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In an unprecedented -- and unintended -- cyberattack, frontier AI models autonomously escaped their contained testing environment and breached another company's systems.

OpenClaw introduces huge risks to enterprises, but employee adoption might be inevitable -- whether CISOs sanction it or not. Here's how to enable safer deployments.

How do security teams distinguish between people and AI? It's getting harder, but behavioral biometrics might help discern human users from machine impersonators.

This is your guide to the breaking news, trending topics and more at Black Hat USA 2026, from Dark Reading, Cybersecurity Dive and TechTarget Cybersecurity.

Employee behavior has always presented one of the biggest enterprise cybersecurity challenges. Add AI into the equation, and education and governance become even more critical.

As AI-discovered software vulnerabilities accumulate at an unprecedented pace, security pros say they hope Gold Eagle creates some order from the chaos.

AI tools can drive continuous, accurate SBOM management that turns compliance documentation into real-time supply chain security. Here's what CISOs should know.

Being able to map cybersecurity controls to applicable standards and regulations can make compliance work less complicated – especially when automation and AI come into play.

IoT devices have significant business benefits but also open enterprises to escalating security risks. Discover why zero trust is the most practical way to secure IoT.

AI attacks and breaches hit differently than traditional attacks, and therefore require more than traditional controls. The best defense requires planning for cyber-resilience.

As employees become more accustomed to using AI, they might be getting a little too comfortable. Learn how strong AI governance helps manage this new human risk.

Now more than ever, defenders must look for suspicious behavior, not specific malware. Learn how to defend against two trending initial access methods.

Why are educational institutions easy targets for cybercriminals? Uncover the reality of edtech security, recent breaches and what schools must do.

Attackers have adapted their techniques to circumvent an organization's MFA controls. When they succeed, it's usually because MFA wasn't properly set up or managed.

AI tools streamline threat modeling by automating repetitive tasks and helping security teams prioritize risks more effectively. But human oversight is still critical.

The cybersecurity talent gap won't be solved by head count alone. CISOs need to fundamentally rethink how they recruit, how they retain talent and what skills they really need.

An AI model's autonomous execution of a complete ransomware operation marks a new era. Learn why experts say rapid detection and response, not revolutionary defenses, are key.

Malicious actors have long targeted and exploited browser vulnerabilities. The widespread adoption of AI increases the risk, forcing CISOs to reevaluate browser security options.

AI platforms are poised to accelerate vulnerability discovery and exploitation faster than humans can manage. It's time for CISOs to rethink their security strategies.

Transforming an organization to take on a zero-trust posture is no small affair. A phased, thoughtful approach can bolster security while supporting business outcomes.