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fromFortune
1 day ago

Anthropic caused panic that Mythos will expose cybersecurity weak spots, but one industry veteran says real problem is fixing, not finding, them | Fortune

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview AI model identifies cybersecurity vulnerabilities, but experts question its impact on fixing existing issues.
Information security
fromFortune
4 days ago

Anthropic's Mythos is a wake up call, but experts say the era of AI-driven hacking is already here | Fortune

Anthropic's Mythos AI model is too dangerous to release widely due to its ability to exploit software vulnerabilities.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and cyber threats, necessitating a focus on runtime security for effective enterprise protection.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Is Mythos a blessing or a curse for cybersecurity? It depends on whom you ask

Claude Mythos AI model may enhance cybersecurity defenses but also poses risks for hackers due to its ability to identify vulnerabilities and create exploits.
Information security
fromFortune
1 day ago

Anthropic caused panic that Mythos will expose cybersecurity weak spots, but one industry veteran says real problem is fixing, not finding, them | Fortune

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview AI model identifies cybersecurity vulnerabilities, but experts question its impact on fixing existing issues.
Information security
fromFortune
4 days ago

Anthropic's Mythos is a wake up call, but experts say the era of AI-driven hacking is already here | Fortune

Anthropic's Mythos AI model is too dangerous to release widely due to its ability to exploit software vulnerabilities.
fromNature
23 hours ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
#ai-security
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Rolling out AI? 5 security tactics your business can't get wrong - and why

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Rolling out AI? 5 security tactics your business can't get wrong - and why

#ai-governance
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Dumbest Hack of the Year Exposed a Very Real Problem

A cyberattack in Silicon Valley exploited weak passwords to spoof crosswalk button recordings with voices of tech CEOs, raising security concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromYahoo Tech
4 days ago

Hackers Are Using Your Home Router to Spy on Microsoft 365 Users

Russian spies exploited consumer routers to steal Microsoft 365 credentials from thousands of users, turning home devices into espionage tools.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
14 hours ago

Nightclub Giant RCI Hospitality Reports Data Breach

RCI Hospitality Holdings reported a cybersecurity incident exposing sensitive personal information of independent contractors due to an IDOR vulnerability.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
DevOps
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Cloudflare introduces new features for building and deploying agents

Cloudflare is transforming AI development with Dynamic Workers, Sandboxes, and Artifacts for secure, scalable, and efficient code execution.
#data-integrity
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

AI Is Nothing Without Data Fidelity. Here's A Four-Step Approach to Protect It | AdExchanger

Data integrity is crucial for effective AI in advertising, as flawed data leads to poor outcomes.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

AI Is Nothing Without Data Fidelity. Here's A Four-Step Approach to Protect It | AdExchanger

Data integrity is crucial for effective AI in advertising, as flawed data leads to poor outcomes.
Information security
fromArs Technica
4 hours ago

UK gov's Mythos AI tests help separate cybersecurity threat from hype

Mythos outperformed previous models in TLO tests, showing capability in attacking vulnerable systems but still facing limitations in complex scenarios.
#data-breach
EU data protection
fromTNW | Data-Security
1 day ago

Basic-Fit hit by hack affecting members across multiple countries, including 200,000 in the Netherlands

Basic-Fit experienced a data breach affecting 200,000 members, exposing personal and bank details but not passwords or identity documents.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Hack at Anodot leaves over a dozen breached companies facing extortion | TechCrunch

Hackers stole data from multiple companies after breaching Anodot, exposing customers to extortion and potential data publication.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 week ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Data-Security
1 day ago

Basic-Fit hit by hack affecting members across multiple countries, including 200,000 in the Netherlands

Basic-Fit experienced a data breach affecting 200,000 members, exposing personal and bank details but not passwords or identity documents.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Hack at Anodot leaves over a dozen breached companies facing extortion | TechCrunch

Hackers stole data from multiple companies after breaching Anodot, exposing customers to extortion and potential data publication.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 week ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
14 hours ago

Organizations Warned of Exploited Windows, Adobe Acrobat Vulnerabilities

CISA expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog with seven new vulnerabilities, including critical Windows and Adobe flaws.
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Your tech support company runs scams. Stop-or disguise with more fraud?

Tech Live Connect processed fraudulent charges using real customer data, including names and addresses, to make the charges appear legitimate and maintain a low chargeback ratio.
Privacy professionals
Women in technology
fromInfoQ
2 weeks ago

Security and Architecture: To Betray One Is To Destroy Both

Architecture and security have evolved from separate entities to a deeply connected partnership focused on resilience and protection against threats.
Podcast
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

What Does It Take to Be an Outstanding CSO or CISO?

