August 18, 2026 18 Aug'26

AI agent security must move beyond human-in-the-loop, experts say

Human-in-the-loop can't scale with AI agents. Security leaders at Black Hat explained action-driven approaches for managing agentic ecosystems.

August 18, 2026 18 Aug'26

Black Hat 2026: Key news, takeaways and security trends

This is your guide to the breaking news, trending topics and more at Black Hat USA 2026, from Dark Reading, Cybersecurity Dive and TechTarget Cybersecurity.

August 13, 2026 13 Aug'26

Black Hat NOC sees AI security failures firsthand

A disturbing trend is unfolding on the ground at Black Hat's elite network operations center: As AI takes off, cyber-risk is rising too. Here's what the NOC wants CISOs to know.

August 12, 2026 12 Aug'26

Behind the scenes at Black Hat's network operations center

Step inside Black Hat's guarded NOC, where nearly unlimited threats meet unlimited resources, and security experts battle hackers, deploy custom AI agents and mitigate attacks.

August 11, 2026 11 Aug'26

CVE Program eyes automation and globalization to weather AI 'vulnpocalypse'

The vulnerability coordination project has had a rocky few years, but a key leader says it will "flourish and improve."

August 10, 2026 10 Aug'26

Civil-society initiative will pay cybersecurity vendors to protect rural water systems

DEF CON Franklin is seeking philanthropic grants, but its founder said the federal government ultimately needs to step in.

August 10, 2026 10 Aug'26

Outdated cybercrime laws put security researchers at risk

A public policy expert mapped global cybercrime laws to develop a five-point framework for protecting ethical hackers and good-faith security research.

August 10, 2026 10 Aug'26

Secure development can help turn the tables as AI alters cyber landscape

A top Microsoft executive says a shift toward memory safety and other preventative measures can limit the ability to exploit flawed software.

August 10, 2026 10 Aug'26

Coruna, DarkSword iOS exploits proliferate globally

Sophisticated iPhone exploit chains previously limited to nation-states are spreading far and wide to organized cybercrime groups.

August 07, 2026 07 Aug'26

Experts say healthcare faces cybersecurity crisis: 'These are patient safety issues'

Regulatory failures, funding constraints and industry consolidation have created serious hacking risks.

August 07, 2026 07 Aug'26

Critical flaws allow hackers to exploit zero-touch provisioning process in TP-Link Omada

Attacks can cause widespread damage to trusted devices and data.

August 07, 2026 07 Aug'26

AI firms know policymakers won't 'let you make a Terminator factory,' DHS official says

The Trump administration believes leading AI companies have learned important lessons from recent incidents and regulation isn’t necessary to preserve those lessons.

August 06, 2026 06 Aug'26

Hackers grow more willing to destroy, not just disrupt, OT systems

Experts said the alarming trend has further stressed infrastructure providers that are already struggling with strong passwords, comprehensive logging and other basics.

August 06, 2026 06 Aug'26

The coordination gap: How attackers are outpacing law enforcement

The fight against cybercrime continues because threat actors have adapted their strategies to avoid deterrents, but law enforcement still operates in silos.

August 06, 2026 06 Aug'26

Researcher claims control of ChatGPT secure sandbox

A researcher demonstrated a proof-of-concept attack chain that provided C2-style influence over ChatGPT's isolated sandbox during a session at Black Hat USA 2026.

August 06, 2026 06 Aug'26

From Bobmojis to bobbleheads: How the Democratic party built a security-first culture

Two former chief security officers of the Democratic National Committee explain that a strong security-first mindset requires executive support -- and a dose of absurdity.

August 05, 2026 05 Aug'26

Western government leaders call for a focus on infrastructure resilience, not AI hype

U.S. and allied officials said companies should start preparing now for a cyberattack that changes how they provide essential services.

August 05, 2026 05 Aug'26

CISA is prioritizing work with critical infrastructure as it begins to recover from cuts

The agency has been focused on helping secure systems at drinking and wastewater utilities in recent weeks.

