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Hackers Disrupt Microsoft Exchange, Windows 11 at Pwn2Own Contest
Security researchers just scored big at Pwn2Own Berlin 2026, raking in $385,750 for exploiting 15 zero-day vulnerabilities in top tech targets like Microsoft Exchange and Windows 11. The contest, running from May 14-16, offers up to $1 million in prizes for hacking the latest enterprise technologies.
Autonomous AI Exposes Gaps in Enterprise Resilience Plans
As organizations deploy autonomous AI, they're exposing gaps in their resilience plans, putting business continuity at risk and creating new operational and infrastructure challenges for IT teams to navigate. Traditional security and recovery models are ill-equipped to handle the machine-speed, dynamic environments that autonomous AI creates.
Securing Autonomous AI Requires New Risk Strategies
Autonomous AI agents are revolutionizing enterprise environments with lightning-fast speed, unprecedented autonomy, and access to sensitive systems and data - but many security teams lack the visibility and control to manage the resulting risks. This game-changing technology is rapidly expanding the enterprise attack surface, demanding new risk strategies to stay ahead.
AI-Powered Phishing Scams Evade Detection in Workplace
Phishing scams are getting sneakier, with 72% of people saying AI-powered attempts are more convincing than ever - and 57% believe AI makes them harder to spot because they seem more professional. As a result, employees are struggling to tell the difference between genuine workplace messages and fraudulent ones.
Enterprises Lag in AI-Agent Risk Mitigation Despite Funding
Most enterprise leaders are bracing for a major security breach or fraud incident driven by AI agents within the next year, yet their organizations are woefully unprepared to mitigate the risks. A recent survey of 300 security leaders reveals a stark gap between threat awareness and adequate safeguards.
Australia Faces Battle for Access to Powerful Frontier AI Models
As countries like Australia scramble to access cutting-edge AI models, a harsh reality sets in: national security will take precedence, and access can't be taken for granted. It's time for Australia to develop a plan to stay ahead in the AI game.
US Approves AI Chip Sales to China, Sparking Security Fears
The US has greenlit the sale of AI chips to China, with around 10 Chinese firms cleared to buy Nvidia's H200 chips, sparking concerns about national security and the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at upcoming discussions with China on implementing AI safeguards.
US Cyber Official Warns of AI-Driven Identity Security Risks
As AI-driven threats evolve, securing identities is more crucial than ever - in fact, a top US cyber official warns that controlling who and what gets onto a network is now our first line of defense. By prioritizing identity security, we can prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerabilities and gaining a foothold in our systems.
Generative AI Exposes Software Vulnerabilities at Scale
Generative AI is rapidly advancing and can now efficiently uncover and exploit software vulnerabilities, prompting companies like Anthropic to carefully manage their powerful models. Anthropic's recent decision to limit access to its Claude Mythos Preview model to a select group of companies highlights the potential risks and costs associated with these cutting-edge AI systems.
Pentagon Cyber Official Sees AI as Revolutionary Warfare Catalyst
The arrival of advanced artificial intelligence models marks a revolutionary turning point for US cyber operations, transforming the landscape of warfare, according to Paul Lyons, a top Pentagon cyber official. This game-changing tech, developed by American companies, presents a huge opportunity for the US to gain a cutting-edge advantage.
AI Optimism Outpaces Evidence as Few Track Results
Most executives claim their AI initiatives are exceeding expectations, but surprisingly, fewer than half actually measure their results, leaving a gap between AI optimism and real-world impact. A new benchmarking framework aims to separate hype from reality, helping companies identify genuine AI success stories.
US Lawmakers Urge Action on AI-Discovered Vulnerabilities
Thirty-five US lawmakers are urging the White House to create a plan to manage the impending flood of AI-discovered vulnerabilities, seeking a framework to handle security flaws exposed by advanced AI models. They want federal agencies and private-sector leaders to collaborate on strategies to tackle this emerging challenge.
