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State CIO Group Calls for Federal Assistance in AI and Cybersecurity Initiatives

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…

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Web Portal Exposes Kids’ Chat with AI Toy to Anyone with a Gmail Account

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…

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CISA Chief’s AI Utilization Raises Concerns Among Cyber Officials

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development CISA Responds to Concerns Over Director’s Use of AI Tool Amid Compliance Review Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 28, 2026 Madhu Gottumukkala, acting director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. (Image: CISA) The use of ChatGPT by the…

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Email Phishers Exploit Simple Methods to Circumvent MS Office 365 Security

Recent warnings from security researchers highlight a particularly insidious phishing technique known as ZeroFont, which enables cybercriminals to evade detection by AI-driven email security systems. This method utilizes hidden characters formatted with a font size of zero, allowing malicious content to blend seamlessly into legitimate communication. The ZeroFont technique involves…

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CyCube and ISMG Collaborate to Enhance Training for AI-Era Defenders

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Leadership & Executive Communication, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Collaboration With Israeli Startup Enhances Cybersecurity Training Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • January 23, 2026 Carlos Enamorado, director of product strategy and partnerships, CyberEd.io, and Etti Berger, co-founder and CEO, CyCube Information Security Media Group has strategically…

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Developer Creates Malware in Just One Week Using AI Assistance

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity Check Point Discovers VoidLink Framework as the First ‘Advanced’ AI-Generated Threat Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • January 21, 2026 Image: MeshCube/Shutterstock Security researchers at Check Point have identified a significant advancement in the realm of…

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