Aflac Inc., one of the largest supplemental insurance providers in the United States, has confirmed a significant data breach affecting approximately 22.6 million individuals. Based in Columbus, Georgia, the company, well-known for its distinctive duck mascot, announced in late December 2025 that hackers had accessed sensitive personal and health information,…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management Synthetic Entities, AI-Driven Scams, Stablecoin Misuse Pose Key Threats in 2026 Suparna Goswami ( gsuparna) • December 29, 2025 Frank McKenna, PointPredictive; Peter Tapling, U.S. Faster Payments Council; and Steve Lenderman, isolved In 2025, scams leveraging artificial intelligence saw an unprecedented surge,…
The healthcare sector faces escalating risks from third-party security threats, a concern that has intensified with the rising implementation of artificial intelligence by vendors. Rick Doten, an independent consultant and former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of a prominent managed healthcare organization, emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to rigorously…
Implantable neural devices and brain control interfaces have ushered in a new realm of cybersecurity and privacy challenges that far exceed those posed by traditional medical devices. This complexity primarily arises from the sensitive nature of the neural data these devices collect and manage. Professor Kevin Fu, founder and director…
Artificial intelligence is significantly transforming the landscape of cybercrime. According to David Sancho, a senior threat researcher at Trend Micro, autonomous AI agents are on the verge of conducting entire cyber attacks independently. These advanced algorithms can scan servers, identify vulnerabilities, refine exploit techniques, and even execute phishing campaigns from…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Government, Industry Specific New Report Indicates Shortcomings in DOE’s Cybersecurity and AI Governance Amid Rapid Technological Advancement Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 24, 2025 Image: DCStockPhotography/Shutterstock The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is entering 2026 amidst growing concerns regarding its lagging governance in relation to…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Critical Infrastructure Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development International Coalition Warns of Security Risks in Operational Technology’s Transition to AI Shaun Waterman • December 23, 2025 Image: DC Studio/Shutterstock The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and its international partners have issued a cautionary…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity Acquisition Streamlines Security Operations From Asset Discovery to Remediation Jennifer Lawinski • December 23, 2025 Image: Shutterstock ServiceNow, a leader in artificial intelligence software, has made a substantial move in the cybersecurity landscape by…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security Browser Tools Harvest AI Chatbot Data for Sale: Koi Security Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • December 22, 2025 Image: Skorzewiak/Shutterstock Recent investigations reveal that a Chrome browser extension, touted as a free clientless VPN, has been clandestinely capturing user conversations on various…
