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Cybercrime is changing quickly as automation, stolen identities, and fast-moving attacks become more common. A new Flashpoint report says Agentic AI is speeding up cyberattacks and changing the risks faced by businesses, insurers, and security teams. Flashpoint’s 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report shows that attackers are now mixing AI automation, stolen credentials, and ransomware into … Read more
Identity risk can start with a seemingly routine call. At 9:17 a.m., the help desk phone rings. The voice sounds calm, familiar, and slightly annoyed. It belongs to the CFO. Or seems to. He says he is locked out and needs access restored right away. The technician recognizes the voice and sends the reset link. … Read more
I attended the 2026 PLUS Cyber Symposium in New York City, where the agenda, as you might already have guessed, focused on cyber liability insurance. The sessions provided useful insights for brokers, carriers, claims teams, and security leaders working in a rapidly changing threat environment. The following summaries cover the main themes from each panel. … Read more
Beazley Security has introduced a new platform designed to help organizations respond more quickly to AI-driven attacks. This cloud-based SaaS tool keeps an eye on internet-facing assets and highlights the most urgent vulnerabilities. As AI cybercrime introduces automation and increased attack speeds, the time between finding a weakness and exploiting it is getting shorter. “Our … Read more
A researcher typed a simple request into a chat window. The agent answered like a diligent assistant. Then it did something else. It complied with a stranger’s framing. It returned private emails. In one scenario, it refused to reveal a Social Security number. Then it “forwarded the full email,” exposing the same data anyway. The … Read more