The top social engineering attacks involve manipulating human psychology to gain access to sensitive information or systems. The most prevalent methods include various forms of phishing, pretexting, and baiting, which are often used as initial entry points for more complex attacks like business email compromise (BEC) and ransomware deployment. How ...
A new report from The Identity Underground reveals a stark disconnect, with 54% of executives naming AI-enhanced identity threats as their top concern for 2026, yet only 3% feel "very prepared" to defend against such attacks, according to Channel Insider.
Madhu Gottumukkala, acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said the department remains capable of protecting government networks and critical infrastructure despite workforce reductions, reports Cybersecurity Dive.
CyberScoop reports that the National Institute of Standards and Technology's staffing and budget reductions are shaping how the agency organizes its work as it continues to support federal cybersecurity, encryption standards, and national security efforts.
Key emerging risks include cybersecurity (41%) and Generative AI (Gen AI) (35%), both of which present challenges in skill development and retention. The growing reliance on external providers reflects these gaps. In two years, strategic risk has fallen 10% as technological advancements have shifted auditors’ attention away from strategy. So what a...
Madhu Gottumukkala, acting head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, encountered objections last week after pursuing the removal of CIO Robert Costello, TechRepublic reports.
