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Microsoft nudges enterprise security closer to its passwordless future. But ‘123456’ will survive.

Microsoft backing passkeys for cloud authentication will spur adoption of passwordless technology, but most enterprises will continue with a hybrid authentication approach.

By John Leyden

Sep 1, 2026 6 mins

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Who is accountable when your AI agent goes rogue?

Recent high-profile incidents should give IT leaders pause about the accountability gaps their enterprises — and they themselves — face should their AI agents escape their controls.

By Lucian Constantin

Aug 26, 2026 14 mins

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Citrix issues critical security updates for its NetScaler devices

A memory overflow vulnerability and an authentication bypass both require urgent attention.

By Evan Schuman

Aug 20, 2026 5 mins

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Security leaders’ rogue AI confidence could actually be disastrous

IT and security leaders believe they can detect when an AI agent malfunctions or operates out of scope, but few can quickly trace and contain the cascading impact.

By Grant Gross

Aug 11, 2026 6 mins

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Why you need a reliable AI agent kill switch

July’s OpenAI security incident demonstrated the threats posed by AI agents operating beyond their intended scope — and the urgent need for security leaders to get stringent controls in place, including kill switches.

By Maria Korolov

Aug 5, 2026 7 mins

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How MFA gets hacked — and strategies to prevent it

Use of multifactor authentication is on the rise, but must be done right to be an effective security tool. Here’s how to protect your org against common MFA attacks and threat modalities.

By David Strom

Jul 29, 2026 11 mins

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AI agents can escape sandboxes without ever breaking them

By manipulating files later consumed by trusted software, coding assistants can effectively cross security boundaries while remaining confined.

By Shweta Sharma

Jul 21, 2026 4 mins

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When 80,000 fans log on at once: The 2026 World Cup’s unique cybersecurity issues

Securing 2026 World Cup stadiums requires real-time network visibility and strict segmentation to prevent tens of thousands of fan devices from disrupting operations.

By John Donegan

Jul 15, 2026 6 mins

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Microsoft is forcing an enterprise transition to passkeys

Beginning in September, Microsoft Entra ID will replace SMS and voice authentication with passkeys, signaling that traditional credentials are too risky to remain the standard amidst AI-powered attacks.

By Taryn Plumb

Jul 14, 2026 6 mins

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Microsoft 365 users fall victim to one-in-a-million password spray attack

The attack exploited previously exposed credentials and flaws in enterprises’ multi-factor authentication configurations.

By Maxwell Cooter

Jul 3, 2026 2 mins

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