Ransomware attacks increase against IT and food sectors

Social engineering and zero-day vulnerability weaponization are getting faster and easier, two information sharing and analysis centers said in new reports.

By Eric Geller • Feb. 13, 2026

Autonomous attacks ushered cybercrime into AI era in 2025

Malwarebytes urged companies to adopt continuous monitoring and lock down identity systems as AI models get better at orchestrating intrusions.

By Eric Geller • Feb. 4, 2026

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Executives are working to improve the security posture of their businesses, a task that requires cross-function collaboration.

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AI tools break quickly, underscoring need for governance

Security firm Zscaler said it identified severe vulnerabilities in every enterprise tool it tested — sometimes on its first prompt.

By Eric Geller • Jan. 28, 2026

EU wants Google to share its data in compliance with legislation

The European Commission directed Google to grant third-party providers the same data access as Gemini to comply with the Digital Markets Act.

By Makenzie Holland • Jan. 27, 2026

Coca-Cola taps first-ever chief digital officer

The beverage maker picked Sedef Salingan Sahin to serve in the newly created CDO role citing a pressing need to accelerate tech adoption.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 14, 2026

Nationwide Financial taps tech veteran as CTO

Misty Kuamoo will be responsible for technology products supporting the insurer’s financial services businesses, the company announced Friday.

By Makenzie Holland • Jan. 12, 2026

How CIOs can brace for AI-fueled cyberthreats

Executives are carefully tracking the rise in AI use for cyberthreats, bolstering basic preparedness tactics and increasing cyber spend in response.  

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 7, 2026

NIST asks public for help securing AI agents

The agency is interested in case studies showing how best to protect agents from hackers.

By Eric Geller • Jan. 7, 2026

Cyber risks grow as manufacturers turn to AI and cloud systems

Manufacturing has been the most-attacked sector for four years straight, according to a recent IBM report. Experts weigh in on how to balance the costs of security infrastructure with the rapid pace of technological advancement.

By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 5, 2026

ServiceNow to buy Armis for $7.75B

The combination yields a major player in cyber-physical security and exposure management. 

By David Jones • Dec. 23, 2025

New York mandates AI model safety requirements

Despite President Donald Trump’s executive order challenging states' authority, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed AI safety legislation into law.

By Makenzie Holland • Dec. 22, 2025

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By CIO Dive's studioID • Dec. 22, 2025

CISOs view hybrid environments as best way to manage risk, compliance

Security leaders are also focused on the convergence of IT and operational technology as business continuity becomes a major concern.

By David Jones • Updated Dec. 15, 2025

Majority of global firms plan to boost cyber spending in 2026

A report by Marsh shows companies are also focused on third-party risk mitigation.

By David Jones • Dec. 10, 2025

Microsoft 365 to include more AI tools – at a higher price

Commercial pricing for Microsoft’s flagship subscriptions will rise 16% on average starting in July 2026 as the catalog of AI tools expands, the company said Thursday.

By Makenzie Holland • Dec. 5, 2025

AWS pitches enterprises on frontier agents built for scale, autonomy

IT teams stand to see the most benefit from AI that can continuously work in the background to put out fires, triage issues and monitor the tech stack.

By Makenzie Holland • Dec. 3, 2025

Microsoft tightens cloud login process to prevent common attack

Hackers have spent decades exploiting a ubiquitous type of vulnerability. Microsoft is trying to change that.

By Eric Geller • Nov. 26, 2025

Enterprises split on how AI will affect long-term tech debt

Most executives believe AI will help cut costs, but they’re also concerned about security flaws and integration complexity, an HFS Research report found.

By Makenzie Holland • Nov. 24, 2025

EU plans to pull back on digital regulations

The new policy package would streamline AI, data and cybersecurity rules for European businesses and defer EU AI Act enforcement by 16 months.

By Makenzie Holland • Nov. 19, 2025

CISO pay is on the rise, even as security budgets tighten

Companies are boosting benefits to retain their top security executives, a recent report found.

By Eric Geller • Nov. 18, 2025

Rethinking Cloud Infrastructure in the Post-VMware Era

For those still tied to VMware’s licensing model, the pressure to optimize resources and control costs has become a critical concern.

By Paul Miller, Chief Technology Officer, Wind River • Nov. 17, 2025

Shadow AI is widespread — and executives use it the most

Employees in fields like healthcare and finance trust AI more than they trust their colleagues, according to a new report.

By Eric Geller • Nov. 12, 2025

Windows Server Update Service exploitation ensnares at least 50 victims

Hackers could be gathering intelligence for future attacks, Sophos researchers said. Authorities warn users to apply patches and check for compromise.

By David Jones • Nov. 3, 2025

What California’s new AI law means for CIOs

Tech leaders will need to adapt multiple processes to ensure providers are meeting the new standards, according to analysts.

By Makenzie Holland • Sept. 30, 2025

AWS taps BCG executive for EU sovereign cloud unit

Stéphane Israël will serve as managing director for the division, which is set to launch by the end of the year.

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 29, 2025