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    Ransomware ecosystem grows, but ‘four-headed monster’ dominates

    AI is helping hackers, a new report finds, but mostly by automating very human behaviors.

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    Data breach hits car insurance provider

    Hackers gained access to more than 6.9 million records at AssuranceAmerica by targeting a company employee.

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    Accenture faces massive data breach that could put clients at risk

    The threat actor claiming responsibility says they stole source code, encryption keys and more.

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    US enterprises incorporate cyber risk into larger strategic focus

    The rapid adoption of AI and cloud is forcing significant shifts toward business resilience and financial impact.

    Updated July 8, 2026
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    Sophisticated threat campaign pushes Cisco to the very edge

    A monthslong exploitation wave against Cisco SD-WAN systems raises larger questions about trust and the insecurity of network infrastructure.

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    Businesses modernizing networks for AI fear expanding attack surface, limited visibility

    IT leaders are worried that security controls aren’t keeping pace with threats to AI systems.

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    Alleged member of Scattered Spider extradited to US

    A man with dual U.S.-Estonian citizenship was charged in connection to the hack of a luxury jewelry retailer.

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    Why schools are easy prey for hackers — and why they struggle to fight back

    Power plants and gas pipelines might receive more attention, but schools are arguably more vulnerable.

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    Most cybersecurity workers have been told to conceal a breach, report finds

    Security firm Bitdefender also found that U.S. companies were simultaneously more confident and more strained on cyber defense than foreign peers.

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    FortiBleed campaign traced to INC and Lynx ransomware operations

    Researchers are also investigating the role of a suspected zero-day vulnerability.

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    Anthropic reactivates Fable, Mythos after securing government approval

    The company’s powerful frontier models are back, but vetting issues remain unresolved.

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    Critical flaw in Oracle E-Business Suite is under immediate threat

    Researchers warn that successful exploitation of the vulnerability could allow an attacker to compromise Oracle Payments.

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    DHS proposes new system for public-private infrastructure security collaboration

    The Trump administration eliminated the previous framework in 2025, sparking backlash from experts and infrastructure operators.

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    Critical flaw in SimpleHelp exploited in attacks targeting sensitive credentials

    Researchers found two previously undisclosed malware samples used to steal AI assistant tokens and other valuable secrets.

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    OpenAI voluntarily limits new AI models at government’s request

    The company said Friday it was working with the government on a more formal process for reviewing model releases.

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    Insurance body confirms hackers posted Oracle PeopleSoft breach data

    NAIC warned that some ratings agencies have suspended data feeds as a precaution. 

    Updated June 29, 2026
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    Software, AI companies form alliance to tackle open-source security flaws

    The emergence of frontier AI models has increased the speed and capabilities of malicious hackers.

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    FCC requires emergency-alert distributors to secure their systems

    More than a decade after a high-profile hacking campaign, the commission is moving from recommending basic security protocols to requiring them.

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    AWS unveils agent security, data access tools

    The updates reflect Anthropic’s Mythos model and the speed at which vulnerabilities can be surfaced.

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    As cyber risk evolves, the insurance industry tightens guardrails

    C-suite executives are concerned about resilience, but claims are increasingly tied to strict underwriting standards.

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    NIST offers security guidance for water utilities using remote-access tools

    The technology is one of the water sector’s biggest cybersecurity weaknesses.

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    White House’s state infrastructure cybersecurity initiative stalled

    The Trump administration says it wants to help states implement innovative defenses. Most states are still waiting for the call to participate.

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    Microsoft, Europol lead global takedown of infostealer malware

    Cybercriminals used Amadey and StealC to infect thousands of computers worldwide, leading to ransomware and other digital crimes.

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    Ransomware attacks grew in 2025 as traditional data breaches fell

    In a new report, Bitsight charted a massive surge in internet-exposed AI services.

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    Looming AI-fueled threats require urgent cybersecurity improvements, Five Eyes members say

    The intelligence-sharing alliance said advanced AI models will surpass expectations in a matter of months.