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Guardrails Or Chaos An AI-generated email once caused a real-world mix-up for your host, Martin Hinton. I arrived at the airport expecting a 9 p.m. rebooking, but the airline’s app listed 5 p.m. instead. The airline blamed the confusion on an AI-generated message with the wrong flight information, making the idea of a ‘non-human identity’ … Read more
At some point in the last year, month, day, or hour, you probably typed a password into a glowing rectangle while half paying attention on a train, in a meeting, in bed, because the modern world runs on a small, forgettable act of faith: yes, it’s really me. The old image of a brute force … Read more
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
The new Cyber Security Report 2026 from Check Point Research shows that threats are growing faster and more complex. In 2025, investigators saw criminals automate scams, speed up attacks, and run ransomware operations more efficiently. AI is a key driver, helping with persuasion, information gathering, and malware creation. Insurers and CISOs now see more frequent … Read more
“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