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Torq Secures $140M in Series D Funding to Enhance AI-Driven SOC Solutions

Advanced SOC Operations / CSOC, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Funding of $1.2B to Enhance Federal Market Engagement and R&D in Generative AI Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • January 15, 2026 Leonid Belkind, Co-founder and CTO of Torq (Image: Torq) Torq, a hyperautomation startup established by…

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Data Breaches Expected to Escalate in 2026 Due to AI-Driven Cyber Threats

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A significant rise in data breaches was observed in 2025, with projections for 2026 indicating an even more alarming scenario. A recent report by Experian highlights the increasing utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) to exacerbate these threats. Last year, the average U.S. adult received five notifications of…

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Key Concerns in Privacy, Security, and Governance

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, Industry Specific OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Health: A Secure Link to Medical Records—But What Are the Implications? Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 8, 2026 OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Health aims to securely integrate user health information with AI capabilities, although potential risks remain. (Image: OpenAI)…

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Navigating the Surge of Machine Identities in Financial Services

Governance & Risk Management, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity Insights on Modernization and Identity Management from CyberArk and Accenture Experts Michael Novinson ( @MichaelNovinson) • December 8, 2025 Barak Feldman, senior vice president at CyberArk, and Rex Thexton, senior managing director at Accenture The financial services sector is rapidly…

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AI Applications in Healthcare: Opportunities, Governance, and Risks

Growing Use of AI in Healthcare Raises Security and Compliance Concerns The landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is set to expand significantly in 2026, with applications that range from back-office automation to clinical decision support systems. This surge in use cases brings along heightened concerns regarding privacy, security,…

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Aflac Data Breach: Scattered Spider Compromises 22.6 Million Records

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,…

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Fraud Experts Caution About Upcoming Risks of Deepfakes and Stablecoins

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,…

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