Outstanding security leaders often come from non-traditional backgrounds, with 40% of recent CSO-CISO Hall of Fame honorees starting in the private sector.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

The Hidden ROI of Visibility: Better Decisions, Better Behavior, Better Security

Visibility through security measures can deter undesirable behavior and enhance safety in challenging situations.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
13 hours ago

Analysis of 216M Security Findings Shows a 4x Increase In Critical Risk (2026 Report)

Critical risk findings surged by nearly 400% amid a 52% increase in raw alert volume, driven by AI-assisted development.
#microsoft
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 hours ago

Microsoft Patches Exploited SharePoint Zero-Day and 160 Other Vulnerabilities

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates address 165 vulnerabilities, including a critical SharePoint zero-day exploit tracked as CVE-2026-32201.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 hours ago

Microsoft Patches Exploited SharePoint Zero-Day and 160 Other Vulnerabilities

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates address 165 vulnerabilities, including a critical SharePoint zero-day exploit tracked as CVE-2026-32201.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 hours ago

April Patch Tuesday brings zero-days in Defender, SharePoint Server | Computer Weekly

Microsoft's April Patch Tuesday update addresses over 160 issues, including two critical zero-day vulnerabilities, marking one of the largest updates in history.
#adobe
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 hours ago

Adobe Patches 55 Vulnerabilities Across 11 Products

Adobe's Patch Tuesday updates address 55 vulnerabilities across 11 products, with critical ColdFusion flaws requiring immediate attention.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
5 hours ago

Adobe Issues Emergency Patch for Critical PDF Flaw Exploited For Months

Adobe released an emergency patch for a critical vulnerability in its products, exploited since December 2025, with a CVSS score of 8.6.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Adobe Patches Reader Zero-Day Exploited for Months

Adobe released emergency patches for a critical zero-day vulnerability in Acrobat and Reader that has been exploited for several months.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 hours ago

Adobe Patches 55 Vulnerabilities Across 11 Products

Adobe's Patch Tuesday updates address 55 vulnerabilities across 11 products, with critical ColdFusion flaws requiring immediate attention.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
5 hours ago

Adobe Issues Emergency Patch for Critical PDF Flaw Exploited For Months

Adobe released an emergency patch for a critical vulnerability in its products, exploited since December 2025, with a CVSS score of 8.6.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Adobe Patches Reader Zero-Day Exploited for Months

Adobe released emergency patches for a critical zero-day vulnerability in Acrobat and Reader that has been exploited for several months.
#openai
Information security
fromWIRED
3 hours ago

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

OpenAI announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, emphasizing cybersecurity safeguards and the need for advanced protections in AI models.
Information security
fromAxios
3 hours ago

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

OpenAI is shifting to a model that emphasizes identity verification for access to sensitive cybersecurity tools while expanding availability.
Information security
fromWIRED
3 hours ago

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

OpenAI announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, emphasizing cybersecurity safeguards and the need for advanced protections in AI models.
Information security
fromAxios
3 hours ago

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

OpenAI is shifting to a model that emphasizes identity verification for access to sensitive cybersecurity tools while expanding availability.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
13 hours ago

We're in a new era of heightened CEO safety measures, security pros say

This attack is just shedding light on the fact that you're even more vulnerable outside of the office, said Don Aviv, CEO of Interfor International, a security consultancy.
Information security
fromFinbold
11 hours ago

Kraken insider extortion reveals remote work security blind spot

"Shortly after access was terminated, we began receiving extortion demands. The criminals threatened to distribute materials from both the February 2025 incident and the recent incident to media outlets and on social media if we did not comply. We will not pay these criminals," Percoco stated.
Information security
Privacy professionals
fromMedCity News
3 weeks ago

The Evolving Landscape of Privacy and Cybersecurity: Essential Strategies for Legal and Compliance Professionals - MedCity News

Organizations must combine strong controls with comprehensive employee training and accountability culture to effectively protect sensitive data and comply with evolving privacy laws.
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

The New Battleground of Cybersecurity

I've always had what I would consider a hacker mindset, a curiosity to take things apart, understand them, and use that knowledge to solve problems. That mindset took me on a circuitous route into the cybersecurity industry; after being kicked out of high school for hacking computer systems, I worked a range of jobs, managing office supply companies by day and cracking Wi-Fi networks by night until I started a Digital Forensics degree which led me to the world of security research.
Science
Mental health
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Security Insights Delivered Through Podcasts

Security professionals face significant mental-health risks and team burnout, requiring leaders to integrate empathetic practices and psychological safety into security operations.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Ransomware scum, other crims exploit 4 old Microsoft bugs

Four Microsoft vulnerabilities are actively exploited, including one from 2012, prompting CISA to urge federal agencies to patch them within two weeks.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Adobe patches vulnerability that steals data via PDFs

A sophisticated attack exploits a vulnerability in Adobe Reader via malicious PDF files to gather sensitive information and potentially execute arbitrary code.
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

