CIOs ready for another role-change as AI becomes agent of chaos
If software writes software the risk is “systematic failure at scale”. Someone needs to take charge, argues Forrester
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If AI's So Smart, Why Does It Keep Deleting Production Databases?
The issue isn't artificial intelligence, but rather an industry adding AI agent integrations into production environments before proper security testing.
Google Adjusts Bug Bounties: Chrome Payouts Drop as Android Rewards Rise Amid AI Surge
The maximum reward for a zero-click Pixel Titan M exploit with persistence has increased to $1.5 million. The post Google Adjusts Bug Bounties: Chrome Payouts Drop as Android Rewar…
Cybercrime Groups Using Vishing and SSO Abuse in Rapid SaaS Extortion Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers are warning of two cybercrime groups that are carrying out "rapid, high-impact attacks" operating almost within the confines of SaaS environments, while l…
That old phone in the kitchen drawer could save an industry
Users have less cash to burn and less patience for AI in new models... now where to get the used stock Secondhand phones sales are booming - relatively speaking - and the industry …
That old phone in the kitchen drawer could save an industry
Users have less cash to burn and less patience for AI in new models... now where to get the used stock
Criminal IP and Securonix ThreatQ Collaborate to Enhance Threat Intelligence Operations
Raw threat intel isn't enough without real-world context. Criminal IP has partnered with Securonix to integrate exposure-based intelligence into ThreatQ, automating analysis and sp…
China-Linked Hackers Target Asian Governments, NATO State, Journalists, and Activists
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new China-aligned espionage campaign targeting government and defense sectors across South, East, and Southeast Asia, along wi…
First reports come in of victims of critical cPanel vuln as 'millions' of sites potentially exposed
Exploitation was underway before patches landed, at least one victim reports ransomware demand CISA has added a critical cPanel bug to its known-exploited list, confirming that att…
First reports come in of victims of critical cPanel vuln as 'millions' of sites potentially exposed
Exploitation was underway before patches landed, at least one victim reports ransomware demand
Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop warnings displaying incorrectly
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing newly introduced Windows security warnings to display incorrectly when opening Remote Desktop (.rdp) files. [...]
Microsoft releases first big update after Nadella's vow to 'win back fans'
Lots of fixes, some performance tweaks. Fingers crossed there's no out-of-band patch to follow Microsoft is following through on its promise to prioritize Windows stability with it…
Microsoft releases first big update after Nadella's vow to 'win back fans'
Lots of fixes, some performance tweaks. Fingers crossed there's no out-of-band patch to follow
Name That Toon: Mark of (Security) Progress
Feeling creative? Have something to say about the last 20 years of cybersecurity? Our editors will award the best cybersecurity-related caption with a $20 gift card.
20 Years in Cyber: Dark Reading Marks Milestone With Month of Special Coverage
On this day in 2006, Dark Reading went live. We have a celebration planned that spans our two decades of covering the industry, and you, dear readers, are invited.
OpenAI locks GPT-5.5-Cyber behind velvet rope despite slamming Anthropic for doing exactly that
Altman's crew now doing the same gatekeeping it recently mocked OpenAI is lining up a limited release of its new GPT-5.5-Cyber model to a handpicked circle of "cyber defenders," ju…
OpenAI locks GPT-5.5-Cyber behind velvet rope despite slamming Anthropic for doing exactly that
Altman's crew now doing the same gatekeeping it recently mocked
Two US Security Experts Sentenced to Prison for Helping Ransomware Gang
Ryan Goldberg of Georgia and Kevin Martin of Texas were each sentenced to four years in prison. The post Two US Security Experts Sentenced to Prison for Helping Ransomware Gang ap…
A Ransomware Negotiator Was Working for a Ransomware Gang
Someone pleaded guilty to secretly working for a ransomware gang as he negotiated ransomware payments for clients.
SpaceX rocket set for unintentional Moon landing – well, a piece of it anyway
But unlike most junkers, it'll be traveling faster than the speed of sound, claims astronomy software dev An astronomy software dev claims a Falcon 9 upper stage will hit the Moon …
SpaceX rocket set for unintentional Moon landing – well, a piece of it anyway
But unlike most junkers, it'll be traveling faster than the speed of sound, claims astronomy software dev
Microsoft now lets admins choose pre-installed Store apps to uninstall
Microsoft has updated a Windows 11 in-box app removal policy introduced in October to include a dynamic list that lets IT admins choose which preinstalled Store apps to uninstall. …
Sophisticated Deep#Door Backdoor Enables Espionage, Disruption
The stealthy Python-based backdoor framework deploys a persistent Windows implant likely designed for espionage. The post Sophisticated Deep#Door Backdoor Enables Espionage, Disrup…
Pro-Iran crew turns DDoS into shakedown as Ubuntu.com stays down
313 Team tells Canonical: pay up or the packets keep coming Canonical says its web infrastructure is under attack after a pro-Iran hacktivist group instructed its members to target…
Pro-Iran crew turns DDoS into shakedown as Ubuntu.com stays down
313 Team tells Canonical: pay up or the packets keep coming
UK pensions dept goes shopping for spy-van tech with £2M surveillance tender
Covert cameras, live-streaming systems, and in-vehicle recording kit sought to catch out fraudsters The Department for Work and Pensions has gone shopping for covert cameras, live-…
Top Five Sales Challenges Costing MSPs Cybersecurity Revenue
The managed security services market is projected to grow from $38.31 billion in 2025 to $69.16 billion by 2030[1], with cybersecurity being the fastest-growing sector[2]. Despite …
Cisco Releases Open Source Tool for AI Model Provenance
The new kit aims to address risks related to poisoned models, regulatory issues, supply chain integrity, and incident response. The post Cisco Releases Open Source Tool for AI Mode…
Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with 34 changes and fixes
Microsoft has released the KB5083631 optional cumulative update for Windows 11, which includes 34 changes, such as a new Xbox mode for Windows PCs, enhanced security and performanc…
Who needs ghost train scares when Windows is such a fright?
Things that go bork in the night Bork!Bork!Bork! What frightens you? What, as an IT professional, would make you shriek like a small child? What tech horrors are lurking under your…