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AI
LLMs can assist with vulnerability scoring, but context still matters

Every new vulnerability disclosure adds another decision point for already stretched security teams. A recent study explores whether LLMs can take on part of that burden by …

cybersecurity threats
From AI to cyber risk, why IT leaders are anxious heading into 2026

Cybersecurity threats are shaping IT planning for 2026, with AI maturity and regulation emerging as another major source of disruption, according to a global survey from …

predictions
The next big IT security battle is all about privileged access

Leostream predicts changes in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) in 2026 driven by new realities of cybersecurity, hybridization, AI, …

person
Five identity-driven shifts reshaping enterprise security in 2026

2026 marks the tipping point when artificial intelligence begins to fundamentally reshape cyber risk. After several years of widespread adoption, AI moves beyond influencing …

eyes
What if your face could say “don’t record me”? Researchers think it’s possible

Phones, smart glasses, and other camera-equipped devices capture scenes that include people who never agreed to be recorded. A newly published study examines what it would …

Conjur
Conjur: Open-source secrets management and application identity

Conjur is an open-source secrets management project designed for environments built around containers, automation, and dynamic infrastructure. It focuses on controlling access …

AI agent
Governance maturity defines enterprise AI confidence

AI security has reached a point where enthusiasm alone no longer carries organizations forward. New Cloud Security Alliance research shows that governance has become the main …

Elementary OS
Elementary OS 8.1 rolls out with a stronger focus on system security

Elementary OS 8.1 is now available for download and shipping on select hardware from retailers such as Star Labs, Slimbook, and Laptop with Linux. The update arrives after …

attack
Counterfeit defenses built on paper have blind spots

Counterfeit protection often leans on the idea that physical materials have quirks no attacker can copy. A new study challenges that comfort by showing how systems built on …

GenAI
What happens to enterprise data when GenAI shows up everywhere

Generative AI is spreading across enterprise workflows, shaping how employees create, share, and move information between systems. Security teams are working to understand …

malware
Budding infosec pros and aspiring cyber crooks targeted with fake PoC exploits

Malware peddlers are targeting infosec enthusiasts, budding security professionals, and aspiring hackers with the Webrat malware, masquerading the threat as proof-of-concept …

PCI
Weak enforcement keeps PCI DSS compliance low

Payment card breaches continue to surface across industries, even after years of investment in security standards. A new study links this pattern to enforcement, showing that …

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