Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Fraud Specialist David Barnhardt on Addressing Authentication Risks of Agentic AIFinancial institutions are racing to deploy AI agents that can initiate payments, approve transactions and freeze accounts. But traditional authentication frameworks assume there's a human on the other end. As agentic AI use grows, banks are facing an authentication crisis that demands new controls.

Experts Advise Moving From Verifying Identities to Knowing Agent IntentionsFinancial institutions are rushing to deploy AI agents capable of autonomously initiating transactions, approving payments and freezing accounts in real time. But AI agents are creating a "dual authentication crisis" that traditional security frameworks cannot address.

Vigilance Cyber Security's Moriah Hara on AI Automation and Responsible AIMohira Hara, CISO and AI security, risk and governance consultant at Vigilance Cyber Security, says AI is reshaping financial services by accelerating anti-money laundering efforts, automating SOC functions and driving stronger governance frameworks that make CISOs central to managing AI risk.