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Accountability Under Pressure

Cyber Resilience Act: Is the 24-Hour Reporting Deadline Too Much for Businesses?

29. September, 2026 - 05:12

Since September 11, companies have been subject to the 24-hour reporting requirement for IT security vulnerabilities and cyber incidents. While the deadline has been known for some time, there is still heated debate over how practical such a short reporting window really is.

Penetration Testing as a Cover

Hacker Used AI Models to Attack 100 Companies

28. September, 2026 - 10:51

A Chinese-speaking hacker used AI models from Anthropic, DeepSeek, and Moonshot to steal more than 600,000 credit card records within five days.

AI-Powered Extortion

Vibe Hacking: Hacker Uses Claude Code to Extort Companies

27. September, 2026 - 06:06

Anthropic uncovered a case in 2025 in which a hacker used Claude Code to automate almost the entire operation of an extortion campaign.

AI Agent Bypassed Access Controls

OpenAI Agent Hacks Australian Government Portal

25. September, 2026 - 07:10

An autonomous AI agent developed by US-based OpenAI hacked a government portal in Australia.

Seven-Day Deadline

ShinyHunters Claims to Have Hacked FBI Systems

24. September, 2026 - 06:54

The ShinyHunters hacking group claims to have breached FBI systems and stolen sensitive data belonging to agents and job applicants.

Complete Takeover Packages

SIM Swaps Sell for as Little as $300 USD on the Dark Web

22. September, 2026 - 05:22

According to an analysis by NordStellar, SIM-swapping services are available on the dark web for as little as $300 USD, often bundled with stolen identity data.

Compliance Under Pressure

How NIS2 and the EU AI Act Are Pushing Corporate Compliance to Its Limits

21. September, 2026 - 05:05

NIS2, the EU AI Act, data protection rules and other digital regulations: Companies are not short on rules. What is often missing is the structure needed to manage them effectively.