Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Government, Industry Specific New Initiatives Launched to Mitigate Foreign Influence on Technology Standards Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 23, 2026 The White House is bringing its AI action plan to life with export-ready packages, a U.S. Tech Corps, and new standards initiatives. (Image: Shutterstock) The…
The Economist highlights a significant shift in what is considered the world’s most valuable resource. Once dominated by oil, the current landscape reveals that data has become paramount. Each interaction online—be it through social media or business operations—constitutes a data-sharing activity. As we look toward 2026, the landscape of cybersecurity…
IBM Addresses Serious Security Flaw in Cloud Databases for PostgreSQL IBM has recently patched a significant security vulnerability within its IBM Cloud Databases (ICD) for PostgreSQL service. This flaw, classified with a CVSS score of 8.8 and termed “Hell’s Keychain” by the cybersecurity firm Wiz, poses risks that could allow…
After a hiatus of six months, the creator behind the notorious Petya ransomware has resurfaced to assist victims affected by a recently unleashed variant, known as NotPetya. The individual, who identifies as Janus—drawing inspiration from a James Bond villain—took to Twitter, suggesting potential solutions for those grappling with encrypted files.…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Finance & Banking Fintech Leader Reports Personal Data Breach Affecting Business Users of Loan Application Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • February 23, 2026 PayPal recently revealed a data breach that lasted six months and led to the exposure of some business customers’ personal information, resulting…
Conduent Data Breach Magnifies Risks for Millions The Conduent data breach has emerged as one of the most extensive exposures of personal and health-related information in U.S. history, impacting at least 25 million individuals across multiple states. Initial reports suggest this incident may rank among the largest vendor-driven data breaches…
On Friday, Google issued an urgent out-of-band security update to address a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability affecting its Chrome web browser. This flaw, designated as CVE-2022-4262, is a type confusion bug in the V8 JavaScript engine that has already been leveraged in active exploitation. Discovered and reported by Clement Lecigne…
Teenager Charged in Connection with DDoS Attacks on Major Corporations An 18-year-old student from Stockport, England, has been charged with aiding cybercriminals by operating a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) for-hire service. This illegal operation allegedly facilitated attacks on the online platforms of various high-profile entities, including T-Mobile, Amazon, and…
Title: Facebook Privacy Breach: Apps Expose User Data to Third Parties Recent investigations have spotlighted significant privacy concerns surrounding Facebook, revealing a troubling trend among popular third-party applications that compromise user data. Notably, games such as Farmville and Texas HoldEm Poker have been implicated in leaking unique Facebook IDs, which…