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    Most cybersecurity workers have been told to conceal a breach, report finds

    Security firm Bitdefender also found that U.S. companies were simultaneously more confident and more strained on cyber defense than foreign peers.

    By July 2, 2026
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    Anthropic reactivates Fable, Mythos after securing government approval

    The company’s powerful frontier models are back, but vetting issues remain unresolved.

    By July 1, 2026
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    Threat Intelligence

    Government disarray and new technologies are dramatically reshaping how U.S. organizations collect and exchange threat intelligence.

    By Cybersecurity Dive staff
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    DHS proposes new system for public-private infrastructure security collaboration

    The Trump administration eliminated the previous framework in 2025, sparking backlash from experts and infrastructure operators.

    By June 30, 2026
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    OpenAI voluntarily limits new AI models at government’s request

    The company said Friday it was working with the government on a more formal process for reviewing model releases.

    By June 29, 2026
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    From mythos to reality: Why the 2026 state of pentesting report proves the need for programmatic defenses

    AI can find zero-days in minutes. Your defense strategy must evolve now.

    By Gunter Ollmann, CTO, Cobalt • June 29, 2026
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    Software, AI companies form alliance to tackle open-source security flaws

    The emergence of frontier AI models has increased the speed and capabilities of malicious hackers.

    By June 26, 2026
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    FCC requires emergency-alert distributors to secure their systems

    More than a decade after a high-profile hacking campaign, the commission is moving from recommending basic security protocols to requiring them.

    By June 26, 2026
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    AWS unveils agent security, data access tools

    The updates reflect Anthropic’s Mythos model and the speed at which vulnerabilities can be surfaced.

    By Paige Gross • June 26, 2026
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    NIST offers security guidance for water utilities using remote-access tools

    The technology is one of the water sector’s biggest cybersecurity weaknesses.

    By June 25, 2026
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    As cyber risk evolves, the insurance industry tightens guardrails

    C-suite executives are concerned about resilience, but claims are increasingly tied to strict underwriting standards.

    By June 25, 2026
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    Microsoft, Europol lead global takedown of infostealer malware

    Cybercriminals used Amadey and StealC to infect thousands of computers worldwide, leading to ransomware and other digital crimes.

    By June 24, 2026
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    White House’s state infrastructure cybersecurity initiative stalled

    The Trump administration says it wants to help states implement innovative defenses. Most states are still waiting for the call to participate.

    By June 24, 2026
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    Trump sets new deadlines for agencies and contractors to adopt post-quantum cryptography

    The president also launched efforts to research the scientific benefits of quantum computers — and protect that research from adversaries.

    By June 23, 2026
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    Looming AI-fueled threats require urgent cybersecurity improvements, Five Eyes members say

    The intelligence-sharing alliance said advanced AI models will surpass expectations in a matter of months.

    By June 23, 2026
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    Interpol, Europol renew agreement to combat hackers and other criminals

    Experts say international partnerships are key to taking down sprawling cybercriminal operations.

    By June 22, 2026
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    CISA urges device hardening after thousands of Fortinet credentials compromised

    Security researchers warn of a months-long FortiBleed campaign targeting western organizations.

    By June 22, 2026
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    AI is transforming enterprise data risk. Here’s how security leaders are responding.

    New research from 1,700 security leaders reveals three imperatives for securing AI adoption.

    June 22, 2026
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    Nation-state rivals linked to majority of consequential attacks targeting critical UK sites

    The nation’s top cybersecurity official warned that business leaders, authorities need to rethink how they protect critical infrastructure from state-sponsored adversaries.

    By June 18, 2026
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    Major critical infrastructure disruptions are inevitable, acting CISA chief says

    In recent years, the U.S. government has reoriented its cybersecurity strategy away from prevention and toward resilience.

    By June 17, 2026
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    California water utility probes breach claim by Iran-linked actor

    The group Handala said it attacked one of the nation’s largest water companies.

    By June 17, 2026
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    AI isn’t solving cybersecurity workforce woes

    More than half of cybersecurity professionals say they’re thinking about leaving the industry, according to a new report.

    By June 17, 2026
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    AI adoption correlates with incident frequency, underscoring need for governance

    Even organizations that haven’t been breached expect an AI-related incident in the near future, a new survey found.

    By June 16, 2026
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    MS-ISAC enters uncertain new era after losing federal funding and thousands of members

    The information-sharing group, a vital resource for state and local governments, has cut staff and pinned its hopes on a membership surge.

    By June 15, 2026
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    Agentic AI surges in financial sector even as many firms fail to manage security risks

    One-fifth of firms aren’t even sure if they’ve been hacked through their AI tools, according to a new report.

    By June 12, 2026
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    It’s Mythos’ world now. How do we live in it?

    Anthropic's powerful model raises difficult questions about how government and industry should work together to safeguard systems in the AI era.

    By June 12, 2026