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compliance
Security leaders push for continuous controls as audits stay manual

Security teams say they want real-time insight into controls, but still rely on periodic checks that trail daily operations. New RegScale research shows how wide that gap …

financial crime
Initial access broker pleads guilty to selling access to 50 corporate networks

A 40-year-old Jordanian man has admitted to selling unauthorized access to computer networks of at least 50 companies, the US Attorney’s Office of the District of New …

Let's Encrypt
Let’s Encrypt rolls out 6-day and IP-based certificates

Let’s Encrypt says its short-lived TLS certificates with a 6-day lifetime are now generally available. Each certificate is valid for 160 hours from the time it is issued. To …

reddit
Confusion and fear send people to Reddit for cybersecurity advice

A strange charge appears on a bank account. An email claims a package is on the way. A social media account stops accepting a password that worked yesterday. When these …

PrivacyHawk
Product showcase: PrivacyHawk for iOS helps users track and remove personal data from data brokers

Every interaction online, from signing up for a newsletter to making a purchase, leaves a trace. These traces are collected by data brokers and resold to advertisers, …

Eye
Privacy teams feel the strain as AI, breaches, and budgets collide

Privacy programs are under strain as organizations manage breach risk, new technology, and limited resources. A global study from ISACA shows that AI is gaining ground in …

cybersecurity jobs
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: January 20, 2026

Application Security Engineer xAI | USA | On-site – View job details As an Application Security Engineer, you will review and analyze code to identify vulnerabilities, …

Chrome, Edge
Fake browser crash alerts turn Chrome extension into enterprise backdoor

Browser extensions are a high-risk attack vector for enterprises, allowing threat actors to bypass traditional security controls and gain a foothold on corporate endpoints. …

Cyber ​​Police of Ukraine
Law enforcement tracks ransomware group blamed for massive financial losses

Law enforcement agencies in Ukraine and Germany have identified two members of a Russian-affiliated ransomware group and carried out searches in western Ukraine. Search …

military business
British Army to spend £279 million on permanent cyber regiment base

The British Army has announced a new permanent base for its cyber regiment, backed by £279 million in government spending. The plan centres on 13 Signal Regiment, the unit …

conflict
Global tensions are pushing cyber activity toward dangerous territory

Cybersecurity is inseparable from geopolitics. Ongoing conflicts, sanctions, trade wars, geoeconomic rivalry, and technological competition have pushed state competition into …

AI Strategy and Security
Review: AI Strategy and Security

AI Strategy and Security is a guide for organizations planning enterprise AI programs. The book targets technology leaders, security professionals, and executives responsible …

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