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Opinion and analysis on the latest developments in artificial intelligence as they relate to cybersecurity and how stay protected.

Nation-State Threat Actors Incorporate AI to Streamline Attacks

Researchers at Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) warn that nation-state threat actors have adopted Gemini and other AI tools as essential components of their operations. The ...

Google Reports On Adversarial Use of AI in Late 2025

Google Threat Intelligence Group recently released its latest report, “GTIG AI Threat Tracker: Distillation, Experimentation, and (Continued) Integration of AI for Adversarial Us,” on how ...

Introducing the AIDA Orchestration Agent: Always-On Human Risk Management Has Arrived

Social engineering remains the most reliable way into an organization—and attackers are getting better at it every day.

Humans Will Give AI Anything If You Make It Sound Cool Enough

There's a beautiful moment happening right now, and by "beautiful" I mean "horrifying in that can't-look-away-from-the-car-crash sense”.

AI-Assisted Social Engineering Attacks Continue to Rise

Social engineering remained the top initial access vector for cyberattacks in 2025, with increasing assistance from AI tools, according to a report from ThreatDown. The researchers warn ...

Report: AI-Driven Fraud Surged by 1200% in December 2025

AI-driven fraud attacks spiked by more than 1200% in December 2025, according to a new report by Pindrop Security. Threat actors are using AI to assist in every stage of the attack, from ...

Your Password Needs To Be 25 Characters or Longer Due to AI and Quantum Attacks

Prior to my further research into AI and quantum for my latest book, How AI and Quantum Impact Cyber Threats and Defenses, I had pretty solid password policy recommendations:

Welcome to the Blur: Designing Security That Works With, Not Against, AI Adoption

There's a moment in every security professional's career when they realise the game has fundamentally changed. Mine came last Tuesday at 3:47 PM, watching my colleague Erich argue with an ...

New Book! How AI and Quantum Impact Cyber Threats and Defenses

I am excited to announce my latest book, How AI and Quantum Impact Cyber Threats and Defenses: Shaping Your Cyber Defense Strategies.

Love in the Age of AI - Why 2026 Romance Scams are Almost Impossible to Spot

Valentine’s Day is usually a time for flowers and candlelight, but in recent years the digital dating landscape has shifted from a place of hope to a high-tech minefield. While ...