cybersecurity
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OpenAI Launches EVMbench to Fortify Smart Contract Security
OpenAI and Paradigm launched EVMbench on February 18, 2026, a platform to test AI agents’ ability to secure Ethereum smart contracts. It addresses rising financial risks from AI-generated code and increasing DeFi exploits.
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Phishing Exposed: Fake Google Forms Job Scam Steals Logins
A recent job-themed phishing campaign used a fake Google Forms site to steal Google account credentials, illustrating the cunning tactics of cybercriminals. This incident underscores the importance of digital vigilance.
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Palo Alto Networks Q2 Earnings See Stock Dip Amid Integration Risk
Palo Alto Networks reported strong Q2 FY26 results, beating estimates. Its stock dipped as investors focused on integration risks from recent acquisitions and complex Q3 EPS guidance.
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Conduent Data Breach Exposes Over 25 Million Americans
A massive data breach at business services provider Conduent has now exposed the personal information of over 25 million Americans. The incident has triggered class-action lawsuits.
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Digital Defense: Essential Cybersecurity Practices Amid Evolving 2026 Threats
As cybercrime escalates in 2026, individuals and organizations must adopt robust preventative measures. Learn essential cybersecurity tips, from strong passwords to secure online behavior, to protect digital assets against AI-powered scams and phishing attacks.
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HESTA Bolsters Cybersecurity Amid Leadership Transition After Outage Scrutiny
HESTA is intensifying its focus on cybersecurity and risk management as CEO Debby Blakey prepares to step down, following an outage that drew scrutiny from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).
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Grant Thornton Flags ‘Dodgy Boxes’ in Cyberattack Warning After Record DDoS
A new report from Grant Thornton Ireland warns that common smart home devices and ‘dodgy boxes’ are being exploited by cybercriminals to launch massive attacks and conduct targeted scams, following a record-breaking DDoS incident.
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Conduent Data Breach Expands to Millions, Raising Transparency Concerns
A cybersecurity incident initially downplayed by Conduent in early 2025 has escalated into a significant data breach, now confirmed to affect millions of individuals across multiple U.S. states. The expanded scope, revealed through recent regulatory filings and state notifications, has…
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FIIG Securities Faces $2.5M Penalty After Cyber Attack Exposes Weak Incident Response
FIIG Securities has been ordered to pay $2.5 million in penalties by an Australian Federal Court for severe cybersecurity failures, including the lack of an adequate incident response plan, which worsened a 2023 data breach affecting 18,000 clients.
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Google Urges Quantum-Resistant Algorithm Adoption Amid Rising Cyber Threats
Google issues a critical warning to global governments and industries, urging immediate adoption of post-quantum cryptography to safeguard digital infrastructure against future quantum computing threats.
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Bithumb Payout Error Amplifies Calls for Robust Digital Incident Response
A recent payout error at South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has spurred financial authorities to scrutinize internal control systems, underscoring the critical importance of robust incident response plans for businesses amid rising digital threats.
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Conduent Data Breach Notifications Underway After 2025 Attack
Notifications are now being issued to over 25.9 million Americans whose sensitive personal and health information was compromised in a January 2025 ransomware attack on Conduent, a major government contractor. The breach, affecting residents in states like Texas and Oregon,…
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WhatsApp’s Data Policy Under Fire in India’s Supreme Court
India’s Supreme Court has challenged WhatsApp and Meta over a ‘take-it-or-leave-it’ privacy policy, raising concerns about user data sharing and the broader impact on digital platforms.
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Conduent Data Breach Expands, Millions More Americans Affected
A data breach at government technology contractor Conduent, initially reported in late 2025, has escalated significantly, now affecting millions more Americans than previously disclosed. The incident has intensified scrutiny on the security practices of firms managing critical public sector data.
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Canada Computers Data Breach Compromises Guest Checkout Details
Canada Computers & Electronics is actively investigating a data breach identified on January 22, 2026, which exposed personal and credit card information for thousands of customers who used its website’s guest checkout feature.