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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The 10 key reforms that can close America’s cybersecurity gaps

Cybercriminals and foreign adversaries are exploiting gaps in our digital armor. These essential reforms can help American cybersecurity catch up.

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‘Stranger Things’ emerge when OT security is stuck in the past

While 1980s nostalgia is all the rage with the return of ‘Stranger Things,’ clinging to legacy technology in operational environments brings real risks—not just retro charm.

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This campaign aims to tackle persistent security myths in favor of better advice

Hacklore.org includes the launch of a website and a letter signed by more than 80 cybersecurity professionals.

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When trust turns toxic: Lessons from the Salesloft Drift incident

The recent Salesloft Drift breach offered a sobering reminder of how easily trust can be weaponized in today’s SaaS and AI-integrated environments. In this incident, hackers exploited the Drift chatbot, stole OAuth tokens, and used them to obtain data from CRM systems before the tokens could be revoked. In the wake of the incident, many […]

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The slow rise of SBOMs meets the rapid advance of AI

Despite years of effort to make software safer and more transparent with SBOMs, the rise of AI coding assistants is fueling optimism—and, some experts argue, “kind of insane”—claims about a future with vulnerability-free software.

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Legacy web forms are the weakest link in government data security

Outdated government web forms are placing millions of citizens at risk as sensitive information is collected and transmitted through insecure, non-compliant systems.

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Palo Alto Networks to acquire observability firm Chronosphere for $3.35 billion

The cybersecurity giant’s move into observability reflects how AI workloads are blurring lines between security and operations.

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Completed draft of cyber strategy emphasizes imposing costs, industry partnership

The national cyber director and a top FBI official shared more details about the forthcoming Trump administration document Tuesday.

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The realities of CISO burnout and exhaustion

Amid relentless cyberattacks and shrinking support, CISOs are experiencing historic levels of burnout—putting both critical infrastructure and enterprise resilience at risk.

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