AI Identity Risk Surges in 2026 as Executives Admit Low Preparedness

“Leap and the net will appear,” urges action before certainty arrives. The Identity Underground’s Annual Pulse 2026 report says 97% lack full preparedness for AI-driven identity attacks. Given the maturity of AI investment, leaders now seem to be hoping the net shows, or is set up, quickly to address AI risk. (EDITORIAL NOTE: It’s not … Read more

Ransomware Gangs Drop Encryption And Lean Into Data Theft Extortion

Hackers are using encryption less often and are choosing data theft and extortion instead. A new white paper, “Ransomware 2026,” from Symantec and the Carbon Black Threat Hunter Team, tracks this shift. Released on January 14, the report connects the change to higher profits, faster operations, and less complexity for attackers. Record High Counts Mask … Read more

A New Front for AI & Cybersecurity: Aon Expands Cyber Insurance for the Data Centers that Make AI Possible

You’ve read plenty about AI & cybersecurity. Now AON, the major global insurance broker, is stepping up its program to protect the data centers that enable AI in the first place from cybersecurity and other threats. Aon plc has expanded the capacity of its Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program (DCLP) from $1 billion to $2.5 … Read more

Cyber Insurance Room To Grow: A Podcast Conversation With Max Perkins Of Spektrum Labs

A Cyber Insurance Market – Under Construction Cyber insurance is still developing as a market. Buyers are looking for straightforward coverage, while underwriters want proof that security measures are in place. The latest Cyber Insurance News Podcast explores this tension with Max Perkins from Spektrum Labs. Perkins explains that cyber insurance is still new compared … Read more

Healthcare Cybersecurity Expands as CISO Global Partners With TeleDental

Healthcare Cybersecurity Expands Into Dental Care CISO Global is partnering with TeleDental.com and DentalChat.com to offer advanced healthcare cybersecurity protection to dental clinics across the country. With this agreement, CyberSimple, powered by CHECKLIGHT, will launch as a cybersecurity and financial protection platform designed to improve healthcare data protection. The service will reach more than 358 … Read more

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