Google DeepMind has released three new Gemini models focused on efficiency, speed, and cybersecurity. The update includes 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber, while the long-expected 3.5 Pro model remains in testing.
Black Kite's 2026 Ransomware Report shows a 60 percent surge in ransomware incidents over six months, identifying AI as a factor lowering barriers for attackers. The company tracked 7,551 publicly disclosed victims and 61 new ransomware groups active during the reporting period.
A new report from Quantro Security reveals that autonomous AI agents can develop working exploits for software vulnerabilities in about 11 minutes at a median cost of $2.83.
A new global report from Unisys finds that while 90% of organizations have strong AI and cloud foundations, few are translating that confidence into measurable business performance. Nearly half reported cybersecurity breaches, and adoption of agentic AI remains limited despite wide recognition of its importance.
Alocity announced it has completed a Series A funding round to accelerate its AI platform that connects access control, AI video intelligence, and communications into one integrated operating experience.
ReliaQuest has joined OpenAI's Daybreak Cyber Partner Program to advance AI capabilities for enterprise cybersecurity. The collaboration will integrate OpenAI's models into ReliaQuest's GreyMatter platform for faster threat detection and response.
Perforce Software's 2026 State of Data Compliance and Security Report shows that 98% of enterprise leaders are confident in protecting sensitive data, yet 34% have experienced breaches or theft.
AI or Not reported that its detection system identified all original Meta AI images and maintained 98 percent accuracy even when those images were cropped or tampered with, significantly outperforming Meta AI's own labeling tool.
Hugging Face reported a cyberattack in which an autonomous AI agent exploited vulnerabilities in its data processing pipeline, gaining limited internal access before being contained. The company says no public models or user data were compromised.
1Password has partnered with Anthropic to launch 1Password for Claude, a system that lets Claude AI use credentials during browser tasks without exposing sensitive information. The integration, available first on Mac, uses biometric approval and direct credential injection to maintain security.
Bastazo and Nozomi Networks have announced a technology integration designed to help critical infrastructure operators automate the process from vulnerability detection to remediation.
Beacon Security has raised $13 million in seed funding led by Notable Capital, with participation from Holly Ventures, AlphaDrive Ventures, and others. The company plans to enhance its AI-based cybersecurity platform that enables human and autonomous agents to detect and defend against threats.
Crisis24 has launched a new cybersecurity service called Digital Executive Protection, offering continuous cyber and privacy protection for senior executives’ personal digital environments including devices, home networks, and family members.
Deloitte introduced a new platform that uses Anthropic's Claude models to remediate software vulnerabilities across custom, commercial, and open-source software, enabling faster and more coordinated patching.
The White House has introduced the Gold Eagle initiative, a coordinated system built with government agencies and industry partners to accelerate the detection and remediation of cybersecurity vulnerabilities across U.S. critical infrastructure.
Security startup Oak has raised $60 million in seed funding to develop an AI native identity platform that manages humans, machines, and AI agents across enterprises. The round was co-led by Accel, Greylock Partners, and CRV, with participation from Hetz Ventures and AlphaDrive Ventures.
CleanStart has launched Clean Libraries, a tool that allows developers and AI coding assistants to use verified open source components by default while identifying risky dependencies and offering secure alternatives.
IANS has announced the launch of the IANS Model Context Protocol Server, providing practitioner-validated cybersecurity intelligence directly within AI tools like Claude, with expansion to other platforms planned later in 2026.
Sandler Partners announced a partnership with Liminal to provide its network of technology experts and enterprise clients access to Liminal's secure AI governance platform, enabling controlled use of generative AI tools across major models.
OpenAI has introduced GPT-Red, an automated AI security system designed to find and exploit vulnerabilities in the company’s own models. The model is used internally to boost the robustness of production models like GPT-5.6 against prompt injection attacks.
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