Security Magazine

1. Security Guard Assaulted in What Police Call a Hate Crime

   A security guard was punched in the face twice, held in a chokehold and told to “go back to [his] country” in an attack police have labelled a hate crime.

2. AI Hacking Breach Hits 16 Financial Institutions, Leaks 100,000 Records

   The financial sector was recently targeted by an AI hacking attack.

3. OpenAI Claims Model Helped Solve Insider Threat Concern

   OpenAI claims it used its own model to mediate an insider threat concern, but some are questioning the details of this incident.

4. The Human Breaking Point: A Reality Check on the 2026 State of Cybersecurity

   We’ve spent years treating the “cybersecurity talent gap” like a math problem.

5. Healthcare Ransomware Attacks Doubled Since This Time Last Year

   Healthcare saw an average of 3.33 attacks each day in Q3 2026.

6. 1M Impacted by CenterPoint Energy Data Breach

   A data breach against CenterPoint Energy has impacted approximately 1 million Texans.

7. The Front Door Is Guarded But the Back Door Isn’t Even Locked

   Security budgets were built to keep intruders off the network, and that model now has the priorities backwards.

8. AI Agents Could Gain Ability to Self-Replicate

   Anthropic says small AI models may be able to clone themselves and spread across internet-connected devices within a matter of months.

9. Newly Exploited Vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure

   CISA is urging organizations to update Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) appliances/deployments.

10. Securing Multi-Campus Organizations

    Listen to Charles Gifford, Vice President and CISO at Intrado, in this podcast episode.

11. Refrigeration System Cyberattack Impacts 700+ Retailers

    Security leaders discuss the cyberattack that impacted more than 700 retailers.

12. Nearly 1 in 3 Organizations Face IT Support Microsoft Teams Schemes

    Microsoft Teams was a recurring initial access vector in the first half of 2026.

13. 14M Credentials Re-Exposed by AI Development Company

    A cybersecurity researcher discovered a publicly accessible database with credentials from previous breaches.

14. Does Your CISO Have the Authority the Job Now Requires?

    Does cybersecurity leadership model match the business consequences it now carries?

15. Did MoneyGram Get Hacked? Ransomware Gang Claims It Did

    Cybercriminals claimed a breach, but no samples have been shared.

16. AI Use Outpaces Governance in Small Businesses

    Small businesses are building AI faster than they can govern it.

17. H&M Investigating Possible Data Breach

    Fashion retailer H&M Group is investigating claims that it was breached.

18. The Unintended Consequences: Why "Quick Fix" Security May Compromise Life Safety

    In the wake of increasing safety concerns, school administrators understandably face immense pressure to act quickly to fortify their classrooms.

19. 8,500+ European Wind, Solar Systems Exposed

    The Dutch National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL) and cybersecurity organization Modat discovered more than 8,500 exposed systems linked to European wind farms and solar parks.

20. AI-Powered Pentest Tool Used to Breach South Korean Banks

    Infrastructure for a targeted campaign against South Korean financial institutions has been discovered.

21. Key Considerations for Outsourcing Security

    It’s no doubt that security should be an essential part of daily operations.

22. Anthony “Tony” Pope Named Douglas J. Leonard Indiana Caregiver of the Year

    Pope is the first non-clinical recipient of this award.

23. 5 Data Security Stories to Know About (September 2026)

    Five data security stories to know about.

24. 3 Fundamentals Mid-Market IT Leaders Should Focus On

    Three key steps IT leaders can take to bolster their organization’s security.

25. Security Leaders Share Additional Thoughts on Oracle Health Breach

    Recently, additional information was released regarding the data breach Oracle Health faced in Spring 2025.