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The democratization of cyber warfare — and what it means for CISOs

AI is giving more attackers more power, faster, so defenders need to rethink how they use AI to keep pace.

Sep 4, 2026 10 mins

Cyberattacks Cybercrime Data and Information Security

When the patch tsunami meets the maintenance window

AI can find flaws in hours, but factories can’t patch that fast, so OT teams need smarter ways to manage the growing gap.

By Sabine Frömling

Sep 2, 2026 8 mins

Application Security Cyberattacks Manufacturing Industry

How China industrialized the infrastructure behind state hacking

The FBI’s takedown of QTFY exposes how China’s reliance on private cyber contractors gives state hackers scale and stealth. It also underscores why CISOs can no longer trust IP reputation alone.

By Cynthia Brumfield

Sep 2, 2026 8 mins

Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Cybercrime

Fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA tricks victims into opening a tunnel for attackers

TerminalFix tricks victims into running malicious PowerShell commands, launching a multi-stage attack that ends with a reverse tunnel into the compromised network.

By Shweta Sharma

Sep 1, 2026 3 mins

Cyberattacks Cybercrime Security

China-linked hackers turn Cisco routers into covert attack infrastructure

Fire Ant’s compromise of TACACS servers and manipulation of router telemetry shows how control of core network systems can leave defenders with incomplete evidence while exposing paths toward sensitive connected networks.

By Prasanth Aby Thomas

Sep 1, 2026 5 mins

Cyberattacks Cybercrime Network Security

OpenAI-led coalition warns AI will compress cyberattack timelines, expose enterprise weaknesses

More than 100 firms, including rivals, say enterprises must fix systemic gaps before AI scales exploitation beyond current defenses.

By Gyana Swain

Aug 31, 2026 5 mins

Artificial Intelligence Cyberattacks Cybercrime

GPUThor hardware attack can root Nvidia GPU systems

The new attack bypasses ECC protection on systems running Nvidia GPUs and can produce double- and triple-bit errors, researchers show.

By Lucian Constantin

Aug 28, 2026 5 mins

Cyberattacks Security

AI helps Chinese-speaking hackers speed up attacks on exposed servers

The campaign highlights why internet exposure, exploit availability, and faster containment are becoming more important factors in how CISOs prioritize risk.

By Prasanth Aby Thomas

Aug 25, 2026 5 mins

Artificial Intelligence Cyberattacks Cybercrime