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Mythos AI is a cybersecurity threat, but it doesn't rewrite the rules of the game
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) The cybersecurity community went on alert when Anthropic announced on April 7, 2026, that its latest and most…
Mythos has business worried. The rest are lulled into false cybersecurity
A few weeks ago in these pages I wrote that we had crossed the Rubicon on cyber risk: that the threshold between human-paced attack and machine-paced attack had been crossed by Anthropic's Mythos. That the model would not stay contained. That…
Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 33 Deals Announced in April 2026
Thirty-three cybersecurity-related merger and acquisition (M&A) deals were announced in April 2026. For a detailed view of the more than 420 acquisitions announced in 2025, check out SecurityWeek's annual M&A report. Here are some of the most…
Mythos AI is a cybersecurity threat, but it doesn't rewrite the rules of the game
The cybersecurity community went on alert when Anthropic announced on April 7, 2026, that its latest and most capable general-purpose large language model, Claude Mythos Preview, had demonstrated remarkable – and unintended –…
Alum builds global career in cybersecurity
After more than 25 years in security engineering, cybersecurity leader and University College of the Cariboo (now TRU) alum Travis Standen (CADD Dip '93; CTEC Dip '97) has sound advice for anyone thinking of following a similar path. “The…
Elron veterans launch $100m cybersecurity VC fund
Yaron Elad and Elik Etzion today launched AlphaDrive Ventures, a $100 million venture capital fund, which will focus on investments in cybersecurity and AI. The fund has been operating for several months, and in this time has made five initial…
Grab's Foodpanda Acquisition May Trigger Cybersecurity Review Over China's WeRide Links
The Fair Trade Commission's (FTC) ongoing review of Grab Holdings Ltd's US$600 million acquisition of Foodpanda Taiwan's operations, announced on March 23, has taken on fresh urgency as industry experts warn that the transaction could embed…
PM meeting with Prime Minister Pashinyan of Armenia: 4 May 2026
The Prime Minister met Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan this afternoon. The Prime Minister began by thanking Prime Minister Pashinyan for hosting the European Political Community summit. He commended the significant steps…
IBM security executive emerges as possible contender to lead CISA
Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW Tom Parker, a security services lead at IBM with some two decades of experience in the cybersecurity industry, has emerged as a potential contender to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency…
Cyber talent harder to find as AI reshapes threat landscape
SINGAPORE: Artificial intelligence is changing the game for cybersecurity professionals, speeding up cyberattacks even as defenders race to keep up, said industry players. Organisations are under pressure to respond faster while building up…
Unified identity layer key to securing agentic AI
Abbas Kudrati, regional chief identity and security officer, Silverfort. Two main factors are shaping identity security in the era of AI: legacy systems that were never properly secured, and the rise of agentic AI and non-human identities (NHIs).
Solid8 highlights innovative identity, actionability, AI intelligence solutions at ITWeb Security Summit 2026
Simone Santana, Managing Director, Solid8 Technologies. (Image: Solid8 Technologies) The ITWeb Security Summit 2026 scheduled to take place in Cape Town on 26 May and Johannesburg on 2 and 3 June, will see leading South African cyber security…
Parliament to discuss school bullying and AI-related risks
SINGAPORE: Members of Parliament will discuss stricter anti-bullying measures and emerging risks from artificial intelligence at the next sitting on Tuesday (May 5). A total of 23 questions have been raised by MPs on tougher disciplinary guidelines…
Limassol hosts conference on digital maritime future
The 7th Cyprus ICT Conference is set to take place on May 5 in Limassol, bringing together industry professionals to examine the impact of artificial intelligence on technology and maritime sectors. The conference, titled “Intelligent Skies…
Mastercard And Its Real Value (NYSE:MA)
Mastercard (MA) demonstrates robust fundamentals, consistent earnings growth, and a strong company rating of 87/100, outperforming the S&P 500 over the past decade. MA is transforming beyond payment processing, emphasizing high-margin value-added…
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