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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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    The Cybersecurity Skills Gap

    From AI to federal budget cuts, the nature of cybersecurity work is changing faster than ever.

    By Cybersecurity Dive staff
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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
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    Enterprises report increasing budgets for security training in AI and other critical topics

    Finding the time to train employees remains the biggest impediment to programs’ success, according to a new report.

    By • June 11, 2026
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    FIFA World Cup expected to face extensive criminal, hacktivist cyber threats

    Researchers warn that thousands of malicious domains are already in place, as fans and tournament organizers face potential attacks.

    By • June 11, 2026
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    CISA gives agencies new vulnerability remediation deadlines that take risk levels into account

    The cybersecurity agency says it wants to help network defenders prioritize the fixes that matter the most.

    By • Updated June 10, 2026
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    Companies are failing to keep up with AI’s identity sprawl, creating entry points for hackers

    Three-quarters of organizations say they aren’t fully overseeing the activities of user accounts belonging to agents and other AI tools.

    By • June 10, 2026
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    IT sector faces growing threats from IP-hungry China, AI-enabled cybercriminals

    Businesses also need to watch out for North Korean remote IT worker schemes, according to a new CrowdStrike report.

    By • June 9, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    Cyber insurance policyholders facing heavier scrutiny in underwriting, claims

    A multiyear lull in insurance rates and insurers’ over-dependence on large U.S. policyholders have led to more restrictions and exclusions in coverage.

    By • June 8, 2026
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    Companies aren’t prepared for how AI is accelerating impersonation attacks

    Businesses generally aren’t taking a proactive enough approach to blocking schemes that spoof their leaders’ identities, according to a new report.

    By • June 8, 2026
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    The new risk equation: Why endpoint security is a financial imperative

    Cyber risk is financial risk; endpoint security in financial services is a business imperative.

    By Nima Baiati, Vice President and General Manager, Commercial Software & Security Solutions, Lenovo • June 8, 2026
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    Sprawling new House AI bill includes frontier model oversight, open-source security grants

    The legislation has already drawn widespread criticism for its proposal to preempt state AI laws.

    By • June 5, 2026
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    CISA chief says Trump AI executive order implementation will start soon

    The agency, depleted after several rounds of cuts imposed by the White House, insists it can handle its new AI security responsibilities.

    By • June 4, 2026
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    CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks defy estimates as AI fuels cyber demand

    The cybersecurity sector has been under perceived pressure due to accelerating deployment of AI tools.

    By • June 4, 2026
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    ‘Don’t panic’: AI reality checks dominate major cybersecurity conference

    CISOs and their colleagues should focus on network security basics, not overhyped AI promises, analysts said at a Gartner cybersecurity event.

    By • June 3, 2026
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    Trump signs EO seeking early government access to powerful AI models

    The directive represents an about-face for an administration that previously repudiated government AI reviews.

    By • Updated June 2, 2026
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    Anthropic shares Mythos with 150 more organizations, including critical infrastructure operators

    The AI firm also said it’s exploring how to help open-source developers deal with a flood of vulnerability reports.

    By • June 2, 2026
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    Turning tension into collaboration: How CIOs and CISOs can lead together

    If properly managed and channeled, age-old friction between IT and cybersecurity can create a more resilient organization.

    By Tom Scholtz, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner • June 2, 2026
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    Without strong governance, companies put credit ratings at risk in AI era

    A new report from S&P Global provides a blueprint for how companies can adapt to the changing threat environment.

    By • June 1, 2026
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    How Canva scaled to 260+M users while elevating security and productivity

    See how Canva uses 1Password to integrate new teams fast, empower developers and maintain high standards for customers.

    June 1, 2026
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    Top 4 data security best practices for the AI-enabled enterprise

    To maximize AI’s value without increasing security risk, organizations must enforce best‑practice data protections across their environment.

    June 1, 2026