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In-depth feature stories by Security Point Break staff exploring the human and business forces shaping cybersecurity. From ransomware to AI, our long-form reporting reveals the people, tech, and strategies driving digital defense.
NIST Scales Back CVE Details to Manage Report Surge
NIST will narrow its focus on CVE analysis, prioritizing urgent vulnerabilities, amidst a surge in submissions and AI-generated reports.
Router Ban? Netgear Says Not So Fast
Netgear gets green light as FCC targets foreign routers.
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.
Treasury Extends Cyber Threat Sharing to Crypto Firms
Eligible firms get access to the same threat intel used by banks.
ClickFix Targets macOS via Malicious AI-tool Ads
Researchers says attackers used spoofed documentation pages and terminal prompts to trick Mac users into installing the AMOS stealer.
Account Recovery is Broken
Account lockouts are the Achilles' heel of business and customer identity access management.
AI is Recreating Cloud’s Identity Mess in Months, Not Years
From the front lines of RSAC 2026: AI adoption is racing ahead, IAM governance is trailing, and old problems are piling up at machine speed.
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.
Top 5 Biggest Stories at RSAC 2026
RSAC 2026 highlighted the need for securing AI agents and the emergence of nonhuman identities as significant security challenges, emphasizing governance and leadership in cybersecurity.
FCC Router Restrictions Draw Scrutiny from Security Experts
Critics say the limits on new foreign-made models could disrupt the market without fixing vulnerabilities in routers already used in the U.S.