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Week in review: WatchGuard Firebox firewalls attacked, infosec enthusiasts targeted with fake PoCs

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Building cyber talent through competition, reside...
Posted on 28 December 2025 | 9:00 am

LLMs can assist with vulnerability scoring, but context still matters

Every new vulnerability disclosure adds another decision point for already stretched security teams. A recent study explores whether LLMs can take ...
Posted on 26 December 2025 | 6:00 am

From AI to cyber risk, why IT leaders are anxious heading into 2026

Cybersecurity threats are shaping IT planning for 2026, with AI maturity and regulation emerging as another major source of disruption, according t...
Posted on 26 December 2025 | 5:30 am

The next big IT security battle is all about privileged access

Leostream predicts changes in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) in 2026 driven by new realities of cybers...
Posted on 26 December 2025 | 5:00 am

ServiceNow to acquire Armis for $7.75 billion

ServiceNow entered into an agreement to acquire Armis for $7.75 billion in cash. The acquisition will expand ServiceNow’s security workflow offerin...
Posted on 24 December 2025 | 9:25 am

Five identity-driven shifts reshaping enterprise security in 2026

2026 marks the tipping point when artificial intelligence begins to fundamentally reshape cyber risk. After several years of widespread adoption, A...
Posted on 24 December 2025 | 8:46 am

What if your face could say “don’t record me”? Researchers think it’s possible

Phones, smart glasses, and other camera-equipped devices capture scenes that include people who never agreed to be recorded. A newly published stud...
Posted on 24 December 2025 | 7:00 am

Conjur: Open-source secrets management and application identity

Conjur is an open-source secrets management project designed for environments built around containers, automation, and dynamic infrastructure. It f...
Posted on 24 December 2025 | 6:30 am

Governance maturity defines enterprise AI confidence

AI security has reached a point where enthusiasm alone no longer carries organizations forward. New Cloud Security Alliance research shows that gov...
Posted on 24 December 2025 | 6:00 am

Elementary OS 8.1 rolls out with a stronger focus on system security

Elementary OS 8.1 is now available for download and shipping on select hardware from retailers such as Star Labs, Slimbook, and Laptop with Linux. ...
Posted on 24 December 2025 | 5:58 am