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:30:00 -0400

A Chinese cybersecurity platform has claimed to discover a “backdoor” security concern in Anthropic’s Claude Code.

KDDI Corporation Breach Impacts 12.2M Customer Emails

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400

A prominent Japanese telecommunications organization revealed a data breach may have impacted 12.2 million customer emails.

Nearly 85% of Nurses Experienced Workplace Violence in the Last Year

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Workplace safety continues to be a concern in the healthcare industry.

Department of Homeland Security Investigating a Data Breach

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The DHS announced it is investigating a data breach involving an information-sharing network.

Security Guard Assaulted at Firework Show

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400

A fight broke out at a country club, resulting in the injury of a security guard.

Security Guard Found Alive After 8 Days Beneath Earthquake Rubble

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:15:00 -0400

43-year-old Hernán Alberto Gil Flores was retrieved from a collapsed mall following an earthquake.

Researchers Discover First Documented Case of Agentic Ransomware

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Researchers believe they have discovered the first documented case of an extortion operation run end-to-end by an LLM.

Imposters Scams Caused $3.5B in Losses in 2025

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Since 2020, reported loses have tripled.

When Private Events Become Public Infrastructure: What Celebrity OSINT Teaches Security Leaders

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:00:00 -0400

Long before anyone confirmed where and when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding would be, thousands of fans believed they already knew. This is open-source intelligence (OSINT) in its most ordinary form.

Why Response Time Is Becoming the Missing Metric in Workplace Safety and Security

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Even the strongest prevention programs cannot eliminate every risk.

Card Data Theft Remains Top Concern for US Consumers

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

According to a recent survey by Capco, the fraud types that most concern US consumers are card and card data theft (46%), identity theft (44%), purchases they did not make (40%) and account takeover (35%).

A CISO’s Guide to Robocall Mitigation: Applying MITRE ATT&CK to Voice-Based Threats

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

The challenge for security leaders is no longer simply blocking unwanted calls.

Nearly Half of Organizations Lack "Full" Visibility Into Employee AI Usage

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A recent report by Bitdefender analyzed employee AI tool usage.

Establishing and Measuring Trust

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Listen to Jim Routh, Chief Trust Officer at Saviynt, discuss how organizations can build and measure trust.

Security Organizations Reveal Threat Management Fails to Match Visibility

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:31:44 -0400

A recent report by Filigran analyzes the gap between threat visibility and threat management.

Ransomware Is About Leverage: Return on Risk Takes It Away

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Return on Risk offers an alternative way to think about resilience.

Why Insider Threats Deserve a Spot at the Top of Your Risk List

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Most people picture insider threats one way — the disgruntled employee, the corporate spy, the contractor who walked out with a thumb drive. Those exist, and they matter, but they’re not the majority of what this category actually contains.

Security Leaders Discuss Texas Hunting, Fishing License Data Breach

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:30:00 -0400

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reported that the personal information of more than three million Texas hunting and fishing license customers may have been affected by a recent data breech.

Identifying Government Leaders Who Will Succeed in Corporate Security

jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

A candidate’s background and career level by themselves do not forecast results.

AI Is Outpacing Cyber Defense: Security Must Shift from Reaction to Readiness

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Cybersecurity is entering a phase in which the pace of artificial intelligence advancement is outpacing traditional defense models.

Cal Water Confirms User Credentials Exploited in Hacking

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A Cal Water spokesperson reached out to Security magazine with an update on its investigation.

61% of Healthcare Organizations Predict a 'Fatal' Cyberattack Within 5 Years

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:54:43 -0400

A recent report by Omega Systems analyzed cybersecurity incidents within healthcare organizations.

Hackers Exposed Knicks, Madison Square Garden Data

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Security leaders discuss the release of Knicks and Madison Square Garden customer and corporate data.

Can Thought Leadership Erode Leadership Credibility?

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

A discussion on how much thought leadership contribution is too much.

How School Security Looks During Summer Months

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Here, Security magazine discusses these changes with Guy Grace, ASSA ABLOY’s K-12 National Security Program Manager.

88% of School Panic Button Alerts Were for Student Behavior

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A recent report by CENTEGIX analyzed school safety trends, specifically surrounding wearable panic buttons.