Vendor Explainers Compare Passkeys and Passwords on Security and Deployment
They note that passkeys are phishing-resistant and eliminate credential reuse, while passwords remain needed for legacy systems.
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SailPoint report reveals AI agent security lag behind adoption
SailPoint says 79% of enterprises run AI agents in production while only 2% have purpose-built identity security.
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Yandex confirms service outage after drone attacks damage three data centers
The attacks hit facilities in Sasovo, Kaluga and Vladimir between October 8 and October 11, shutting down Sasovo and Vladimir completely.
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SANS adds two forensic scripts to trace AI coding assistant activity
The Python scripts opencode-chat-replay.py and hermes_forensic_extract.py require Python 3.10+, use only the standard library, and support time‑range filtering.
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Teen Leader of ShinyHunters Detained, Cooperating with FBI
Dutch police arrested alleged ShinyHunters member Pepijn van der Stap, known as "Umbreon," on September 15, 2026, as part of the same investigation.
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FBI arrests another ShinyHunters suspect after jobs portal breach
Patel said the arrest ties to the FBIjobs.gov breach that exposed agents' personal data.
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Epic Games shifts to AI‑first development for Marvel‑Star Wars shooter
The shift follows a $1.5 billion Disney investment and delays the game’s Mar. 2027 release.
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In 2025, AI‑powered browsers promised hands‑free browsing but faced prompt‑injection risks
AI-powered browsers work as independent agents that can summarize articles, plan trips, fill forms and order groceries without manual input.
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NCSC seeks feedback on external attack surface management guidance
The agency wants to understand how organisations identify needs, evaluate options and choose EASM tools or services.
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Study finds 2.5 million healthcare devices vulnerable to quantum attacks
As of 2026, quantum computers could break widely used encryption algorithms like RSA and ECC within a few years, according to experts cited in the study.
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OMB memo set zero-trust deadline for agencies by FY 2024
Most federal agencies have not met the OMB M-22-09 zero-trust maturity deadline.
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Brad Smith urges stronger global AI safety rules
Brad Smith said washing machines and a gallon of milk each face more safety regulation than AI.