Akamai Bolsters AI Browser Security with $205M LayerX Acquisition
Akamai is taking browser security to the next level with its $205 million acquisition of LayerX, a cutting-edge startup that's changing the game with its innovative approach to securing interactions between users and applications. By integrating LayerX's technology, Akamai is bolstering its security stack to protect the increasingly AI-driven and cloud-based world.
European Banks Face AI-Driven Cyber Threats, Urged to Accelerate Defenses
European banks are being urged to rapidly bolster their cyber defenses as AI-driven threats escalate, with the ECB's vice-chair warning that inaction is not an option. Banks must adopt bank-specific, risk-based measures and redouble efforts to identify vulnerabilities using existing AI tools.
AI Hallucinations Expose Security Risks in Critical Infrastructure
Imagine a highly confident but fundamentally flawed advisor - that's what many AI models have become, with a staggering 36 out of 40 tested models more likely to provide incorrect answers with conviction than correct ones when faced with tough questions. This unsettling trend highlights a critical vulnerability in AI systems, particularly in high-stakes industries.
House Panel Scrutinizes Anthropic's Mythos Amid Cyber Risk Concerns
A recent closed-door briefing by Anthropic showed lawmakers firsthand how its advanced AI model, Mythos, can swiftly identify and reason through software vulnerabilities, highlighting the urgent need for federal agencies to access cutting-edge US models to stay ahead of cyber threats. This live demo reinforced the importance of responsible access to advanced AI for civilian cyber defenders to find and patch vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
US-China Summit Exposes Fault Lines on Security, Trade
The US-China summit is set to tackle thorny issues like Taiwan, trade, and security, with tensions running high on all fronts. Expect a delicate dance on sensitive topics, including arms sales, official contact with Taiwan, and export controls on critical technologies.
UK's ICO Unveils Five-Step Plan to Counter AI-Powered Cyber Threats
Boost your organization's defenses against AI-powered cyber threats with the UK's ICO five-step plan, and build public trust by putting robust security measures in place to protect personal data. By investing in cyber resilience, you can safeguard the data you hold and foster confidence in your organization's ability to keep it secure.
AI Agents Expose Organizations to Identity Security Risks
Most organizations are unwittingly rolling out AI agents that can open the door to identity security breaches, with 93% using or planning to use them for sensitive tasks like password resets and VPN access. Despite this, many admit that these agents create new vulnerabilities.
AI Models Accelerate Cybersecurity Tasks, Threatening Human Roles
UK researchers have made a striking discovery: large language models are rapidly mastering cybersecurity tasks, leaving humans at risk of being replaced. These AI models are not only speeding up job completion, but also continually improving, posing a significant threat to human roles in the field.
Cisco Restructures, Lays Off 4,000 Staff Amid AI-Focused Growth
Cisco is making a bold move into the AI era, restructuring its workforce to drive growth and innovation, with a commitment to supporting impacted employees through personalized learning and career development opportunities. As part of this shift, the company will provide one year of access to its top courses and certifications, covering AI, Security, Networking, and more.
AI-Powered Bug Hunting Spurs Surge in Patches
While AI-powered bug hunting may mean more patches and work for admins in the short term, it also means a significant boost in identifying and fixing security holes - like the 75 issues frontier models found across 130 Palo Alto Networks products. This surge in patches is a small price to pay for a major leap in cybersecurity.
Exaforce Secures $125M to Accelerate Real-Time Cyber Reasoning
In a world where cyber threats move at lightning speed, Exaforce founder Ankur Singla stresses that defense must too, with humans supervising while machines react in real-time. His startup's innovative platform aims to make this vision a reality with autonomous, near-instant responses to enterprise telemetry.
OpenAI Launches Daybreak to Bolster Cybersecurity with AI-Powered Vulnerability Detection
OpenAI's new Daybreak platform is revolutionizing cybersecurity with AI-powered vulnerability detection, empowering organizations to spot risks earlier and build resilient software from the ground up. By harnessing the power of large language models, Daybreak helps teams identify, patch, and validate software vulnerabilities faster than ever before.