AI Chatbots Recognized as Leading Health Technology Hazard for 2026 In a comprehensive analysis by the ECRI Institute, a prominent patient safety research organization, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have been identified as the foremost health technology hazard for 2026. Researchers Rob Schluth and Scott Luney highlighted that these AI tools,…
The exposure of Social Security Numbers (SSNs) remains among the most critical cybersecurity challenges today. Incidents involving SSN breaches have far-reaching implications, affecting both individuals and organizations. When sensitive data like SSNs is breached, the repercussions can be swift and devastating, leading to long-term financial and identity-related consequences. The Importance…
Genesco Inc. Reports Payment Card Data Breach in Network Intrusion On Friday, retail company Genesco Inc. disclosed a significant breach in its computer network, specifically targeting the segment responsible for processing payment card transactions. The Nashville, Tennessee-based retailer has acknowledged that certain card details may have been compromised, though it…
3rd Party Risk Management, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management Presented by ProcessUnity 60 mins In the evolving landscape of third-party risk management, companies face unprecedented challenges in scaling their operations. The complications arise as vendor ecosystems diversify and risk signals become scattered across various tools and stakeholders,…
Cybersecurity Update: AI-Powered Attack on Fortinet Firewalls and Other Breaches In a recent development in the cybersecurity landscape, a financially motivated threat actor, reportedly Russian-speaking, has leveraged commercial AI toolkits to compromise over 600 Fortinet firewalls. This operation was first identified by the AWS security team, indicating that the activity…
McDonald’s is currently collaborating with law enforcement following a cyber intrusion that has affected customer data linked to the fast-food chain. The breach occurred when unauthorized hackers accessed the database of a third-party vendor, compromising information pertaining to an unspecified number of McDonald’s patrons. In response to the situation, McDonald’s…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity AI Code Scanner Disrupts a $200B Industry Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • February 22, 2026 Image: Samuel Boivin/Shutterstock Security teams have traditionally struggled with preventing cyber threats, often likened to firefighters overwhelmed by relentless fires.…
Data Breaches Surge in the UK Amid Alarming Trends in Cybersecurity Recent analysis from VPN provider Surfshark reveals a troubling statistic: approximately 8.2 million accounts in the UK were compromised in 2025, positioning Britain as the sixth highest country globally for data breaches. This alarming trend indicates that nearly 16…
Webinar: Explainable AI for SEC-Ready Security In recent developments in the field of cybersecurity, a new webinar series titled “Explainable AI for SEC-Ready Security” has caught the attention of business owners keen on fortifying their defenses against emerging threats. Scheduled to commence shortly, the series aims to educate attendees on…