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The AI ROI Showdown Is Approaching

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…

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Rising Breach Fatigue: Phishing and Account Takeovers Become Increasingly Hard to Detect

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…

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Russian ‘Fancy Bear’ Hackers Exploit Unpatched Microsoft Office DDE Vulnerability

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…

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Ring Cancels Flock Safety Partnership Following Super Bowl Ad Backlash

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…

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Proofpoint Acquires Startup Acuvity to Enhance AI Security Solutions

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…

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