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    US agencies promote zero-trust practices for operational technology networks

    Many zero-trust defenses work differently in industrial environments than in traditional business networks, five federal agencies said in newly published guidance.

    By • April 30, 2026
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    State CISOs losing confidence in ability to manage cyber risks

    Deloitte-NASCIO study shows AI, budget pressures are forcing states to make tough decisions.

    By • April 29, 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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    When security becomes the attack surface: Why endpoint protection must evolve

    When attackers target security tools, protection must be resilient, self-healing and always on.

    By Nima Baiati, Vice President and General Manager, Commercial Software & Security Solutions, Lenovo • April 27, 2026
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    Hasbro expects March cyberattack to impact second-quarter revenue

    The toymaker is reviewing files and working to fully bring certain systems back online. The company will incur some costs related to the investigation.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    AI-written software creates hassles for wary security teams

    A new report explains what cybersecurity practitioners need to see before they trust AI coding tools. 

    By • April 23, 2026
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    Trump’s CISA director pick withdraws after tumultuous nomination

    CISA has been without a permanent director for more than a year, imperiling its efforts to establish a strategic direction.

    By • Updated April 23, 2026
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    CISA urges security teams to view environments following axios compromise

    A suspected North Korea-linked actor is behind a supply chain attack on the widely used library.

    By • April 21, 2026
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    Big banks seek to ease security worries as AI push accelerates

    “AI is our friend, OK?” said Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick during the bank’s earnings call as the industry grapples with its disruptive potential. 

    By Makenzie Holland • April 21, 2026
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    Stellantis teams with Microsoft to strengthen digital capabilities

    As part of the 5-year agreement, collaborative teams will co-develop more than 100 initiatives relating to AI and cybersecurity.

    By Eric Walz • April 20, 2026
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    Vulnerability exploitation surges often precede disclosure, offering possible early warnings

    Organizations can get ahead of major flaws with the right threat intelligence, according to a new report.

    By • April 20, 2026
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    Vercel systems targeted after third-party tool compromised

    An employee using a consumer app was breached after granting too many permissions.

    By • April 20, 2026
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    CIOs fret over rising security concerns amid AI adoption

    AI is emerging as a critical tool and a growing threat as CIOs struggle to balance innovation with risk, according to a new report.

    By Scarlett Evans • April 16, 2026
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    CISA cancels prestigious summer internships, citing government shutdown

    Experts worry that recent chaos in the scholarship program could undermine vital workforce-development efforts.

    By • April 16, 2026
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    NIST limits vulnerability analysis as CVE backlog swells

    The agency will stop adding detailed information to vulnerabilities that don’t meet certain criteria.

    By • April 16, 2026
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    FCC signals continued commitment to Cyber Trust Mark program

    The government approved a new lead overseer for its IoT device security labeling initiative.

    By • Updated April 14, 2026
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    CISOs see gaps in their incident response playbooks

    A survey by Sygnia reveals that senior-level security leaders fear they are not prepared to respond to the next cyberattack.

    By • April 13, 2026
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    Stryker warns of earnings fallout from March cyberattack

    The medtech company was targeted in a wiper attack linked to an Iran-sponsored threat group.

    By • April 10, 2026
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    CISA’s vulnerability scans, field support on chopping block in Trump budget

    The president is proposing to shrink the agency by nearly 900 positions.

    By • April 7, 2026
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    Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup offer huge platforms, rich cyberattack surface

    Global sporting events have become a lucrative target for criminal actors and geopolitical statements.

    By • April 7, 2026
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    Trump’s FY2027 budget again targets CISA

    The White House reiterated accusations about CISA’s counter-misinformation work to justify a major proposed reduction.

    By • April 3, 2026
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    Government agencies see cyber threats as major barrier to tech improvements

    Federal leaders also see opportunities to accelerate cyber defense with AI, according to a new report, but most agencies are still only testing AI tools.

    By • April 3, 2026
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    Retail and hospitality CISOs expect budget growth, new AI headaches and opportunities

    More than eight in 10 security leaders in the sector say they’ve rolled out an AI governance framework to some degree, a new survey found.

    By • April 2, 2026
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    Cybersecurity risks shape AI adoption, but investment accelerates nonetheless

    Companies see cybersecurity as a top investment priority within their AI budgets, according to KPMG.

    By • March 31, 2026
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    Iran actors’ claims raise questions about larger cyber threat to US, allies

    Questions are being raised about the veracity and tactics of Iran-linked actors, amid claims that a large trove of Lockheed Martin data is on the market.

    By • Updated March 31, 2026
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    ‘Missed opportunity’: US government’s absence from RSAC Conference leaves stark void

    The Trump administration’s decision to not attend the world’s biggest cybersecurity conference sent the wrong message to partners, experts said.

    By • March 31, 2026