A significant security vulnerability has been revealed in the URL parsing function of Python, posing a serious risk where attackers could exploit it to circumvent domain and protocol filtering mechanisms that rely on blocklists. This could lead to unauthorized file readings and arbitrary command executions. The CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC)…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Government, Industry Specific Experts Urge Pentagon to Establish Safeguards for Musk’s Grok in Military Systems Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 16, 2026 XAI founder Elon Musk in Toronto on Feb. 19, 2025. (Image: bella1105/Shutterstock) Recent discussions led by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the…
Mri Pandit, Senior Manager | AI-ML-NLP at Navy Federal Credit Union 23.12.2025 12:30 PM #InsidePerspectives #Security #Compliance In the contemporary business landscape, information is the foundational pillar of operations, with data being the most invaluable asset. As organizations increasingly depend on information, they also encounter amplified risks stemming from data…
Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Governance & Risk Management Israeli Startup Novee Launches Custom AI Agents to Enhance Cybersecurity Detection Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 16, 2026 Ido Geffen, co-founder and CEO, Novee (Image: Novee) Novee, an Israeli startup founded by former Orca Security executive Ido Geffen, has…
Recent reports indicate a significant data breach involving a massive database of 272 million email addresses and passwords from leading email providers, including Gmail, Microsoft, and Yahoo. This sensitive information is currently being offered for sale on the Dark Web for a mere price of less than one dollar. The…
In a significant legal development, Peter Yuryevich Levashov, a 38-year-old from St. Petersburg, Russia, has pleaded guilty to a series of serious charges, including computer crimes, wire fraud, conspiracy, and identity theft in a U.S. federal court. This admission marks the culmination of a long investigation into Levashov, known for…
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…
A notable case in cybercrime has recently concluded with the sentencing of Ruslans Bondars, a Latvian hacker known for creating the counter-antivirus service “Scan4You.” Bondars received a 14-year prison sentence after being convicted in federal court for multiple cyber offenses. His actions have drawn significant attention from law enforcement and…
RSAC Conference Welcomes Jen Easterly as New CEO Amid Industry Transformation Jen Easterly, a seasoned expert in cybersecurity with extensive experience in both public and private sectors, has been appointed as the new CEO of the RSAC Conference, commonly referred to as RSAC. Previously, Easterly served as the director of…
