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Nearly every enterprise is investing in AI, but only 5% say their data is ready

Nearly halfway into 2026, enterprises are beginning to see tangible returns on their AI investments. Yet many are discovering that scaling requires something far less glamorous than flashy frontier models and state-of-the-art benchmarking: Clean, interoperable, governed data. According to a new AI Momentum Survey from Dun & Bradstreet, 97% of organizations report active AI initiatives, […] more…

Jobs lost to AI could reappear elsewhere — and solidify AI-focused roles

There are conflicting signals about whether AI is creating or destroying jobs, though many companies have blamed the technology for recent cuts. Analysts and industry experts say the reality is more nuanced: jobs being lost now to AI will likely reappear elsewhere, especially for those with hands-on AI experience. In other words, while AI may […] more…

Foxconn Confirms North American Factories Hit by Cyberattack

The Nitrogen ransomware group claims to have hacked the company’s systems, stealing 8TB of data, including confidential documents. The post Foxconn Confirms North American Factories Hit by Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks Find Many Vulnerabilities by Using AI on Their Own Code

Microsoft’s MDASH discovered 16 of the Patch Tuesday vulnerabilities, and Palo Alto used Mythos to find dozens of flaws. The post Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks Find Many Vulnerabilities by Using AI on Their Own Code appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Cyberattack: First they come for Foxconn, then they come for you

Apple’s key manufacturing partner Foxconn has confirmed its US factories suffered a ransomware attack in recent days after the gang responsible claimed to have stolen 8TB of data from the company — including confidential Apple information. This isn’t the first attack to hit Foxconn, and such is the scale and value of the company that it is unlikely […] more…

Sweet Security Launches Agentic AI Red Teaming to Counter ‘Mythos Moment’

New “Sweet Attack” platform uses runtime intelligence and continuous agentic red teaming to identify exploitable attack chains human teams may miss. The post Sweet Security Launches Agentic AI Red Teaming to Counter ‘Mythos Moment’ appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Webinar Today: ROI for Cyber-Physical Security Programs

This webinar will help OT security teams and asset owners stop being cost centers and start being resilience drivers. The post Webinar Today: ROI for Cyber-Physical Security Programs appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Microsoft’s new AI system finds 16 Windows flaws, including four critical RCEs

Microsoft has unveiled a new AI-driven vulnerability discovery system that identified 16 previously unknown Windows vulnerabilities, including four critical remote code execution flaws, in what security analysts say could mark a major shift in how software vulnerabilities are discovered and remediated. The system, codenamed MDASH, was developed by Microsoft’s Autonomous Code Security team alongside the […] more…

Government to Scrutinize Instructure Over Canvas Disruption, Data Breach

The Committee on Homeland Security has requested to be briefed on the incident and Instructure’s remediation steps. The post Government to Scrutinize Instructure Over Canvas Disruption, Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

716,000 Impacted by OpenLoop Health Data Breach

The telehealth platform was hacked in January, and users’ personal information was exfiltrated from its systems. The post 716,000 Impacted by OpenLoop Health Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

8 critical questions about the Googlebook, Android, and ChromeOS

Well, hell’s bells: It’s finally happening. After years of misguided rumors and off-base expectations — over a decade’s worth, even! — Google is actually now on the brink of combining Android and ChromeOS into a single superpowered platform for laptops and mobile devices alike. The company officially announced the advent of an entirely new type […] more…

Microsoft Patches Critical Zero-Click Outlook Vulnerability Threatening Enterprises

CVE-2026-40361 is similar to a vulnerability found a decade ago, BadWinmail, which at the time was dubbed an “enterprise killer”. The post Microsoft Patches Critical Zero-Click Outlook Vulnerability Threatening Enterprises appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Fortinet, Ivanti Patch Critical Vulnerabilities

Successful exploitation of these flaws could lead to arbitrary code execution and information disclosure. The post Fortinet, Ivanti Patch Critical Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Chipmaker Patch Tuesday: Intel and AMD Patch 70 Vulnerabilities

The two chip giants have published over two dozen advisories describing recently identified security defects. The post Chipmaker Patch Tuesday: Intel and AMD Patch 70 Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Quantum breakthrough could revolutionize teleportation and computing

Scientists in Japan have developed a new way to instantly detect elusive quantum “W states,” a major milestone for quantum technology. The breakthrough could help unlock faster quantum communication, teleportation, and powerful new computing systems. more…

New quantum algorithm solves “impossible” materials problem in seconds

A new quantum-inspired algorithm has cracked a problem so massive that conventional supercomputers struggle to even approach it. Researchers used the method to simulate extraordinarily complex quantum materials known as quasicrystals, opening the door to powerful new quantum devices and ultra-efficient electronics. The work could help scientists design advanced topological qubits and materials for future […] more…

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