According to a new set of predictions, 2026 will see AI-driven attacks and defenses escalate into a full-blown arms race. The most unsettling forecast is the dawn of self-learning, “agentic” malware that can adapt its tactics in real-time. Platform consolidation is also expected to reshape the entir
The insurance giant Aflac has revealed the massive scale of a data breach it first reported in June 2025. The personal data of 22.65 million people, including Social Security numbers and health information, was compromised. The company is offering affected individuals two years of free credit monito
Microsoft is optimizing its accounts for a “passwordless and passkey-first experience” in 2025. Removing your password dramatically increases security against phishing, but it requires careful setup to avoid locking yourself out. The author explains the switch and the crucial steps.
Ubisoft has been forced to take Rainbow Six Siege completely offline following a major security breach. The attacker distributed billions of free R6 credits and issued false bans, forcing a total transaction rollback.
In a major escalation of a transatlantic feud over online speech, the US State Department has banned five European figures from entering the country. Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled them “radical activists” leading efforts to pressure US tech companies. The EU insists its Digital Services Act
Amazon’s Chief Security Officer detailed how the company has prevented over 1,800 suspected North Korean IT workers from joining since April 2024. The scammers use stolen identities and target AI roles to funnel wages back to the regime. This highlights a massive, industry-wide security threat.
The University of Phoenix has disclosed a breach affecting nearly 3.5 million individuals. The attack, linked to the Clop ransomware group, exploited a zero-day flaw in Oracle’s software and went undetected for months.
Interpol coordinated a major cybercrime crackdown across 19 African nations. Operation Sentinel led to 574 arrests and disrupted thousands of malicious links targeting businesses and critical infrastructure.
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang is facing a class action lawsuit following a major data breach. The suit claims the company downplayed its cybersecurity vulnerabilities in regulatory filings.
Google is shutting down its Dark Web Report service in early 2025, saying it didn’t offer enough actionable advice. Meanwhile, Texas is suing major TV manufacturers for alleged illegal data collection, and a cloud hacking competition uncovered critical vulnerabilities with an 85% success rate.
