This article has been updated to include additional technical insights into the hacking campaign. Amazon’s latest security advisory indicates that a Russian-speaking hacker orchestrated a sophisticated cyber campaign utilizing generative AI services, successfully breaching over 600 FortiGate firewalls across 55 nations within a short span of five weeks. This alarming…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Identity & Access Management Also: AI and Machine Identity Risks; Europe’s Push for Digital Sovereignty Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • February 20, 2026 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Tony Morbin, Tom Field, and Mathew Schwartz This week, a panel of four…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development AI Misconfigurations, Not Cyberattacks, Could Threaten Infrastructure by 2028: Gartner Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • February 16, 2026 Image: Piotr Zajda/Shutterstock According to Gartner, a misconfigured artificial intelligence (AI) system has the potential to bring down critical infrastructure across an advanced economy by…
Data Security, Government, Industry Specific Presented by Rubrik 60 mins The realm of cybersecurity has emerged as a collective responsibility that crosses organizational and jurisdictional lines. A recent panel discussion convened leaders from New York City, Loudoun County, and the State of New York to examine the critical role of…
Application Security, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development AI Revolutionizes Economics Amid Persistent Challenges in Enterprise IT Architecture Jennifer Lawinski, Sandhya Michu • February 11, 2026 Anthropic’s recent upgrade of its Claude platform has stirred significant turmoil in the software market. (Image: Shutterstock) This month saw…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime AI-Driven Malware Targets React2Shell Vulnerability, Compromising 91 Hosts Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • February 11, 2026 Image: Shutterstock Recent research has identified artificial intelligence-generated malware leveraging the React2Shell vulnerability, allowing malicious actors to craft exploits without requiring coding expertise. This operation…
Endpoint Security Microsoft Introduces Two New Desktop Security Initiatives Greg Sirico • February 10, 2026 Image: Shutterstock Microsoft has announced significant updates to its Windows operating system aiming to bolster runtime security and enhance user awareness regarding app permissions on sensitive desktop resources, such as files, cameras, and microphones. As…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Governance, Data Security AI Elevates CDO Role: From Compliance Guardian to Strategic Leader Jennifer Lawinski • February 9, 2026 The emergence of artificial intelligence has spotlighted the chief data officer, shifting the role from compliance to strategic innovation. (Image: Shutterstock) The ascendance of artificial…
As the mid-February compliance deadline looms for new regulations aimed at aligning federal laws governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder records with HIPAA, treatment facilities supported by federal funding are facing crucial uncertainties. Legal expert Aleksandra Vold, a partner at the law firm BakerHostetler, emphasized that several significant questions…
