Security Magazine

123,000 Impacted by American Lending Center’s Year-Old Breach

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

The American Lending Center notified consumers of a data breach nearly a year after it occured.

Reframing MFA Bypass: Four Identity Gaps Attackers Exploit

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The misnomer of ‘MFA Bypass’ keeps MFA at the center of a problem it cannot solve alone.

MENA Region Runs First-of-its-Kind Cybercrime Operation, 201 Arrested

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:23:56 -0400

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, also referred to as Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA), managed a first-of-its-kind cybercrime operation between October 2025 and February 2026.

Security Isn’t a Commodity. Neither Is Off-Duty Law Enforcement

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

During periods of economic pressure, leadership teams inevitably begin asking the same question: “Where can we cut security spend without increasing risk?”

Product Spotlight on Risk Assessment Monitoring

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Security magazine highlights a few risk monitoring solutions for 2026.

Did Iran Hack Tank Readers at US Gas Stations? Security Leaders Discuss

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Security leaders share their thoughts on the attack, Iran’s potential involvement and the broader implications.

Why Most Workplace Violence Prevention Starts Too Late

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

If your people are running, hiding, or fighting, the prevention window has already closed.

2025 Saw a Surge in Wireless Vulnerabilities

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Wireless vulnerabilities rose in 2025.

Funding Has Limited Security Readiness

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Limited security funding opens organizations to threat actors.

AI Makes Phishing Scams Harder to Identify in the Workplace

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Phishing grows harder to identify in the age of AI.

Foxconn Confirms Cyberattack, Security Experts Discuss

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Foxconn confirmed a cyberattack has disrupted some of its North American facilities

Expert Insights on the West Pharmaceutical Ransomware Attack

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

West Pharmaceutical Services experienced a ransomware incident.

The Bench You'll Need in Three Years Depends on Decisions You Make Now

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Today’s hiring shortcut is tomorrow’s talent shortage.

What Security Leaders Say About the First AI-Developed Zero-Day Exploit

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Security leaders discuss the first AI-created zero-day exploit.

Cybersecurity Is No Longer a Gatekeeper, But the Engine of Delivery Across Digital Economy

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Cybersecurity is no longer a function that can be delegated and reviewed after the fact.

Why Security Leaders Need to Move Beyond the Mental Illness Narrative

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

For mental health awareness month, Brian LeBlanc highlights why security is pivotal to preventing a crisis in the workplace.

Top 2026 Security Conferences

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:46:26 -0400

Security magazine offers a roundup of security conferences taking place in 2026.

Digital Trust and Identity at ISC West

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

ISC West keynote highlights how gaps across physical access points, digital systems and human processes undermine trust and organizational resilience.

AI Will Tell Your Breach Story for the Next Two Years — Day One Decides What It Says

Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The companies that win the AI-era reputation fight will be the ones whose CISOs and CCOs share a line item, a runbook, and a dashboard.

10 Data Breaches to Know About (April 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 08:46:58 -0400

A roundup of recent data breach stories.

Partners in Protection: How to Utilize a Canine Security Force

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Organizations of all sizes are looking for innovative ways, including canine teams, to advance their security programs.

Research: Microsoft Edge Loads Stored Passwords in Cleartext

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:30:00 -0400

A researcher found that Microsoft Edge will load saved passwords into memory in plaintext, even when they are not being used.

Will This World Password Day Be the Last?

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:30:00 -0400

Passwords have long been an integral part of online security. But this year, some cybersecurity experts are pushing for this to change.

Synthetic Identities Are Redefining Trust in Biometric Systems

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Standards for identity verification must evolve to address how inputs are introduced, processed and validated before matching occurs.

Security Experts Discuss Proposed Government Patching Deadlines

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:09:00 -0400

U.S. cyber officials are considering shortening the deadline for fixing critical vulnerabilities in government IT, and security experts are sharing their thoughts.

Cybersecurity Professionals Need to Think Like Business Leaders

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

When CISOs, CIOs, and other cyber leaders approach the board, they often run into a familiar problem: the C-suite doesn’t speak their language.

5 Skills That Will Serve You in Your Security Career

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

An experienced security consultant shares what she has learned as a corporate security executive and as the CEO of a consulting group.

35,000 Users Targeted in Phishing Campaign in Just Two Days

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Between the dates of Apr. 14 and Apr. 16, a sophisticated phishing campaign was observed.

Exclusive: What the Celebrity Stalkerware Breach Means for Executive Protection

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Security magazine spoke with Cybersecurity Researcher Jeremiah Fowler about the risks of stalkerware in executive protection.

The Art of Security: It Is Time to Rethink the CISO’s Role

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The CISO’s role, and the cultural and strategic mindset that influences it, must change.