Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Advanced AI Models Find More Holes Than Enterprise Security Teams Can PlugArtificial intelligence models such as Anthropic's Mythos are rapidly exposing decades of hidden software security debt, forcing CIOs and CISOs to rethink vulnerability management, remediation capacity and the trade-offs between availability and breach prevention.

How UX Decisions Are Becoming Regulatory Liabilities for CISOsChildren's data is entering a new regulatory era where dark patterns, defaults and monetization choices can signal breached fiduciary duty. As privacy, safety and consumer laws converge globally, CISOs must treat manipulative UX, consent flows and retention practices as core security and governance risks.

Also: npm Packages Infiltrated, FBI Issues Fraud Alert, Campbell's Soup Cans CISOThis week, a recently fixed Oracle flaw is being actively exploited, Shelly tackled Pro 4PM DoS bug, "Shai-Hulud 2.0" hit npm, the FBI warned of rising bank account takeover scams, regulators fined Comcast over a vendor breach, Iberia reported a supplier incident and Campbell's canned its CISO.

Security doesn’t fail at the point of breach. It fails at the point of impact.  That line set the tone for this year’s Picus Breach and Simulation (BAS) Summit, where researchers, practitioners, and CISOs all echoed the same theme: cyber defense is no longer about prediction. It's about proof

Forrester Reports on Operational Risks Around Agentic AIA new Forrester report predicts that agentic AI will cause a public breach in 2026 that will lead to employee dismissals. The report outlines five key shifts that CISOs should prepare for as cybersecurity threats become more autonomous, geopolitical and fragmented.

It’s budget season. Once again, security is being questioned, scrutinized, or deprioritized

By tying security investments to measurable outcomes — like reduced breach likelihood and financial impact — CISOs can align internal stakeholders and justify spending based on real-world risk.

Pentesting isn't just about finding flaws — it's about knowing which ones matter. Pentera's 2025 State of Pentesting report uncovers which assets attackers target most, where security teams are making progress, and which exposures still fly under the radar. Focus on reducing breach impact, not just breach count. [...]

SolarWinds CISO Tim Brown's Case Shows Personal, Legal and Health Risks for CISOsCISOs face tremendous stress in dealing with regulatory scrutiny and legal exposure in the wake of a data breach. SolarWinds CISO Tim Brown shares the personal and professional impact of Securities and Exchange Commission charges against him after the 2020 SolarWinds supply chain attack.

Whistleblowing, email is evidential mail, HR is not your friend, and more discussed by CxO panel RSAC Chief security officers should negotiate personal liability insurance and a golden parachute when they start a new job – in case things go sideways and management tries to scapegoat them for a network breach.…

Cyber threats evolve daily. In this live webinar, learn exactly how ransomware attacks unfold—from the initial breach to the moment hackers demand payment

Panaseer claims 72% of security leaders are taking out personal indemnity insurance as board scrutiny increases

Yahoo, Uber, SolarWinds — increasingly, the government is incentivizing better corporate security by punishing the individuals leading it. Is that a good idea? And how can security pros avoid ending up on the butt end of a lawsuit?

The data from Bugcrowd also reveals 40% of them think most firms don't understand breach risks

Our collection of the most relevant reporting and industry perspectives for those guiding cybersecurity strategies and focused on SecOps. Also included: fighting cybersecurity burnout; BlackSuit ransomware; the SEC breach rules and risk management.

Most companies still can't determine whether a breach is material within the four days mandated by the SEC, skewing incident response.

Our brand-new podcast, Dark Reading Confidential, has officially launched. You don't want to miss our first episode with the CISO and chief legal officer from Reddit and a cybersecurity attorney, who share their thoughts and advice for CISOs on the new SEC breach disclosure rules.

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said today it is investigating a breach at business intelligence company Sisense, whose products are designed to allow companies to view the status of multiple third-party online services in a single dashboard. CISA urged all Sisense customers to reset any credentials and secrets that may have been shared with the company, which is the same advice Sisense gave to its customers Wednesday evening.

Also: Implications of a Critical Linux Utility Backdoor; Focus on Cloud SecurityIn the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed key insights on OT security from the Cyber Security for Critical Assets Summit in Houston, the implications of a critical Linux utility found to have a backdoor, and a CISO's perspective on comprehensive cloud security strategy.

Also in this issue: Mideast investment, new FCC breach notification rules, and how Dark Reading readers use GenAI tools in their cybersecurity apparatus.