MITRE Releases Fight Fraud Framework

"These incidents involve the intentional use of deceptive or illegal practices to fraudulently obtain money, assets, or information from individuals or institutions, and include actions carried out over cyber channels."
Information security
#data-security
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Critical Marimo Flaw Exploited Hours After Public Disclosure

A critical vulnerability in Marimo was exploited within hours of its public disclosure, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
6 days ago

Ransomware Response: How Businesses Regain Control Under Pressure

Ransomware attacks create urgent pressure, forcing quick decisions and impacting operations, legal obligations, and overall enterprise strategy.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

Why Operationalizing AI Security Is the Next Great Enterprise Hurdle

Security operations lag behind rapid tech advancements, leading to inefficiencies and risks in managing numerous security tools.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

Shrinking the IAM Attack Surface through Identity Visibility and Intelligence Platforms (IVIP)

Enterprise IAM faces fragmentation, leading to Identity Dark Matter and a significant gap in visibility and security oversight.
#ai-cybersecurity
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed

AI-enabled cyberattacks are currently occurring, with significant impacts on organizations and a widening gap between attackers and defenders.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Information security

The biggest AI threats come from within - 12 ways to defend your organization

Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed

AI-enabled cyberattacks are currently occurring, with significant impacts on organizations and a widening gap between attackers and defenders.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Information security

The biggest AI threats come from within - 12 ways to defend your organization

Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Multi-OS Cyberattacks: How SOCs Close a Critical Risk in 3 Steps

Multi-OS attacks complicate SOC operations, leading to delays, fragmented evidence, and increased escalation volume, ultimately allowing attackers more time to operate.
#cloud-security
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

World Cloud Security Day: Breaking Down the State of the Cloud Cybersecurity and Physical Security

World Cloud Security Day emphasizes the importance of securing cloud data, focusing on identity visibility and flexible cloud adoption for physical security.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

World Cloud Security Day: Breaking Down the State of the Cloud Cybersecurity and Physical Security

World Cloud Security Day emphasizes the importance of securing cloud data, focusing on identity visibility and flexible cloud adoption for physical security.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Mobile Attack Surface Expands as Enterprises Lose Control

Mobile device security is inadequate, with many organizations using critically outdated operating systems and exposing sensitive data to potential attacks.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 weeks ago

Beyond integration theatre: Building stronger cyber platforms | Computer Weekly

Integration layers between security platforms, not the platforms themselves, have become the primary enterprise security risk requiring rigorous governance of delegated trust.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 weeks ago

Why Security Validation Is Becoming Agentic

Security validation tools operate in silos while attackers exploit interconnected systems, creating a structural blind spot that Agentic Exposure Validation can address through continuous, autonomous, context-aware assessment.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Vulnerability reports: Increase in quantity, decrease in quality? | Computer Weekly

Bug bounty programs face sustainability challenges due to increased low-quality submissions, prompting cURL founder Daniel Stenberg to shut down his HackerOne program and switch to GitHub for vulnerability reporting.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

How to 10x Your Vulnerability Management Program in the Agentic Era

Agentic AI cyberattacks are actively occurring, forcing vulnerability management to evolve from static scanning to continuous, contextual, autonomous remediation systems.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Dozens of Vendors Patch Security Flaws Across Enterprise Software and Network Devices

SAP released security updates for two critical vulnerabilities enabling arbitrary code execution: CVE-2019-17571 in Quotation Management Insurance and CVE-2026-27685 in NetWeaver Enterprise Portal Administration.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

The Zero-Day Scramble is Avoidable: A Guide to Attack Surface Reduction

Teams must reduce unnecessary internet-facing exposure to minimize vulnerability exploitation risk, as time-to-exploit windows are shrinking to hours or minutes.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

The Great Security Culture Shift: Building a Proactive Defense in an Era of Advanced Threats and Social Engineering

Hackers exploit DLL side-loading on trusted platforms like LinkedIn to deliver malware through seemingly legitimate file attachments, bypassing traditional security defenses and compromising entire corporate networks.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Understanding Breaches Before and After They Happen: What Every Organization Should Know

Most security breaches result from neglected fundamentals—human error, unpatched systems, weak authentication, and poor network segmentation—rather than advanced, novel exploits.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Vulnerability exploits now dominate intrusions

Exploit of disclosed vulnerabilities now causes most intrusions, with attackers weaponizing new flaws within hours while many organizations patch slowly.
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Securing the Mid-Market Across the Complete Threat Lifecycle

For mid-market organizations, cybersecurity is a constant balancing act. Proactive, preventative security measures are essential to protect an expanding attack surface. Combined with effective protection that blocks threats, they play a critical role in stopping cyberattacks before damage is done. The challenge is that many security tools add complexity and cost that most mid-market businesses can't absorb. With limited budgets and lean IT and security teams, organizations often focus on detection and response.
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