The Coordination Gap: How Attackers Are Outpacing Law Enforcement

The fight against cybercrime continues because threat actors have adapted their strategies to avoid deterrents, but law enforcement still operates in silos.

Researcher Claims Control of ChatGPT Secure Sandbox

A researcher demonstrated a proof-of-concept attack chain that provided C2-style influence over ChatGPT's isolated sandbox during a session at Black Hat USA 2026.

From Bobmojis to Bobbleheads: How the Democratic Party Built a Security-First Culture

Former chief security officers of the Democratic National Committee explain that a strong security-first mindset requires executive support – and a dose of absurdity.

AI Sends Global Crime Syndicates Into Fraud Nirvana

Organized crime is convincingly scamming at scale, making billions thanks to AI-enabled voice cloning, deepfake real-time video overlays, LLM-driven persona management, and automated translation.

CSS: The Hidden Threat Lurking in Your Inbox

CSS was once just about design. Now researchers warn it's powerful enough to exfiltrate data from webmail — and some vendors aren't prepared.

15 TP-Link Bugs Expose Risks in Zero-Trust Provisioning

Researchers are calling attention to the risks inherent in automated network device provisioning, using a world-leading device manufacturer as a case study.

Flaws in Google APK for Python Unlock Agent-to-Agent Attack

Google has fixed the issues, which exploited a trust boundary between two AI agents with different privilege levels to trigger automation that could compromise the supply chain.

Angola's Largest Telco Breached Hours Before IPO

Unitel, Angola's dominant mobile operator, continues to recover from a cyberattack that caused outages the day of the government-owned telco's public offering.

Smoke#Screen RMM Takeover Gambit Exposes Threat Actor Playbook

The attacks use diverse social engineering lures and rotating payloads to deliver ScreenConnect for persistent remote access to compromised networks.

Device Code Phishing Up 1,500% in 2026; Vishing Doubles

Newer social engineering techniques help attackers ignore entrenched security controls and limit the evidence they leave behind.

New Tool Traces AI Videos Back to Their Source

Researchers dug into the root of the problem with the goal of promoting industry collaboration on improved protective measures.

Anthropic: AI Attacks Result of Security Gaps, Not Model Issues

Last month's incidents in which Claude breached real-world systems derived from over-permissioning, especially with Internet access.

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.

Red Agents vs. Blue Agents: How to Make AI Better At Defense

The agentic AI playing field was heavily tilted toward offense, so researchers began using red team agents to help teach their blue counterparts.