Cybersecurity

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chinese Hackers Targeting AI, Cyber and National Defense Research

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:20:00 -0400

The campaign was undetected for more than one year.

Kodak Confirms Breach Following Claims 2.2M Records Stolen

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:59:00 -0400

This breach may include internal corporate data and the personal information of customers.

Why CTFs Are Becoming a Critical Measure of AI Readiness

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

As AI becomes more deeply embedded in security workflows, organizations face a new challenge: determining whether their teams are prepared to use it effectively.

Organizations’ Emergency Response Fails to Match Confidence Levels

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Organizations overestimate their emergency response; almost 50% of organizations faced a lateral movement attack in the last year.

Error in Breach Notice Leaves Victims Confused, Skeptical

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:30:00 -0400

Patients received notices after a hospital data breach — but the letters looked like scams.

Trump Signs National Security Memo to Bolster Military, Intelligence System Cybersecurity

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400

President Trump signed a new National Security Presidential Memorandum to support the nation’s National Security Systems (NSS).

Update on the Cal Water Hacking Incident

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:41:00 -0400

Cal Water has responded following the claims of a cybersecurity incident.

Cyberwar At the Front Line: Why Enterprises Must Prepare for Digital Conflict

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:30:00 -0400

The risk landscape can change quickly, meaning security leaders need to prepare for anything.

Breaking Down the Novo Nordisk Data Breach

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:12:00 -0400

Experts break down the risks of Novo Nordisk data breach.

Maine Data Breach Reporting Portal Abused, Taken Offline

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:11:00 -0400

Two organizations had false data breach notices filed against them, causing the Office of the Maine Attorney General to remove its public-facing data breach database.