AI in Financial Compliance: A $75 Million Investment in AML Solutions AI Agents Target Anti-Money Laundering at Major Global Banks, Cutting Manual Probes By Michael Novinson | February 12, 2026 A startup founded by a former Meta executive has successfully raised $75 million to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) for financial…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security Proposed Regulation Changes Face Backlash for Potential Erosion of Privacy Rights David Meyer • February 12, 2026 Image: mixmagic/Shutterstock The European Commission’s recent proposal to amend tech regulations, framed as a measure to enhance competitiveness across the continent, has sparked significant…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Network Detection & Response, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Accel-Led Funding Round Fuels AI-Driven Detection and Response , Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • February 11, 2026 Shay Sandler, co-founder and CEO, Vega (Image: Vega) A New York-based security analytics startup, founded by the former research lead…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Norwegian Government Confirms Vulnerability to Salt Typhoon Cyber Operations Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 9, 2026 A mobile communication tower on the island near Henningsver, Norway. (Image: Valdis Skudre/Shutterstock) The Norwegian government has revealed that it fell victim to the cyber espionage…
New Strategies Proposed for Global Nuclear Monitoring Amid Treaty Expirations For decades, nuclear powers around the globe have functioned within a complex web of treaties designed to progressively reduce the stockpile of nuclear weapons. However, with these agreements increasingly falling by the wayside, a credible alternative for monitoring these arsenals…
Rising Cybersecurity Threats and AI Governance Issues Highlighted in FICCI–EY Risk Survey Recent findings from the FICCI–EY Risk Survey 2026, released on February 8, illustrate escalating risks that Indian businesses face, chiefly stemming from cybersecurity breaches, inadequate governance of artificial intelligence (AI), and increasing scrutiny under India’s data protection laws.…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development AI Assistant Executes Malicious Commands via Docker Image Metadata Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • February 6, 2026 Image: Poetra.RH/Shutterstock Security researchers have uncovered a significant vulnerability in Docker’s Ask Gordon AI assistant, enabling attackers to execute nefarious commands embedded within…
In 2025, the financial services sector emerged as the principal target of cyberattacks, reflecting a troubling trend of increasingly sophisticated and rapid cyber intrusions. The data breaches reported throughout the year reached unprecedented levels, highlighting a critical disparity between advancing digital threats and traditional security measures. Criminals now primarily target…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Government, Industry Specific Modernization Priorities at Southern Connecticut State University: Insights from CIO Tom Armstrong Jennifer Lawinski • February 4, 2026 Tom Armstrong, CIO, Southern Connecticut State University Tom Armstrong assumed the role of Chief Information Officer at Southern Connecticut State University during a pivotal…
