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N-able N-central
Attackers exploit N-able N-central flaw to reach managed endpoints (CVE-2026-18577)
AI
Chinese hacker used DeepSeek to launch autonomous cyberattacks on vulnerable servers
Rails
KindaRails2Shell threatens Ruby on Rails apps (CVE-2026-66066)
CISA
CISA lays out new guidance for using open-source software
ChatGPT
OpenAI reveals how criminals used ChatGPT to run scams
Mike Wiacek
Mapping the malware blast radius a single alert won’t show you
Elastic
Elastic Defend now covers 800+ vulnerable drivers, with automated troubleshooting and ARM support
SkillSpector
SkillSpector: NVIDIA’s open-source security scanner for AI agent skills
GlobalSign Red Sift
AI cut phishing from hours to seconds, which is where DMARC and BIMI come in
Product showcase: Guardio Mobile Security turns breach alerts into a recovery plan
Qodana 2026.2 adds post-quantum crypto checks for JVM code
Buying TikTok followers can expose users to scams and account theft

Focus spotlight

cost data breach
Data breach cost 2026 averaged $4.99 million, AI attacks ran higher

RESOURCES

Expert corner

Shadow AI is becoming enterprise security’s biggest blind spot
Dan Clarke President, Truyo
Shadow AI is becoming enterprise security’s biggest blind spot
The MDR renewal question: What changes when AI can handle the alerts
Augusto Barros Principal Product Manager, Prophet Security
The MDR renewal question: What changes when AI can handle the alerts
Why SBOMs, signing, and provenance still don’t tell you if software is safe
Ken Ammon CEO, CodeHunter
Why SBOMs, signing, and provenance still don’t tell you if software is safe
How to implement a continuous offensive security testing program
Sıla Özeren Hacıoğlu Security Research Engineer, Picus Security
How to implement a continuous offensive security testing program
How to prioritize AI agent security by business impact
Gal Nakash CPO, Reco.ai
How to prioritize AI agent security by business impact

Videos

Impersonation protection: How to protect your executives when the truth isn’t clear
Impersonation protection: How to protect your executives when the truth isn’t clear
What the identity attack surface looks like when trust becomes the target
What the identity attack surface looks like when trust becomes the target
More alerts are making your team slower, and an outcome-based SOC fixes that
More alerts are making your team slower, and an outcome-based SOC fixes that
The five step plan that cuts security budget waste
The five step plan that cuts security budget waste
Your vendor’s vendor might be the real breach risk
Your vendor’s vendor might be the real breach risk

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