Chinese Actor Weaponizes DeepSeek AI Agent to Attack Security Firm

Researchers intercepted and investigated the model, which was attempting to compromise more than 1,200 hosts for proxyjacking to launch further attacks.

Is There Really a Fix for CISO Fatigue?

Accountability without any real authority is driving CISO burnout, and organizations need to take notice.

Cybersecurity, Then & Now

Since 2006, Dark Reading has been at the forefront of covering cybersecurity. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

CISA Issues Fresh SBOM Guidance. Did They Get It Right?

A couple-dozen changes to SBOM fields will make them more comprehensive, but some argue that the framework lacks real risk-management improvements.

USA Fencing Lunges Into the Hidden Identity Challenge in Amateur Sports

The organization behind Team USA's Olympic/Paralympic fencing teams has automated identity verification to handle growing membership, cutting manual review time while ensuring athletes compete in the correct categories.

Minnesota Water Utility Attacks Expose Sector's Cyber-Risks

A likely Iran-backed actor targeted more than 30 community water systems in Minnesota in a sobering reminder of rising threats to US critical infrastructure.

AI Harnesses Burst With Potential Exploit Opps

A myriad of software makes up the typical AI harness, and trust issues between the components can create concerning attack vectors.