China-nexus actor linked to attack on ConnectWise Cloud Backup

Researchers said the hackers employed a powerful AI tool to accelerate and scale the attacks against hundreds of Microsoft 365 users.

By David Jones • Oct. 22, 2026

Agentic AI helps hackers level up, even without detailed instructions

Low-skilled hackers are likely to become a lot more dangerous over the next 12 months, CrowdStrike warned.

By Eric Geller • Oct. 22, 2026

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Incident Response

How organizations respond to attacks is changing as the threat environment shifts dramatically.

By Cybersecurity Dive staff

Russia-linked hackers broke into NATO shipbuilder in latest espionage campaign

Symantec, which discovered the operation, urged companies to scan their networks for signs of compromise.

By Eric Geller • Oct. 21, 2026

Q-day is coming: How to prepare for post-quantum security challenges

Q-day is coming. Discover how to prepare your IT infrastructure for post-quantum security challenges.

By Sue Poremba • Oct. 19, 2026

Hybrid mesh firewalls: Distributed security enforcement for a self-driving network

Can traditional firewalls keep up with today's distributed enterprise? Discover how hybrid mesh firewalls close security gaps without slowing networks.

Oct. 19, 2026

Ahold Delhaize USA banners remain offline

The websites and apps for the five chains have been down for several days as the parent company contends with a cybersecurity incident.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 14, 2026

Feds crack down on North Korean IT-worker schemes with new raids, charges and arrests

The latest operation targeted “laptop farms” across Texas that allegedly aided North Korea’s moneymaking plots.

By Eric Geller • Oct. 14, 2026

Microsoft, Health-ISAC and partners take down popular phishing kit services

The three marketplaces helped hackers impersonate major businesses and governments. Microsoft now controls the markets’ domain names.

By Eric Geller • Oct. 14, 2026

Dangerous flaws in refrigeration equipment were disclosed months before retail attacks

Hundreds of French supermarkets faced a sophisticated cyberattack, allowing hackers to manipulate industrial controls.

By David Jones • Updated Oct. 13, 2026

Ahold Delhaize experiencing cybersecurity issue

The company said it took some systems offline as part of “precautionary measures.” Websites for all five of the grocer’s U.S. banners were down Monday morning. 

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 12, 2026

AI-driven security: Why agentic AI is changing cybersecurity

Agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity — but rogue agents, shadow AI, and third-party risks demand stronger guardrails.

Oct. 12, 2026

As frontier models go rogue, colleges beef up AI cybersecurity education

Student interest in AI safety is growing rapidly, and schools are rushing to prepare for new career paths.

By Eric Geller • Oct. 9, 2026

AI underscores singular importance of phishing-resistant authentication, Okta says

The company presented new data about the prevalence of different forms of social-engineering attacks, saying identity fundamentals still matter in the AI era.

By Eric Geller • Oct. 7, 2026

US cyber resilience, oversight tested in series of attacks

Attacks targeting key industrial sites and unforced errors among leading AI companies are raising alarm bells.

By David Jones • Oct. 6, 2026

Modernizing data security with DSPM, AI and fewer tools

For organizations, the proper safeguards—such as controls or restrictions—must be put in place.

Oct. 5, 2026

Defending against AI-fueled cyberattacks requires focus on identity, data governance, Microsoft says

The company’s latest report previews how AI is changing threat activity, including by automating ransomware attacks.

By Eric Geller • Oct. 2, 2026

National cyber director defends private-sector hacking program, urges focus on security basics

Letting businesses help the government deter cybercrime will benefit all Americans, Sean Cairncross said.

By Eric Geller • Sept. 30, 2026

Security testing has to keep pace with AI-driven attackers

AI attackers move at machine speed. Security validation needs to follow every meaningful change.

By Sila Ozeren Hacioglu, Security Research Engineer at Picus Security. • Sept. 28, 2026

Your attack surface is bigger than you think… and hackers know that

Cyberattacks are exploiting trusted access points like compromised credentials and session cookies. Discover how organizations are gaining visibility beyond their perimeter to stay ahead of threats.

Sept. 28, 2026

FBI probes cyberattack tied to third-party jobs portal

The potentially serious breach highlights the supply chain risks facing even the most sophisticated organizations.

By Eric Geller • Updated Sept. 23, 2026

Businesses fear cyberattacks more than anything else, driven by AI and supply chain worries

Many companies still aren’t preparing thoroughly enough to face a hack, the insurance firm Travelers said in a new report.

By Eric Geller • Sept. 23, 2026

Google AI models broke out of sandbox, hacked three companies

The incidents stemmed from the same testing environment defects that tripped up OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta.

By Eric Geller • Updated Sept. 21, 2026

Settra ransomware variant deployed in recent attacks

Security researchers warned that hackers are using VPN credentials for initial access and deploying RMM tools.

By David Jones • Sept. 18, 2026

FBI, Coast Guard probe suspected cyberattacks on ships entering US waters

The investigation comes at a time of heightened vigilance over U.S. port facilities and maritime security.

By David Jones • Sept. 17, 2026

Manufacturers make patching progress, but identity management still major weakness

Misconfigurations remain widespread in the manufacturing sector, including internet-accessible remote-access software, a new report found.

By Eric Geller • Sept. 17, 2026