A week in security (October 12 – October 18)
A list of topics we covered in the week of October 12 to October 18 of 2026
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Federal agencies recommend cyber controls, independent testing for frontier AI systems
While voluntary, the document marks the federal government’s most detailed cybersecurity guidance for securing sandbox environments during AI model tests. The p
Cybersecurity incident at BAE Systems disrupts US bankruptcy court system
The outage has stopped official bankruptcy notices nationwide since Oct. 9, with no cause or restoration date announced. The post Cybersecurity incident at BAE
Fighting Cybercrime in Sri Lanka: A Resilience-Driven Approach To Cybersecurity
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine Sausalito, Calif. – Oct. 16, 2026 – Read the Full Story in The Morning Global cybercrime expe
OpenAI sued over children safety and data use
Eight US states and a mother of two accuse the ChatGPT maker of putting children’s safety and privacy at risk.
Proofpoint to buy Varonis for $6.3 billion
The deal pairs the email security giant's massive threat intelligence with Varonis' visibility into corporate data, as both companies race to secure the AI agen
Update Chrome: Google fixes 37 security flaws, including seven critical bugs
Some flaws could let attackers run malicious code on your device through a crafted webpage.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026: Stay Safe Online When Using AI Tools
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine Sausalito, Calif. – Oct. 15, 2026 – Listen to the Podcast Episode It’s Cybersecurity Aw
Authorities charge alleged OLVX cybercrime marketplace operator in North Macedonia
Officials disrupted the cybercrime marketplace in April and arrested the alleged 20-year-old operator at that time. Illicit sales reportedly exceeded $500,000 s
Senators press Trump admin to rally federal government around AI safety, security
The letter argues federal agencies should more rigorously test AI models for security threats and sandbox evasion, set new safety standards and lean into defens
Advantage 26: Join Cybersecurity Leaders From Anthropic, Palantir, OpenAI, Anduril, AWS. Oct. 21, 2026. Reston, Virginia
Sausalito, Calif. – Oct. 14, 2026 – Hosted by Everfox. REGISTER NOW Join senior government, defense, and industry leaders for a day exploring how trusted m
GDC Festival of Gaming 2027 Discount Code: CYBERCRIME. Register Now. Mar. 1-5, San Francisco
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine Sausalito, Calif. – Oct. 13, 2026 – Grab Your Pass for GDC Festival of Gaming Cybercrime Maga
Hackers heat up supermarket fridges, spoiling food across France
A cyberattack on supermarket temperature-control systems in France left spoiled food, empty shelves, and reports of fires.
IonQ to buy zero-trust security firm Elisity in deal valued at up to $1.3 billion
The acquisition pairs Elisity's zero-trust access controls with IonQ's post-quantum cryptography business as federal agencies and major companies accelerate tim
Cybersecurity FAQ: How Do CFOs Collaborate With CISOs?
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine Sausalito, Calif. – Oct. 12, 2026 – Read the full story in TradeFlock The toll of cyberc
How “123456” became the key to almost 9 million personal records
A series of security failures, including a very weak password, exposed almost 9 million people’s personal information.
A week in security (October 5 – October 11)
A list of topics we covered in the week of October 5 to October 11 of 2026
Advantage 26: The Trusted Mission Data Summit. Oct. 21, 2026. Reston, Virginia
Sausalito, Calif. – Oct. 9, 2026 – Hosted by Everfox. REGISTER NOW Join senior government, defense, and industry leaders for a day exploring how trusted mi
ASOS breach update: Hackers stole customer details and shopping searches
Stolen ASOS data includes shopping searches as well as personal details, so customers should watch out for convincing phishing messages.
Anthropic rolls out program for ‘long-term commitment’ to secure critical infrastructure, open source software
The critical infrastructure defense program will seek to pair Claude models, Anthropic engineers and threat research with the expertise of cybersecurity compani
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