Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development EU Council Rejects Redefined ‘Personal Data’ Classification David Meyer • February 24, 2026 Image: Christophe Licoppe/Shutterstock The Council of the European Union has formally rejected a proposal from the European Commission aimed at redefining ‘personal…
The Dutch Public Prosecutor’s Office has initiated a criminal investigation into a significant cyberattack on the telecom provider Odido, resulting in the theft of millions of customer records. While the investigation is confirmed, no additional details have been disclosed at this time. Odido has also opted for no public commentary…
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) and the Council for the Judiciary have confirmed that their systems were compromised in a cyber attack exploiting vulnerabilities in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM). This information was disclosed in a notice to the Dutch parliament, revealing that both agencies experienced unauthorized access to…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Governance & Risk Management, IT Risk Management Expert Warning: Power Capacity Expands While 26% of Projects Suffer Delays Jennifer Lawinski • February 24, 2026 The tech industry recorded unprecedented data center capacity growth in 2025, but 26% of projects were delayed. (Image: Shutterstock) The promise…
Optimizely Targeted in Cyberattack: A Comprehensive Overview In a notable cybersecurity incident, Optimizely, a prominent ad tech company, has recently fallen victim to a cyberattack that has raised significant concerns within the industry. This breach highlights vulnerabilities within digital marketing infrastructures and serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing…
SmarterTools recently disclosed a significant cybersecurity breach involving the Warlock ransomware group, which exploited an unpatched version of SmarterMail. The incident, communicated by Chief Commercial Officer Derek Curtis, occurred on January 29, 2026, when a mail server that lagged in updates became the entry point for the attack. Curtis detailed…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Governance & Risk Management, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Index Ventures Invests in Comprehensive AI-Driven Vulnerability Management Platform Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 24, 2026 Alon Noy, co-founder and CEO, Astelia (Image: Astelia) Astelia, a startup founded by former leaders of Israel’s National Red Team,…
The Conduent data breach continues to escalate in severity as more information becomes available. Initial reports indicate that at least 25 million individuals have been impacted by this incident, with major repercussions observed in Texas and Oregon alone. In Texas, as many as 15 million residents may be affected, an…
Recent analyses by Picus Labs raise critical questions about the current landscape of cybersecurity threats, particularly the evolving methods employed by attackers. The findings from the Red Report 2026 indicate a distinct shift away from traditional ransomware tactics. With over 1.1 million malicious files examined and 15.5 million adversarial actions…