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

Cyber Insurance Claims Data Shows Criminals Shift To Data Theft And Long-Tail Damage

Resilience’s 2025 cyber insurance claims data shows that ransomware groups are now focusing on stealing data to gain leverage. Data-suppression extortion rose from 49% in the first half of the year to 65% in the second half. In 57% of attacks, criminals used data theft to get around stronger backups. Infostealers collected over two billion … 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

Upstream Report Flags Remote Attack Growth As HSB Adds Fleet Cyber Coverage

Imagine a fleet operator arriving Monday morning to find dispatch screens frozen, drivers locked out of their vehicle apps, backend systems encrypted, and attackers demanding payment to restore access. HSB has launched a cyber insurance product for internet-connected work vehicles, called HSB Commercial Cyber for Auto. This coverage is designed for hacked commercial vehicles and … Read more

Government Cybersecurity Alert: KnowBe4 Maps The Human Risk Problem In Public Agencies

The Headache In Carolina Beach A coastal town in North Carolina found out just how costly cyberattacks can be, and it put government cybersecurity in the spotlight. Carolina Beach reported that thieves stole $487,994.80 from town funds in two separate incidents. According to Port City Daily, the losses affected both the enterprise and general funds. … Read more