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Securing the AI super-user: Why cyber security must lead SA's agentic future
Daniel Acton, Chief Technology Officer at Accelera Digital Group (ADG). As South African enterprises accelerate their adoption of AI agents, a critical shift is under way, combining opportunity with unprecedented risk. These agents are no longer…
MLSN #19: Honesty, Disempowerment, & Cybersecurity - LessWrong
TLDR: Training LLMs to honestly report on their actions can help detect misbehavior. OpenAI researchers trained GPT-5 to honestly confess when it had violated its safety policy, to promote honesty and facilitate more robust safety monitoring. The…
AI agent OpenClaw grips China with 'lobster fever' despite cybersecurity risks
BEIJING – Chinese entrepreneur Frank Gao used to spend long hours running his social media accounts but now outsources the chore to AI agent tool OpenClaw, which is taking the country by storm despite official warnings over cybersecurity.
Why a $99 Million Exit From This Cybersecurity Stock Down 40% Might Signal a Shift
On February 17, 2026, Greenvale Capital disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it sold out its entire position in Varonis Systems (VRNS +0.31%), an estimated $99.14 million trade based on previously disclosed position…
Bonus: Technical / Cybersecurity Q&A
Today an on-chain user lost nearly fifty million dollars swapping stablecoins for 324 units of the embattled Aave token. Aave's founder took to X to explain that the “CoW Swap routers functioned as intended, and the integration followed…
Bold Security and Onyx Security raise $40M each to tackle emerging AI cybersecurity risks
Two cybersecurity startups focused on securing the growing use of artificial intelligence launched today with new funding rounds as interest in protecting enterprise endpoints and autonomous AI agents continues to grow. Bold Security Ltd. and Onyx…
Wilkens: Why cybersecurity and cargo crime are no longer separate problems
Cargo crime and cybersecurity now intersect, with digital identity and compromised systems enabling coordinated physical thefts in trucking. Cargo theft now blends cyber, operational, and physical tactics, making siloed security strategies…
Norton 360 Hits One of Its Lowest Prices Ever - Here's the Deal
Norton 360 is currently running one of its larger promotional discounts, which tends to get attention whenever it happens. Security software isn't the kind of thing most people enjoy shopping for. It usually gets installed after buying a new…
Cyberattacks during the Iran war give us another reason to back CrowdStrike
The list of reasons to like CrowdStrike is growing, as the contentious world stage increasingly features attacks on digital systems. 'The ramp up in cyber terrorism is extraordinary according to CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz,' Jim Cramer said…
Lee vows supports for industrial sectors in AI adoption
President Lee Jae Myung said Friday the government will step up coordinated efforts to advance artificial intelligence (AI) transformation across industrial sectors in partnership with the private sector. Lee made the pledge in a post on social…
Sword Group adapts its strategy in a market transformed by Artificial Intelligence
As part of the financial meeting (SFAF) held today, Sword Group presented its vision and strategic directions in an environment shaped by the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence technologies and their transformative impact on business…
Pellera Technologies Awarded the Palo Alto Networks 2025 North America Small-Medium Business Partner of the Year
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 12, 2026 /CNW/ - Pellera Technologies, a leader in enterprise IT solutions, is pleased to announce it has received the Palo Alto Networks 2025 Business Partner of the Year for North America in the Small-Medium business…
New hiring models emerge to tackle SA tech talent gap
South African businesses are responding to the IT skills crunch with a combination of strategies. (Image created via ChatGPT). South African businesses are increasingly relying on innovative hiring strategies and bootcamp-as-a-benefit models to…
Iran-linked hackers take aim at U.S. and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war
The goal is to wear down the American war effort, drive up the costs of energy, strain cyber resources and cause as much pain as possible for American companies that depend on the defense industry. 'Something is going to happen because the gloves…
Iran-linked attack on US 'first drop of blood' as new threat grows
Security experts have issued a stark warning after an Iran-linked attack on a major US company this week, cautioning it may only be the beginning. The alert follows a cyberattack on Michigan-based medical technology giant Stryker that knocked…
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