August 05, 2026 05 Aug'26

White House walks tightrope on securing AI without stifling tech innovation

National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross said the administration wants to work collaboratively with the private sector.

August 05, 2026 05 Aug'26

Western government leaders call for a focus on infrastructure resilience, not AI hype

U.S. and allied officials said companies should start preparing now for a cyberattack that changes how they provide essential services.

August 05, 2026 05 Aug'26

AI sends global crime syndicates into fraud nirvana

Organized crime is convincingly scamming at scale, making billions thanks to AI-enabled voice cloning, deepfake real-time video overlays, LLM-driven persona management and automated translation.

August 05, 2026 05 Aug'26

CSS: The hidden threat lurking in your inbox

CSS was once just about design. Now researchers warn it's powerful enough to exfiltrate data from webmail -- and some vendors aren't prepared.

August 05, 2026 05 Aug'26

15 TP-Link bugs expose risks in zero-trust provisioning

Researchers are calling attention to the risks inherent in automated network device provisioning, using a world-leading device manufacturer as a case study.

August 05, 2026 05 Aug'26

OpenAI warns autonomous hacks are 'watershed moment for computer security'

Company employees said their industry should rethink how it balances capabilities and safeguards.

August 05, 2026 05 Aug'26

No perfect fix for AI browser prompt injection flaws

AI browsers from top vendors remain vulnerable to prompt injection attacks despite multiple security guardrails, according to new research.

August 05, 2026 05 Aug'26

AI browsers vulnerable to 'PleaseFix' zero-click agent hijacking

Attackers can take control of agents through malicious instructions hidden in content supplied to AI browsers, and there's no simple fix for the threat.

July 23, 2026 23 Jul'26

OpenAI models escape containment, hack Hugging Face

In an unprecedented -- and unintended -- cyberattack, frontier AI models autonomously escaped their contained testing environment and breached another company's systems.

July 20, 2026 20 Jul'26

Employees' shadow AI use is poorly monitored, survey finds

Employee behavior has always presented one of the biggest enterprise cybersecurity challenges. Add AI into the equation, and education and governance become even more critical.

July 17, 2026 17 Jul'26

Industry reacts to Gold Eagle vulnerability management plan

As AI-discovered software vulnerabilities accumulate at an unprecedented pace, security pros say they hope Gold Eagle creates some order from the chaos.

July 10, 2026 10 Jul'26

ClickFix and removable media lead malware delivery methods

Now more than ever, defenders must look for suspicious behavior, not specific malware. Learn how to defend against two trending initial access methods.

July 08, 2026 08 Jul'26

First fully agentic ransomware attack sparks readiness concerns

An AI model's autonomous execution of a complete ransomware operation marks a new era. Learn why experts say rapid detection and response, not revolutionary defenses, are key.

June 26, 2026 26 Jun'26

NO FAKES Act advances: What CISOs need to know

As the NO FAKES Act moves to the Senate, the country is closer to real protections against unauthorized AI replica use -- a move that also has enterprise implications.

June 24, 2026 24 Jun'26

As Q-Day looms, 90% of systems are unprepared for PQC

Quantum computing could break encryption in the next several years, and research suggests that few organizations are ready. Experts say CISOs must act now.

June 18, 2026 18 Jun'26

Most security pros say their culture is 'just average'

'The Life and Times of Cybersecurity Professionals' survey assessed how workers feel about defending against constant threats, as well as what's getting better and what is not.

June 12, 2026 12 Jun'26

What CISA's new remediation directive means for CISOs

CISA's updated directive for federal agencies compresses mandatory patching timelines to just three days for high-risk flaws, urging practitioners to 'patch smarter, not harder.'

June 12, 2026 12 Jun'26

It's time to update incident response for the AI era

Your latest cybersecurity incident might not be a threat actor, but an internal AI agent doing what it's authorized to do. Incident response must evolve to accommodate AI.

June 10, 2026 10 Jun'26

AI in cyberdefense: Learning from threat actors' playbooks

At the Gartner Cybersecurity and Risk Management Summit 2026, security professionals learned how to use AI to counter the AI-fueled cyberattacks directed against them.

