Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) has released fresh security updates for BIND, the widely used open source DNS server software, resolving 14 vulnerabilities that could lead to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. Seven are high-severity flaws that could be exploited to cause an… Read More "ISC Patches 14 Vulnerabilities in BIND 9 Security Update"
BIND 9 Update Fixes 14 Flaws, Including an Unauthenticated Crash Over DNS-over-HTTPS
The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) has released BIND 9.20.29 and 9.21.26 to fix fourteen security flaws it disclosed on 16 September in BIND 9, its open-source DNS server software. One of them affects any BIND server that answers DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH).… Read More "BIND 9 Update Fixes 14 Flaws, Including an Unauthenticated Crash Over DNS-over-HTTPS"
Cisco patches max-severity ISE flaw, the second critical zero-day this week
Cisco released patches for an actively exploited authentication bypass vulnerability in its Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) platform, which is used for enterprise network access control and policy enforcement. This is the second zero-day flaw Cisco has been forced to… Read More "Cisco patches max-severity ISE flaw, the second critical zero-day this week"
Black Hat USA 2026: What the Hugging Face hack tells us about human responsibility
The incident involving OpenAI models shows that autonomous hacks make human oversight more important, not less 13 Aug 2026 • , 4 min. read Hugging Face disclosed that it had been attacked by AI; OpenAI came clean and declared that… Read More "Black Hat USA 2026: What the Hugging Face hack tells us about human responsibility"
White House Launches Pilot Program in Texas to Protect Water Infrastru
The White House has launched a new program to provide water systems with cybersecurity support and resources. Project Watershed 250 will be piloted in the State of Texas, governor Greg Abbott and White House national cyber director Sean Cairncross jointly… Read More "White House Launches Pilot Program in Texas to Protect Water Infrastru"
How to Perform a Third-Party Risk Assessment: A Step-by-Step Guide
A third-party risk assessment is a key part of a Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program. It’s a thorough process for evaluating potential risks that an outside vendor or external party could pose to your organization. Assessments sit in the TPRM… Read More "How to Perform a Third-Party Risk Assessment: A Step-by-Step Guide"
Comp AI Raises $34 Million for AI-Native Compliance and Security
AI-native compliance and security startup Comp AI today announced raising $34 million in a Series A funding round that brings the total raised by the company to over $36 million. Founded in January 2025, Florida-based Comp AI has built a… Read More "Comp AI Raises $34 Million for AI-Native Compliance and Security"
OpenAI Reveals Six Model Incidents Involving Hidden Failures and Unauthorized Uploads
Ravie LakshmananSep 17, 2026Artificial Intelligence / Vulnerability OpenAI on Wednesday disclosed six new instances of “unexpected or concerning model behavior” that took place over the past six months, while sharing a new framework for reporting, tracking, investigating, and disclosing model… Read More "OpenAI Reveals Six Model Incidents Involving Hidden Failures and Unauthorized Uploads"
Black Hat USA 2026: Will vulnerability discovery decline in the AI era?
And will today’s surge in AI-driven vulnerability discovery eventually make tomorrow’s software safer? 13 Aug 2026 • , 3 min. read The accelerated discovery of previously unknown software vulnerabilities has been making headlines for months. It’s an issue that has… Read More "Black Hat USA 2026: Will vulnerability discovery decline in the AI era?"
65% of Enterprises Have Seen AI Agents Act Out of Scope
AI agents have acted outside their intended scope at 65% of surveyed enterprises, with 29% reporting measurable organizational impact. The finding comes from Agents Without Guardrails, a research report from Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) compiled for Cequence Security and based… Read More "65% of Enterprises Have Seen AI Agents Act Out of Scope"