#cybersecurity

#cybersecurity

STL Partners predicts one AI-related growth area among telcos but warns of a slower adoption or pullbacks in three others. First, the AI optimism: Telcos will increasingly adopt voice-based AI, analysts believe. Already, some of the biggest global telcos are using embedded voice assistance in AI channels for enterprise customers. In 2026, telcos are likely to adopt voice technologies for customer calls as well. Immediate benefits could include live translation and integration of digital assistance services.

Every January, millions take on Dry January , a ritual of restraint and resetting after the holiday season. If that's the benchmark for kicking off the year with moderation, Europe's startup ecosystem clearly didn't get the memo. In the opening weeks of 2026, the region saw five startups join the unicorn club, crossing the $1 billion valuation mark across sectors as varied as cybersecurity, cloud optimisation, defence tech, ESG software, and education technology.

Japan and Britain agreed Saturday to accelerate cooperation on cybersecurity and the supply of critical minerals, as China's influence grows in the region. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his visit to Japan comes at a time "when geopolitical, economic and technological shocks are literally shaking the world." Starmer's overnight Tokyo visit comes on the heels of his trip to Beijing, where he and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to seek a long-term, stable "strategic partnership."

A confidential informant told the FBI in 2017 that Jeffrey Epstein had a "personal hacker," according to a document released by the Department of Justice on Friday. The document, which was released as part of the Justice Department's legally required effort to publish documents related to its investigation into the late sex offender, does not identify who the alleged hacker was, but does include several details about them.

Outtake, founded in 2023 by a former Palantir engineer, Alex Dhillon, has found a way to automate what has largely been the manual problem of spotting and taking down digital identity posers: impersonation accounts, malicious domains posing as the company's, rogue apps, fraudulent ads, and more. This problem has grown even more difficult because AI has enabled attackers to be more convincing and faster in their efforts.

The recently updated SWEBOK Guide v4.0a represents a needful industry standard, following a thorough peer review and a consensus-based approach. With the rise of AI, a significant skills gap in IT and cybersecurity is emerging alongside changes in the global workforce. There has never been a greater need for a consensus-based framework. This guide, created and thoroughly reviewed by industry professionals, serves as a dynamic and evolving resource.

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in the U.S., RedLegg delivers tailored cybersecurity solutions with a focus on risk mitigation, managed security services, and penetration testing. Its offerings include managed detection and response (MDR), incident response, policy development, and virtual CISO advisory. Serving mid-market clients across finance, insurance, legal, and healthcare, RedLegg combines automation, threat intelligence, and a dedicated Security Operations Center (SOC) to help organizations streamline cybersecurity operations and build long-term resilience.

The e-commerce giant's data breach exposed 33.7 million customers-nearly two-thirds of the entire country's population-after hackers operated undetected for five months through overseas servers. Police have identified a former Chinese employee as the primary suspect, who exploited stolen encryption keys and authentication vulnerabilities to access customer names, phone numbers, email addresses, and delivery information. The suspect fled the country before authorities could make an arrest.

A new nationwide opinion poll finds a majority of Germans feel threatened by the actions of the US, a country that helped liberate and rebuild Germany and one that has been its most important ally for more than 80 years Germany's interior minister has promised a new, aggressive approach to cybersecurity, vowing to 'strike back' at bad actors The president of Germany's Bundesbank said his institution defends itself against 5,000 attempted cyberattacks every minute

A U.S. judge recently dismissed a shareholder lawsuit that accused cybersecurity company CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. ( NASDAQ: CRWD) of making false statements about its software testing before the 2024 global outage. Also, it has announced its intent to acquire Seraphic and SGNL, as well as new strategic partnership with Nord Security. The share price is 6.3% lower than a month ago and down 3.9% from six months ago, underperforming the Nasdaq in both time frames.

A failed December effort to bring down parts of Poland's energy grid was the work of Russian government hackers known for causing past energy disruptions, according to a security research firm that investigated the incident. Last week, Polish Energy Minister Milosz Motyka told reporters that the attempted cyberattack on December 29 and 30 saw hackers targeting two heat and power plants, as well as trying to disrupt the communication links between renewable installations, such as wind turbines and power distribution operators.

Claroty - $150M Series F CYBERSECURITY Claroty, an end-to-end cybersecurity platform for industrial applications, has raised $150M in Series F funding led by Golub Growth. Founded by Amir Zilberstein, Benny Porat, and Galina Antova in 2015, Claroty has now raised a total of $890M in reported equity funding. Cubby Storage - $63M Series A Cubby Storage, a property management platform for storage operators, has raised $63M in Series A funding led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives. Cubby Storage was founded by Adam Fleming in 2021.

Judge Jose Luis Calama, of the Audiencia Nacional high court, stated that Israel has blocked the investigation into a spying case against several members of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government using a spyware called Pegasus, marketed and developed by an Israeli company. The probe found preliminary evidence of crimes involving the disclosure of secrets, which jeopardized the security of the Spanish State.

We have enough difficulty getting the humans trained to be effective at preventing cyberattacks. Now I've got to do it for humans and agents in combination,

Major sporting events are popular targets for cyber attackers. There are therefore plenty of risks for the Winter Olympics, which will take place next month in the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. What can we expect from the digital battle taking place behind the scenes of the sport? Unit 42 from Palo Alto Networks provides an overview. Critical infrastructure is under constant pressure both domestically and internationally. Global events, from climate summits to sports tournaments, offer attackers a unique opportunity

As we enter 2026, we mark this anniversary by bringing together three leaders navigating the most complex intersection of technology, geopolitics, and organizational change we have ever witnessed. André Pienaar, Dr. David Bray, and Ken Banta joined us to discuss what boards and CEOs must understand to remain competitive in an era defined by cascading disruptions and incomplete information. The conversation focused on the critical questions every board should be asking this year.

"If you go on LinkedIn one more time and tell me how hard CMMC is, I'm going to beat you," she said at an AFCEA DC luncheon in April.

The organization puts on the prominent annual gathering of cybersecurity experts, vendors, and researchers that started in 1991 as a small cryptography event hosted by the corporate security giant RSA. RSAC is now a separate company with events and initiatives throughout the year, but its conference in San Francisco is still its flagship offering with tens of thousands of attendees each spring.

Aikido's core proposition is rooted in the conviction that traditional application security tools have not kept pace with the rapid evolution of software development. Modern engineering teams ship code more frequently, and the widespread adoption of AI tools for coding has heightened both velocity and risk. Legacy scanners and point solutions can generate noise and distract developers, rather than offering actionable insights at the right moment.

The new version combines lower costs with improved cybersecurity and offers up to 2 petabytes of storage in a 2U rack space. Companies are struggling with explosive data growth, increasing cyber threats, and limited budgets. Dell Technologies is responding to this with PowerStore 4.3, a platform that addresses storage challenges without compromising performance or security. The latest version brings innovations that double storage density and reduce energy costs.

Any industry that revolves around AI in some way has seen a boost in the stock market, and cybersecurity may be one of the most promising opportunities. As AI efforts expand, companies will have more data that they must safeguard from hackers. Cybersecurity stocks have been long-term winners thanks to their annual recurring revenue models and how valuable they are for companies. The value of cybersecurity firms should continue to rise as AI makes their services more essential.

On the instructions of President Donald Trump, the United States is withdrawing from international organizations that focus on cybersecurity and hybrid threats. There are concerns within the cybersecurity sector that this decision could undermine global resilience to digital threats. As reported by Computing, the US government claims that these partnerships are not sufficiently effective and are not in line with national interests.