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darkreading Dec 31, 2025 at 14:31

When the Cloud Rains on Everyone's IoT Parade

What happens to all of those always-connected devices and Internet of Things when the cloud goes down? Disruptions to sleep, school, and smart homes, just to name a few issues.

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darkreading Dec 31, 2025 at 14:00

Identity Security 2026: Four Predictions and Recommendations

Agentic AI adoption and identity security risks, IGA expands in mid-market, SOC-identity team collaboration, and identity platform consolidation—this 2026 predictions post previews identity trends.

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darkreading Dec 31, 2025 at 14:00

Contrarians No More: AI Skepticism Is on the Rise

Concerns about an economic bubble bursting, along with doubts regarding return on investment, suggest the tide may be turning for the artificial intelligence industry.

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darkreading Dec 30, 2025 at 14:00

Cybersecurity Predictions 2026: An AI Arms Race and Malware Autonomy

The year ahead will see an intensified AI-driven cybersecurity arms race, with attackers leveraging autonomous malware and advanced AI technologies to outpace defenders, while security teams adopt increasingly sophisticated AI tools to combat evolving threats amidst growing vendor consolidation and platformization in the industry.

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darkreading Dec 30, 2025 at 13:56

New Tech Deployments That Cyber Insurers Recommend for 2026

An analysis of cyber-insurance claims data shows which cyber defenses actually work for policyholders. Here are six technologies that will pay off for companies in 2026.

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darkreading Dec 29, 2025 at 14:51

SBOMs in 2026: Some Love, Some Hate, Much Ambivalence

With a new year upon us, software and cybersecurity experts disagree on the utility of software bill of materials — in theory, SBOMs are great, but in practice, they're a mess.

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darkreading Dec 29, 2025 at 14:00

5 Threats That Defined Security in 2025

2025 included a number of monumental threats, from the global attacks of Salt Typhoon to dangerous vulnerabilities like React2Shell.

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darkreading Dec 26, 2025 at 15:15

Mentorship and Diversity: Shaping the Next Generation of Cyber Experts

Patricia Voight, CISO at Webster Bank, shares her expertise on advancing cybersecurity careers, combating financial crimes, and championing diversity in a rapidly changing industry.

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darkreading Dec 26, 2025 at 13:04

As More Coders Adopt AI Agents, Security Pitfalls Lurk in 2026

Developers are leaning more heavily on AI for code generation, but in 2026, the development pipeline and security need to be prioritized.

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darkreading Dec 26, 2025 at 12:00

Dark Reading Opens The State of Application Security Survey

Take part in the new survey from Dark Reading and help uncover trends, challenges, and solutions shaping the future of application security.

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darkreading Dec 23, 2025 at 20:22

Industry Continues to Push Back on HIPAA Security Rule Overhaul

Healthcare cyberattacks are on the rise, but industry organizations say the proposed changes to the security rules fall short of what's needed.

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darkreading Dec 23, 2025 at 20:03

ServiceNow Buys Armis for $7.75B, Boosts 'AI Control Tower'

Its latest cybersecurity acquisition will help further ServiceNow's plans for autonomous cybersecurity, and building a security stack to proactively manage AI.

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darkreading Dec 23, 2025 at 17:42

Amazon Fends Off 1,800 Suspected DPRK IT Job Scammers

The tech giant has been beset by a deluge of state-sponsored North Korean operatives, showcasing the sheer scale of the IT worker scam problem.

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darkreading Dec 23, 2025 at 17:16

Sprawling 'Operation Sentinel' Neutralizes African Cybercrime Syndicates

Interpol said law enforcement across 19 countries made 574 arrests and recovered $3 million, against a backdrop of spiraling cybercrime in the region, including business email compromise, digital extortion, and ransomware schemes.

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darkreading Dec 22, 2025 at 20:29

Threat Actors Exploit Zero-Day in WatchGuard Firebox Devices

With attacks on the critical firewall vulnerability, WatchGuard joins a list of edge device vendors whose products have been targeted in recent weeks.

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darkreading Dec 22, 2025 at 17:07

Uzbek Users Under Attack by Android SMS-Stealers

Telegram users in Uzbekistan are being targeted with Android SMS-stealer malware, and what's worse, the attackers are improving their methods.

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darkreading Dec 19, 2025 at 20:05

Cisco VPNs, Email Services Hit in Separate Threat Campaigns

The company suffered one sophisticated five-alarm campaign and one messy spray-and-pray attack, mere days apart.

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darkreading Dec 19, 2025 at 16:38

LongNosedGoblin Caught Snooping on Asian Governments

New China-aligned APT group is deploying Group Policy to sniff through government networks across Southeast Asia and Japan.

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darkreading Dec 19, 2025 at 15:04

Identity Fraud Among Home-Care Workers Puts Patients at Risk

Reports of patients being cared for by unqualified home-care aides with fake identities continue to emerge, highlighting a need for more stringent identity authentication.

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darkreading Dec 19, 2025 at 14:00

A Cybersecurity Playbook for AI Adoption

AI adds real value to cybersecurity today, but it cannot yet serve as a single security guardian. Here's how organizations can safely combine AI-driven analysis with deterministic rules and proven security practices.

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