Security Chiefs Hit Brakes – AI Risk Concerns Spike

Apono’s new 2026 State of Agentic AI Cyber Risk Report finds that companies are tightening controls as AI risks rise. In a global survey of 250 security leaders, 98% said they slowed deployments, added extra reviews, or reduced project scope. CEO Rom Carmel explained, “CISOs are pressing the brakes” as agentic AI gets closer to … Read more

Gray-Zone Aggression Triggers Alarming Business Risks: Takeaways From Willis And The Atlantic Council

Gray-zone aggression now slips into boardrooms through the cracks of ordinary days. A new Willis report calls it a material threat to modern businesses. That report, “Hidden threats, real impacts,” maps tactics of the “gray” that sits between peace and war. Attackers choose deniable moves that still bruise markets and rattle confidence. Picture an unknown … Read more

Cybersecurity Incidents Surge As Identity Attacks Dominate 2026 – Sophos Report

Credential Abuse, Off-Hours Ransomware, And Rapid Active Directory Targeting Drive Global Risk Cybersecurity incidents rooted in identity abuse now dominate the global threat landscape, according to the newly released 2026 Sophos Active Adversary Report. Sophos analyzed 661 incident response and managed detection cases across 70 countries. The data covers November 1, 2024, through October 31, … Read more

QR Code Scams Move Off The Laptop And Into Your Pocket

Lately, every conversation I have with cybersecurity experts seems to include the same advice: “Don’t scan QR Codes.” This warning applies to emails and to “urgent” PDFs with official logos and tight deadlines. QR Codes were designed for convenience, but attackers have exploited that same ease. As the saying goes, “We have met the enemy … Read more

Kroll Quantifies PE Cybersecurity Risk With A $2.1M Average Hit

Kroll’s new global report shows that private equity cyber risk has become a costly issue. The report measures this risk and points out that smaller funds often have weaker cybersecurity governance. These conclusions matter for cyber insurers and brokers, and they help explain why loss costs in private markets are still unclear. Executive Summary Signals … Read more

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