Why governments need to treat fraud like cyberwarfare, not customer service

For too long, fraud – an illicit economy rivaling the GDP of G20 nations – has been seen as a cost of doing business, a nuisance to be absorbed by banks and consumers. That perception is a dangerous relic. Modern fraud blends geopolitics with advanced technical tactics, carried out through criminal proxies to target businesses […]

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Time to restore America’s cyberspace security system

China’s campaign to break into our critical infrastructure and federal government networks is persistent and growing. Beijing is stealing information while also planting tools and maintaining access in key systems, giving it the option to pressure the United States in the future. Russia also continues to test our critical infrastructure with increasingly sophisticated operations, support […]

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OpenAI says prompt injection may never be ‘solved’ for browser agents like Atlas

OpenAI is warning that prompt injection, a technique that hides malicious instructions inside ordinary online content, is becoming a central security risk for AI agents designed to operate inside a web browser and carry out tasks for users. The company said it recently shipped a security update for ChatGPT Atlas after internal automated red-teaming uncovered […]

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AI doesn’t care if it’s in California or Texas. It just runs.

Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than regulators can keep up. In the absence of federal guidance, states have taken matters into their own hands. California’s S.B. 53 is only one example of a state attempting to shape how AI is built and used. Although these laws are well-intentioned and help protect consumers and promote transparency […]

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ServiceNow agrees to buy cyber firm Armis for $7.75B

The deal targets device visibility across IT, OT and medical systems as firms adapt to wider attack surfaces driven by AI and connectivity.

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How to determine if agentic AI browsers are safe enough for your enterprise

Automation is transforming web browsing, enabling AI agents to perform tasks once handled by humans. Yet with greater convenience comes a complex security landscape that enterprises can’t afford to ignore.

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DOJ announces takedown of alleged laundering platform used by cybercriminal groups

A Russian national was also indicted for running the platform.

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New cybersecurity guidance paves the way for AI in critical infrastructure 

The guidance gives operators a clearer map, and it reinforces that resilience grows when humans and machines work in partnership.

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US charges hacker tied to Russian groups that targeted water systems and meat plants

Victoria Dubranova faces charges tied to her alleged role in two groups backed by the Russian government.

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