Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Startup Targets MSSPs and MDR Vendors, Shadow AI Detection and Global Growth Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 13, 2026 Rick Caccia, co-founder, WitnessAI (Image: WitnessAI) WitnessAI, a startup focused on AI security, has successfully secured $58 million in…
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)…
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Undergoes Adjustments Following Cyber Vulnerability Exploit In a recent development, OpenAI has implemented critical changes to its AI language model, ChatGPT, to guard against a sophisticated exploitation known as ShadowLeak. The adjustments are aimed at limiting the model’s capability to open or modify URLs, effectively blocking the attack…
Google has announced a significant expansion of its Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) to incentivize researchers to identify attack scenarios specifically targeting generative artificial intelligence systems. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance safety and security frameworks surrounding AI technologies. According to Google representatives Laurie Richardson and Royal…
Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development AI Firm Investigates New Classification of Prompt Injection Attacks Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • December 23, 2025 Image: DIA TV/Shutterstock OpenAI is embarking on a long-term initiative to fortify its ChatGPT Atlas against prompt injection attacks—an evolving cybersecurity threat…
Big Tech’s “Free” Services: The Hidden Cost of Data Access In recent years, the use of so-called “free” services from major technology companies like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft has come at a significant price: the relinquishing of personal data. While embracing cloud technology and utilizing free applications can simplify many…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Also: Texas AG Sues Smart TV Manufacturers, Fortinet SSO Flaws Pooja Tikekar (@PoojaTikekar) • December 18, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG This week, Information Security Media Group presents a roundup of significant cybersecurity breaches globally. Major developments include a leadership transition at Coupang,…
A significant data breach has come to light, involving the personal viewing histories of numerous individuals who previously held accounts with Pornhub Premium. The cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claims responsibility, alleging they have pilfered a 94GB database comprising over 200 million records (specifically 201,211,943) detailing user searches, downloads, and video activities.…
In a significant cybersecurity breach, the adult video platform PornHub has fallen victim to extortion attempts from the ShinyHunters hacking group. This follows the reported theft of search and viewing history concerning PornHub’s Premium members, which stemmed from a recent compromise of analytics provider Mixpanel. Last week, PornHub issued a…
