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Cyber security jobs are booming - so why aren't graduates being hired?
Many entry-level candidates are not yet equipped for the realities of live security environments. (Image source: 123RF) South Africa's cyber security sector is facing a growing paradox: demand for cyber security professionals continues to rise, yet…
Colorado cybersecurity office announces mass layoffs following scathing audits
The Colorado office responsible for overseeing the state's cybersecurity and digital infrastructure announced sweeping layoffs and a major restructuring effort this week following years of blistering state audits that exposed serious security…
The AI arms race in cybersecurity has started. Most companies aren't ready
In 2019, sophisticated hackers spent weeks targeting Coinbase employees with emails from compromised Cambridge University accounts. The attackers patiently built trust before deploying a pair of chained zero-day exploits—a term that…
Global Economy on Cusp of AI-Fueled Cybersecurity Spending Cycle, Canada's Carney Says
Those cybersecurity-related expenditures pose a structural inflationary pressure that economies must grapple with, alongside infrastructure spending related to data centers and the retreat from globalization, the Canadian leader and former central…
Mythos was the critical trigger for IBM's open-source cybersecurity push, Krishna says
IBM and Red Hat are investing $5 billion into a new cybersecurity push to address vulnerabilities in open-source software. CEO Arvind Krishna said the launch of Anthropic's Mythos was the 'critical triggering factor.' RBC Capital said in a note…
Microsoft Threatens Researcher Over Bug Reports, Triggers Cybersecurity Uproar
The cybersecurity community is blasting Microsoft for threatening legal action against a disgruntled researcher who's been exposing Windows vulnerabilities outside the company's normal disclosure process. The controversy deals with a researcher…
Girls Who Code CEO: 70% of teen girls want to work in cybersecurity. We're losing them before they start
Thousands of college students had their final exams rescheduled and their grades delayed when the Canvas platform was hacked earlier this month. The group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for breaching Instructure, the company behind the…
Orbital Data Centers Must Tackle Chip Lifespan, Launch Availability, and Cybersecurity Challenges
AMSTERDAM — One of the big topics, especially in light of the SpaceX initial IPO documents, is the future of orbital data centers and the possibilities of moving compute to space. Experts at SmallSat Europe tried to decipher between the hype…
Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI Model Nearing Release After Raising Cybersecurity Alarms
Anthropic said Thursday that it expects to expand access to its Claude Mythos AI models “in the coming weeks,” signaling the company may soon move beyond the tightly restricted rollout surrounding the cybersecurity-focused system.
Labour reports alleged Farage hack to security officials after Reform leader fails to
Labour has reported the alleged hacking of Nigel Farage's phone to police and government cybersecurity officials after the Reform UK leader failed to do so himself. The Labour chair, Anna Turley, has asked the Metropolitan police and the National…
Cork unit helping to public safe and secure from cyber crime
Headquartered in Dublin, the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau (GNCCB) also has regional offices in Cork city, Galway, Mullingar and Wexford. In Cork, the garda cyber unit team of seven is led by detective sergeant Michael Lynch and is based at…
BDO addresses why security is no longer an IT issue, but a leadership test at ITWeb Security Summit 2026
BDO South Africa will participate at the ITWeb Security Summit 2026. (Image source: 123RF) In a world marked by AI-driven threats, geopolitical fragmentation, fragile supply chains, an expanding technology divide and a 4.7 million-person cyber…
OpenAI gives Japan banks access to latest model, Japan's finance minister says
OpenAI has given some Japanese financial institutions access to its GPT-5.5 model to help prevent cyberattacks, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday after a meeting with the U.S. company's chief strategy officer. SCROLL TO…
EU to talk with Anthropic over access to Mythos AI Model
The European Commission is lobbying to secure Mythos Preview access for EU firms US officials recently blocked wider distribution citing security risks Mythos Preview can surface decades‑old vulnerabilities and generate exploits at speed The…
The Future of Artificial Intelligence in 2026: Breakthrough Trends, Real-World Use Cases, and What to Expect Next
Artificial Intelligence in 2026 won't look like the AI hype-cycle many people remember from earlier years. Instead of just smarter chatbots, the next phase is about reliable intelligence, deployment at scale, and AI that works inside real…
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