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- PHP Issues Patches for Two Critical Flaws, Security Leaders Discuss
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 22, 2026 at 3:00 pmPHP, which is used in most major operating systems, has issued fixes for two critical vulnerabilities. Security leaders discuss.
- 11M Impacted by Capcom Breach, Some Facing Unauthorized Changes
on October 22, 2026 at 2:00 pmCapcom experienced a data breach impacting more than 11 million customer accounts.
- US Defense Department Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Data Breach
on October 22, 2026 at 1:00 pmA data breach compromised sensitive, personally identifiable information for millions of current and former military.
- CISO Burnout Isnât a Personal Problem â Itâs Organizational
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 21, 2026 at 4:00 pmSecurity magazine tackles the issue of CISO burnout alongside Chris Bevil, global cyber resilience and AI leader at Commvault.
- 35% of Organizations Run Over 1000 AI Agents
on October 21, 2026 at 4:00 amA recently released report by ServiceNow analyzed the effect of agentic AI exposure.
- Only 7% of CISOs at Large Companies Own AI Governance
on October 20, 2026 at 4:00 pmHow is AI responsibility being structured in organizations?
- Security Leaders Share Concerns About California Student Data Breach
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 20, 2026 at 2:00 pmCalifornia students and families were recently notified of a data security incident, and security leaders are sharing their concerns.
- Over Half of Financial Service Leaders Miss Spoofed AI Traffic
on October 20, 2026 at 4:00 amA report by Fingerprint analyzed the state of artificial intelligence (AI) traffic within financial services organizations.
- DHS Banning DeepSeek from US Federal Civilian Agencies
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 19, 2026 at 6:00 pmDeepSeek has been banned from civilian federal agencies.
- Anthropic Gives METR Team âEmployee-Like Accessâ
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 19, 2026 at 5:00 pmAnthropic stated that it has begun to roll out âemployee-like accessâ to a METR team.
- Healthcare Workers Claim Authentication Errors Delay Patient Care
on October 19, 2026 at 3:11 pmAccording to a report from Imprivata, problems with authentication are delaying patient care within healthcare organizations.
- Security Leaders Discuss BAE Cyberattack
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 19, 2026 at 2:00 pmBAE Systems was hit with a cyberattack that halted production/distribution of bankruptcy notices.
- AI Hacking Breach Hits 16 Financial Institutions, Leaks 100,000 Records
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 16, 2026 at 4:00 pmThe financial sector was recently targeted by an AI hacking attack.
- OpenAI Claims Model Helped Solve Insider Threat Concern
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 16, 2026 at 3:00 pmOpenAI claims it used its own model to mediate an insider threat concern, but some are questioning the details of this incident.
- Healthcare Ransomware Attacks Doubled Since This Time Last Year
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 15, 2026 at 4:00 pmHealthcare saw an average of 3.33 attacks each day in Q3 2026.
- 1M Impacted by CenterPoint Energy Data Breach
on October 15, 2026 at 2:16 pmA data breach against CenterPoint Energy has impacted approximately 1 million Texans.
- AI Agents Could Gain Ability to Self-Replicate
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 14, 2026 at 7:00 pmAnthropic says small AI models may be able to clone themselves and spread across internet-connected devices within a matter of months.
- Newly Exploited Vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 14, 2026 at 6:00 pmCISA is urging organizations to update Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) appliances/deployments.
- Refrigeration System Cyberattack Impacts 700+ Retailers
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 14, 2026 at 2:20 pmSecurity leaders discuss the cyberattack that impacted more than 700 retailers.
- Nearly 1 in 3 Organizations Face IT Support Microsoft Teams Schemes
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 13, 2026 at 4:00 pmMicrosoft Teams was a recurring initial access vector in the first half of 2026.
- 14M Credentials Re-Exposed by AI Development Company
on October 13, 2026 at 12:30 pmA cybersecurity researcher discovered a publicly accessible database with credentials from previous breaches.
- Did MoneyGram Get Hacked? Ransomware Gang Claims It Did
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 12, 2026 at 3:10 pmCybercriminals claimed a breach, but no samples have been shared.
- AI Use Outpaces Governance in Small Businesses
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 12, 2026 at 3:00 pmSmall businesses are building AI faster than they can govern it.
- H&M Investigating Possible Data Breach
on October 12, 2026 at 1:57 pmFashion retailer H&M Group is investigating claims that it was breached.
- 8,500+ European Wind, Solar Systems Exposed
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 9, 2026 at 4:00 pmThe Dutch National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL) and cybersecurity organization Modat discovered more than 8,500 exposed systems linked to European wind farms and solar parks.
- AI-Powered Pentest Tool Used to Breach South Korean Banks
on October 9, 2026 at 3:00 pmInfrastructure for a targeted campaign against South Korean financial institutions has been discovered.
- 5 Data Security Stories to Know About (September 2026)
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 8, 2026 at 4:00 pmFive data security stories to know about.
- 3 Fundamentals Mid-Market IT Leaders Should Focus On
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 8, 2026 at 2:30 pmThree key steps IT leaders can take to bolster their organizationâs security.
- Security Leaders Share Additional Thoughts on Oracle Health Breach
on October 8, 2026 at 4:00 amRecently, additional information was released regarding the data breach Oracle Health faced in Spring 2025.
- 48% of Cybersecurity Professionals Rely on Passwords for Personal Accounts
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 7, 2026 at 5:00 pmNearly half of cybersecurity professionals depend on passwords to authenticate personal accounts, and almost as many depend on them for work accounts.