June 10, 2026 10 Jun'26

Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026: Adapting for AI

Check out SearchSecurity's Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit guide for reports on notable presentations and sessions on the latest security topics.

June 08, 2026 08 Jun'26

CISO role changes as cyber-risk appetites in the C-suite grow

As cybersecurity fears in the C-suite wane, the cyber-risk appetites of executives and boards are changing. Find out what it means for cybersecurity spending and the CISO role.

June 05, 2026 05 Jun'26

Researchers build autonomous AI worm that can reason and adapt

University of Toronto researchers created a proof-of-concept AI worm that dynamically identifies vulnerabilities and adapts its attack strategies. Here's what it means for enterprises.

June 03, 2026 03 Jun'26

Lost in translation: Cybersecurity board reporting for CISOs

Cybersecurity board reports don't always land. At the Security and Risk Management Summit 2026, Gartner analysts suggested a novel way to communicate cyber-risk to corporate directors.

May 29, 2026 29 May'26

EO 14390 raises stakes for enterprise cybersecurity

Reframing cybercrime as a national security issue, EO 14390 could lead to stronger links between government and the private sector. Find out what it means for enterprise security.

May 29, 2026 29 May'26

First month of Mythos Preview testing exposes 10K flaws

Anthropic's Mythos Preview exposed 10,000-plus security flaws at tech giants in one month, revealing both opportunities and risks for the future of cybersecurity.

May 27, 2026 27 May'26

OT attacks shift from recon to physical control, raising stakes

Malicious hackers are no longer just snooping around OT systems, researchers warn. They're preparing to cause real-world damage.

May 27, 2026 27 May'26

For CISOs, dawn of OpenAI Daybreak brings good and bad news

OpenAI Daybreak shows how AI reshapes vulnerability discovery. But AI-driven security tools raise accountability questions and fuel the AI arms race between defenders and attackers.

May 22, 2026 22 May'26

Verizon 2026 DBIR: 6 key takeaways for CISOs

The 2026 DBIR -- practically required reading for CISOs -- identifies critical enterprise security trends, from exploit-driven breaches to shadow AI dangers and third-party risks.

May 15, 2026 15 May'26

Instructure cyberattack reignites ransom payment debate

Instructure struck a deal to recover its stolen data -- likely paying a hefty ransom. For CISOs, deciding whether to negotiate with cybercriminals should come down to business risk.

May 08, 2026 08 May'26

News brief: Security worries and warnings as AI use expands

Check out the latest security news from TechTarget SearchSecurity's sister sites, Cybersecurity Dive and Dark Reading.

May 01, 2026 01 May'26

News brief: Critical infrastructure, OT cybersecurity attacks

Check out the latest security news from TechTarget SearchSecurity's sister sites, Cybersecurity Dive and Dark Reading.

April 24, 2026 24 Apr'26

News brief: AI woes continue for security leaders

Check out the latest security news from TechTarget SearchSecurity's sister sites, Cybersecurity Dive and Dark Reading.

April 17, 2026 17 Apr'26

At RSAC 2026, AI optimism and anxiety -- and an MIA U.S. government

Depending on whom you ask, AI could mean the end of the world as we know it, or the beginning of a new era of ease and enlightenment in the SOC. Learn more in this video discussion.

April 17, 2026 17 Apr'26

News brief: Microsoft security vulnerabilities revealed

Check out the latest security news from TechTarget SearchSecurity's sister sites, Cybersecurity Dive and Dark Reading.

April 17, 2026 17 Apr'26

RSAC 2026 Conference: Key news and industry analysis

Check out SearchSecurity's RSAC 2026 guide for reports on notable presentations and breaking news at the world's biggest infosec event.

April 10, 2026 10 Apr'26

News brief: Iranian cyberattacks target U.S. water, energy

Check out the latest security news from TechTarget SearchSecurity's sister sites, Cybersecurity Dive and Dark Reading.

April 03, 2026 03 Apr'26