Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development CIOs Cite Stalled Initiatives, Vendor Disappointment, and Rising Fatigue as Barriers to AI Progress Jennifer Lawinski • February 13, 2026 Image: Shutterstock The current phase of enterprise artificial intelligence appears robust, yet ambitions are increasingly hampered by the necessity for…
In recent months, businesses and consumers alike have been grappling with an alarming trend in cybersecurity incidents. A significant rise in data breaches has been documented, with the nonprofit Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) releasing findings that indicate these breaches are now nearly ubiquitous among consumers. According to the ITRC’s…
The Hidden Risks in Finance In a notable incident a few years ago, a Washington-based real estate developer encountered a significant web vulnerability while engaging with First American, a financial services company. While reviewing a document link related to a transaction, he discovered something unexpected: by altering a single digit…
Cybercriminals, notably state-sponsored hackers, have begun exploiting a newly uncovered vulnerability in Microsoft Office that the company has not classified as a security risk nor plans to address with a patch. This vulnerability involves the Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) feature in Microsoft Office, which allows applications to share data seamlessly…
Recent protests in Iran have laid bare the stark tactics employed by the Tehran regime against demonstrators, with state forces reportedly killing thousands since early January. Additionally, the government has enacted extreme measures to restrict internet access, shutting off connections to the global web and further isolating its citizens. In…
Recent Security Breach at Yahoo Mail Raises Concerns In a troubling development for a major player in the email service market, Yahoo Mail has publicly disclosed a significant security breach affecting its user base. The company reported that a coordinated effort to gain unauthorized access to customer accounts has resulted…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Acquisition Addresses GenAI Risks, Prompt Injection Threats, and Autonomous Agent Security Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 13, 2026 Ryan Kalember, Chief Strategy Officer at Proofpoint (Image: Proofpoint) In a strategic move to enhance its AI security capabilities, Proofpoint announced its…
A substantial breach affecting nearly one-third of the Netherlands’ population. Incident Overview Odido, a prominent Dutch telecom provider, has disclosed a significant data breach impacting the personal details of over 6.2 million customers. The company has confirmed that unauthorized actors accessed its customer contact system and extracted a considerable volume…
Cisco Releases Critical Security Updates for Harmed IP Phone Models On Wednesday, Cisco announced significant security patches intended to address a critical vulnerability affecting its IP Phone series, including the 6800, 7800, 7900, and 8800 models. This announcement comes in response to the discovery of a severe flaw, identified as…