Plankey’s nomination as CISA director now in jeopardy
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The confirmation prospects for Sean Plankey, President…
Month: March 2026
HHS updates a free risk tool to help hospitals size up their cybersecurity exposure
The Department of Health and Human Services unveiled a tool Thursday to help health care facilities assess their cybersecurity risks, elevating the emphasis on those…
How MDR can tip the balance in favor of schools
The education sector is notoriously short on cash, but rich in assets for threat actors to target. How can managed detection and response (MDR) help…
AI-assisted US strikes in Iran to intensify China drive for tech self-reliance: analysts
Artificial intelligence has become a stronger force on the battlefield, with the US military’s use of AI-assisted strikes on Iran underscoring what analysts say is…
Zero Trust approach moves to cloud services and enterprise networks
ThreatLocker has expanded its cybersecurity platform with new Zero Trust network and cloud access capabilities designed to reduce the impact of credential-based cyberattacks. The update…
Chinese state hackers target telcos with new malware toolkit
A China-linked advanced persistent threat actor tracked as UAT-9244 has been targeting telecommunication service providers in South America since 2024, compromising Windows, Linux, and network-edge devices. According…
Hackers Can Use Indirect Prompt Injection Allows Adversaries to Manipulate AI Agents with Content
Artificial intelligence tools are now a core part of everyday workflows — from browsers that summarize web pages to automated agents that help users make…
Who is the Kimwolf Botmaster “Dort”? – Krebs on Security
In early January 2026, KrebsOnSecurity revealed how a security researcher disclosed a vulnerability that was used to build Kimwolf, the world’s largest and most disruptive…
Here’s Every Country Directly Impacted by the War on Iran
On February 28, United States and Israeli forces launched a series of strikes on Iran, kicking off turmoil in the Middle East. Pete Hegseth, the…
FBI Detains U.S. Government Contractor in Massive $46 Million Fraud Scheme
In a major law enforcement operation, authorities have arrested a U.S. government contractor accused of executing a massive cryptocurrency theft. John Daghita allegedly stole over…
The Hidden Cyber Risks of Remote Work Infrastructure
Remote work is seen by many as one of the best things that could have happened to office environments and corporate landscapes, citing reduced costs,…
AI Didn’t Invent Social Engineering, It Made It Worse
In the latest episode of “CISO Confidential“, a series on the popular Cybercrime Magazine Podcast sponsored by Doppel, host Charlie Osborne asked Deneen DeFiore, VP and chief…