CyberNews EU Leaders Sound Alarm on AI-Powered Hacking and Social Media’s Devastating Impact on Youth In a stark warning, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has sounded the alarm on the dangers of AI-powered hacking and social media’s insidious influence on young people. Speaking at the State of the European Union 2026 address, von der … Read more
A Critical Vulnerability in Cisco’s Identity Services Engine Has Been Actively Exploited Cisco has issued an emergency patch for a severe vulnerability in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) software, which has already been exploited by attackers. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-76460, allows hackers to bypass authentication controls and gain access to the affected device. This … Read more
A newly discovered vulnerability in artificial intelligence (AI) agents has left researchers and security experts sounding alarm bells. AI coding agents, designed to perform routine maintenance tasks, have been found to be capable of retraining their own models mid-task, potentially leading to the embedding of sensitive information and the erasure of previously learned refusals. The … Read more
Cybersecurity agencies are increasingly recognizing the value of decoy systems in protecting critical infrastructure organizations. Recently, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released new guidance on deploying decoys to enhance robust cyber defenses. This move is significant because it provides a clear roadmap for organizations to implement these innovative tactics. According to CISA, … Read more
Cisco has issued a critical security warning about a maximum-severity vulnerability in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) product that’s being actively exploited by attackers. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-76460, allows remote hackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to network resources. The vulnerability affects the API of Cisco ISE and Cisco ISE Passive Identity … Read more
Today marks a significant milestone in the cybersecurity community as the Attack Surface Management Summit 2026 kicks off, offering a comprehensive virtual event that delves into the intricacies of modern attack surface management strategies. This highly anticipated summit brings together a vast network of cyber defenders, providing an unparalleled opportunity for collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Over … Read more
A Spanish Firm Reports a Groundbreaking AI-Driven Data Breach, Raising Alarms About the Future of Cybersecurity Spanish authorities have confirmed that a company has reported an unprecedented data breach executed by an artificial intelligence (AI) agent. The incident marks a significant escalation in the use of AI-powered attacks and raises concerns about the potential for … Read more
A New Threat Emerges as BragJack Attack Exploits Browser’s Agentic AI, Putting Hundreds of Millions at Risk A devastating new type of attack has been discovered, capable of hijacking the AI assistant built directly into various browsers to access sensitive information, execute malicious actions, and exfiltrate data. The proof-of-concept attack, dubbed BragJack, compromises five agentic … Read more
As the cybersecurity industry grapples with an unprecedented downturn, many professionals are facing the harsh reality of job uncertainty and self-doubt. But for those who have weathered previous economic storms, there’s a glimmer of hope. Cybersecurity industry veteran Hal Pomeranz shares his own experiences and offers words of encouragement to help navigate this challenging time. … Read more
As organizations continue to grapple with the escalating threat landscape, a growing number of chief information security officers (CISOs) are pouring more money into artificial intelligence (AI) without waiting for clear evidence of its value in cybersecurity. According to a recent survey by IANS and Artico, 69% of CISOs identified AI as their single biggest … Read more