Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Acquisition Addresses GenAI Risks, Prompt Injection Threats, and Autonomous Agent Security Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 13, 2026 Ryan Kalember, Chief Strategy Officer at Proofpoint (Image: Proofpoint) In a strategic move to enhance its AI security capabilities, Proofpoint announced its…
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…
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…
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…
Rapidly Spreading Malware Targets Windows Systems, Infecting Thousands in Hours In a recent surge of cyber activity, Microsoft discovered a potent cryptocurrency-mining malware known as Dofoil, also referred to as Smoke Loader, which infected nearly 500,000 computers within a mere 12-hour timeframe. The company was able to largely mitigate the…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Critical Infrastructure Security, Legislation NASCIO Agenda Highlights AI Policy, Cybersecurity Investments, and Infrastructure Resilience Jennifer Lawinski • January 30, 2026 The National Association of State CIOs’ 2026 agenda is advocating for federal legislation and funding to bolster state IT programs. (Image: Shutterstock) State Chief Information…
Vulnerability Discovered in AI-Enabled Children’s Toy Reveals Sensitive Data In a concerning incident this month, security researcher Joseph Thacker uncovered a significant vulnerability in Bondus, a line of stuffed dinosaur toys equipped with artificial intelligence chat functions aimed at children. The toy allows kids to engage in interactive conversations, functioning…
