In Other News: AI Used in Korean Bank Breaches, Poem-Guided Botnet, Empire Admin Gets 40 Years

South Korean Banks Fall Prey to Sophisticated Cyberattacks, AI Suspected In a disturbing trend that’s sending shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, South Korea’s banking sector is facing a wave of high-profile cyberattacks, with authorities suspecting that artificial intelligence (AI) was used in some of these incidents. President Lee Jae Myung confirmed that there are indications … Read more

OpenAI Fires 3 Safety Researchers in Dispute Over AI Risks

OpenAI’s Turmoil Over AI Safety Raises Questions About Corporate Priorities A bitter dispute has erupted within OpenAI, the company behind the popular ChatGPT chatbot, after three safety researchers were fired in a move that has sparked fears about the prioritization of corporate interests over AI safety. The incident highlights the growing concern among experts and … Read more

Social Engineering AI Agents: The New BEC for 2026

As companies increasingly grant AI agents authority over business systems, a new threat has emerged that allows attackers to manipulate these agents like they would a human victim of Business Email Compromise (BEC). This development should prompt organizations to rethink their training on BEC attacks and focus on securing their AI-powered infrastructure. The problem arises … Read more

Security Threats Don’t Stop at the Office: Why Executives’ Families Need Training, Too

Cybersecurity threats don’t stop at the office door. In fact, they often begin with a seemingly innocuous attack on an executive’s family member or friend. The notion that security training is limited to corporate networks and employees is no longer tenable. With the rise of cyberattacks targeting executives’ personal lives, their loved ones are now … Read more

In Other News: AI Used in Korean Bank Breaches, Poem-Guided Botnet, Empire Admin Gets 40 Years

A recent wave of cyberattacks has left the global cybersecurity community on high alert. One of the most concerning developments involves a series of bank breaches in South Korea that appear to have involved artificial intelligence (AI). The attacks, which compromised customers’ personal information, have led to an investigation by local authorities, who suspect AI … Read more

OpenAI Fires 3 Safety Researchers in Dispute Over AI Risks

OpenAI’s Firing of Safety Researchers Raises Red Flags Over AI Priorities In a move that has left many in the tech community stunned and concerned, OpenAI recently fired three safety researchers who had been working on mitigating risks associated with its cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The firings have sparked debate over whether corporate interests … Read more

Social Engineering AI Agents: The New BEC for 2026

Cybersecurity threats just got a whole lot more sophisticated – and insidious. As companies increasingly rely on AI agents to interact with business systems, attackers have found a new way to manipulate them into taking authorized actions, essentially turning these digital assistants into unwitting accomplices in cybercrimes. The concept is eerily similar to Business Email … Read more

Security Threats Don’t Stop at the Office: Why Executives’ Families Need Training, Too

Cyber Threats Extend Beyond Office Walls, Putting Executives’ Families at Risk Top executives often receive ongoing security awareness training to protect themselves from cyber threats. However, a concerning trend suggests that these same individuals are leaving their family members and closest friends vulnerable to attacks. As the digital footprint of every household member grows, attackers … Read more

What We Missed: FBI Strikes Back at ShinyHunters

The FBI has been at odds with the cybercrime gang ShinyHunters in recent months, and the situation just got more intense. After claiming a breach against the FBI and defacing its website, a suspected member of the group was detained in Jordan. But here’s the thing: we still don’t know the full extent of what … Read more

What We Missed: FBI Strikes Back at ShinyHunters

The FBI Strikes Back at ShinyHunters in High-Stakes Cybercat-and-Mouse Game A suspected member of the notorious cybercrime gang ShinyHunters has been detained in Jordan, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing battle between the group and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This latest development comes after ShinyHunters claimed to have breached the FBI’s … Read more