ESET’s 2026 APT Activity Report suggests China-backed APTs are using instability in the region to target victims, as well as continuing activity against organizations around the globe
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AI Software Supply Chain Threats Escalate in 2026
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming software development, but new research from JFrog suggests security teams are struggling to keep pace with the risks that come with it. The Software Supply Chain Security State of the Union 2026 report found that AI-driven development is accelerating malicious package activity, insecure AI tooling, and software supply chain governance…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Infosecurity Europe: Cybersecurity Staff Prefer CISOs With Real Attack Response Experience, Study Reveals
ISC2 survey of cybersecurity professionals suggests that staff want their information security leaders to have experienced reacting to a significant cyber incident
AI, Global Security News
Agent AI is Coming. Are You Ready?
New Industry Data Just Released Suggests Not. On May 19th, 2026, Orchid Security released the results of our Identity Gap: Snapshot 2026. Among the findings, “identity dark matter” (the unseen, unmanaged elements of identity) now overshadows the visible elements 57% vs. 43%. And it couldn’t have occurred at a worse time, with enterprises embracing Agent…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Ransomware: Over Half of CISOs Would Consider Paying Ransom to Hackers
Survey of cybersecurity leaders suggests that majority would strongly consider paying cybercriminals, if that’s what it took to help restore encrypted systems
AI, Apps, Compliance, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
Banks Face a Growing AI Risk at the Database Layer
Financial institutions are rapidly deploying AI, but new research suggests many banks may be securing the wrong layer of the stack. Liquibase researchers warn that while organizations focus heavily on AI models and APIs, the database layer may be one of the most exposed parts of modern financial infrastructure. “Governance for agents has to move…
Global Security News
‘The Gentlemen’ Rapidly Rises to Ransomware Prominence
Not nearly as polite as the name suggests, the ransomware gang has impressed researchers with its speed in scaling up operations — and its sophistication.
Global Security News
Quiet “micro-indulgences” show signs of resilience as households trade down on big ticket spending, Experian analysis reveals
New analysis suggests Australians are reshaping discretionary budgets toward smaller feel‑good purchases and experiences amid ongoing cost‑of‑living pressure.
Global Security News
Quiet “micro-indulgences” show signs of resilience as households trade down on big ticket spending, Experian analysis reveals
New analysis suggests Australians are reshaping discretionary budgets toward smaller feel‑good purchases and experiences amid ongoing cost‑of‑living pressure.
AI, Global Security News
Cloudera: AI Growth Surges as Data Gaps Stall ROI
Enterprises are accelerating AI adoption at a rapid pace, but a new global report suggests many are building on unstable ground. Cloudera’s latest research, based on a survey of nearly 1,300 IT leaders worldwide, finds that while AI use is nearly universal, most organizations still lack the data infrastructure needed to scale it effectively. Why…
AI, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Risk Management
Crypto industry may be running out of time to prepare for quantum attacks
Google’s latest research suggests the cryptocurrency industry may have less time than expected to prepare for quantum computing. In a whitepaper, Google examines risks to elliptic curve cryptography, the system securing most blockchain networks. The researchers revisit earlier assumptions about how difficult it would be for a quantum computer to break these protections, concluding that…
Data Breaches, Global Security News
Employee Data Breaches Surge to Seven-Year High
Analysis from law firm Nockolds suggests non-cyber incidents are driving up employee data breaches
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Risk Management
Hack the Box: AI Boosts Productivity, Creates Skills Risk
AI is helping cybersecurity teams move faster than ever, but new research suggests the speed boost could come at the cost of long-term workforce risks. A new benchmark report from Hack The Box suggests that teams using AI can significantly outperform human-only cybersecurity teams, completing tasks faster and solving more challenges during simulated security competitions.…
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Expect Iran to Launch Cyber-Attacks Globally, Warns Google Head of Threat Intel
John Hultquist suggests “aggressive” Iranian cyber attackers will target the US and its Gulf allies with plausibly deniable ransomware attacks, hacktivist campaigns and more
AI, Apps, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Risk Management
Parallels Survey Highlights EUC Strategy Reset
Parallels’ latest State of Cloud Computing Survey suggests enterprise IT leaders are recalibrating their end-user computing (EUC) strategies, with implications for MSPs, cloud providers, and channel partners supporting hybrid environments. The 2026 report, based on responses from 540 IT professionals in the U.S., U.K., and Germany, points to a shift from cost-driven optimization to structural…
AI, Global Security News
Microsoft AI CEO: AI to Automate Most Office Work Within 12–18 Months
The countdown for white-collar work may have already begun. Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI, suggests that the future of white-collar work may be uncertain. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, he predicted that artificial intelligence will automate most professional tasks within 12 to 18 months, including work done by lawyers, accountants,…