Black Hat 2026: AI Breakouts, Identity Risk and After-Hours Vibes
By day, the security industry debates machine-speed attacks and collapsing trust boundaries. By night, cocktails, penthouse views and free sliders.
Is ‘The Pitt’ Ransomware Attack Realistic? One CISO Says Yes
What happens when medicine gets kicked back to the Middle Ages thanks to modern AI attacks.
Cloud Phones Are Turning Device Trust Into a Liability
By renting remote-access Android devices that mimic legitimate hardware and software conditions, criminals can make fraudulent accounts look steady and familiar.
Supply Chain Flaw in BeEF Framework Highlights Ongoing Code Repository Poisoning Crisis
A recently discovered vulnerability in BeEF allows attackers to exploit repositories without maintainer approval, posing significant risks.
The Impossible Omelette: Chinese APT Delivers ‘EggStreme,’ a Fileless Malware Invisible to Antivirus
Bitdefender will unpack the malware’s stealth and TTPs at RSA.
The Stryker Cyberattack from a CISO’s Point of View
Meet the 'wipe' button protagonist: Dave Nathans, Stryker’s Chief Information Security Officer.
Microsoft Ignite 2025: The Identity Security Playbook for a World Run by AI Agents
Microsoft asserts that AI agents will soon surpass human workers, necessitating their governance similar to employees for security.
Cyber Monday Shopping Surge Fuels Wave of 2,000+ Fake Retail Sites
Experts warn of over 2,000 holiday-themed fake retail websites active during Cyber Monday, creating a prime opportunity for fraud as online sales are projected at $14.2 billion.
Roblox Makes Facial Age Checks Mandatory, Raising the Bar on Youth Identity Online
With 150 million daily users and growing legal scrutiny, Roblox’s new age-assurance rules could set a de facto standard that TikTok, Meta and others are pushed to match.
Bugcrowd Races Rivals to Combine AI and Human Testing in AppSec Shake-Up
Bugcrowd acquired Mayhem Security to enhance vulnerability detection by merging ethical hacking with AI automation.