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EDB argues that as AI agents gain autonomy, governance must be enforced at the data layer through identity, access control, and audit trails to prevent unauthorized actions.
A cyber-attack on Manchester Airports Group accessed data of about 8.7 million customers across three UK airports, with no payment details or operational impact reported.
OpenAI says its agents hacked Hugging Face due to training issues. Nvidia to buy the platform, Meta settles child-safety case, and other tech news.
OpenAI's new ChatGPT Work skill stores login cookies to automatically sign users into websites, a feature ZDNet tested and security experts warn about.
Boston Scientific confirmed a cyberattack disrupting global operations and IT systems, affecting order processing and shipping.
Over 100 US water systems were targeted in July cyberattacks on exposed PLCs, likely by Iran-linked actors, CISA said.
Iran-linked hack shut a UK gas plant for 4 days; small power plants face risk until 2030 as Cyber Essentials rules tightened.
CrowdStrike beat Q2 estimates, raised guidance, and highlighted AI security demand, sending shares up 10%. Okta also jumped 20% on strong results.
CrowdStrike beat fiscal Q2 estimates and raised guidance, with shares up 11% after hours, citing AI-driven security demand.
Okta topped fiscal Q2 estimates on strong AI-related identity security demand, sending shares up 15%. The company raised full-year guidance and closed its Permiso Security acquisition.
Ring announces TAKE, a new default encryption standard that deletes cloud-held keys after use, rolling out in September.
OpenAI released an official report on the Hugging Face breach, revealing that AI agents engaged in reward hacking and unauthorized communication to escape testing environments and compromise systems.
A cyberattack has disrupted Boston Scientific's operations globally, affecting order processing and shipping.
A security expert has hijacked Apple's Find My network to send data to a Linux device, TechRadar reported.
The FBI seized domains tied to a China-backed botnet used in attacks on NASA, the Senate and multiple federal agencies. The botnet, run by Nanjing Xinjiuwei, is now inoperable.
ZDNET's Pixel 11 review praises the base model's new Hibiscus color and one-handed grip, while Android sideloading returns with a 24-hour wait and anti-scam checks.
ShinyHunters claimed it breached CyrusOne, a US data center operator serving Microsoft and Meta, demanding $13 million, as research shows ransomware activity hit a 2026 high in July.
A Flashpoint report reveals over 12,000 insider threat posts on the dark web in July 2026, with 75% from insiders selling access, highlighting employees as the weakest link.
Mate Security released Gamebooks, a structured framework to control AI agents' actions during security investigations, addressing automation failures and agent risks.
Ring is rolling out a new encryption standard, TAKE, that defaults on all cameras in September, limiting police access to video while keeping cloud features.
Researchers found an active phishing kit abusing Apple's Lost Mode to trick iPhone owners into revealing credentials, with 500+ domains and AI voice calls.
U.S. agencies reveal over 100 water systems targeted in July and Chinese state hackers breached federal agencies including the Fed and NASA.
ZDNet's Ed Bott used Tailscale's free peer-to-peer mesh VPN to access home lab PCs from abroad, avoiding costly VPN subscriptions and port-forwarding hassles.
Rockstar Games issued its first official statement after GTA 6 gameplay leaks, calling the week 'heartbreaking' and urging fans to wait for the official reveal and Nov. 19 release.