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10/07/2026

It’s Week 2 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month! 🔐

Strong, unique passphrases, a trusted password manager and multi-factor authentication (MFA) can go a long way in keeping your accounts and information secure. A few simple steps can make a big difference.

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10/02/2026

It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

The theme for week 1 is: Recognize Cyber Threats.

Take a moment before you click, reply or share information—recognizing the red flags is your first line of defense.

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09/30/2026

OpenAI halts training of latest models as reports mount of AI agents going rogue

Decision follows disclosures that OpenAI agents searching government websites had acted in unexpected ways. Learn more: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/27/openai-halts-training-of-latest-models-as-reports-mount-of-ai-agents-going-rogue

Decision follows disclosures that OpenAI agents searching government websites had acted in unexpected ways

09/23/2026

Attackers Use Passkey Phishing to Hijack Microsoft Cloud Accounts and Exfiltrate Data

Microsoft details a million-email CEO fraud campaign and passkey-themed attacks that compromised cloud accounts and enabled data exfiltration. Learn more:

Microsoft details a million-email CEO fraud campaign and passkey-themed attacks that compromised cloud accounts and enabled data exfiltration.

09/19/2026

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month—a reminder that protecting our digital world starts with awareness, education, and everyday action.

Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing cybersecurity insights, tips, and resources to help professionals stay informed and strengthen their security knowledge.

Stay tuned as we get ready for ! 🛡️ Learn more:

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09/16/2026

Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons

The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity. Learn more:

The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.

09/06/2026

Hackers steal data from millions of UK airport customers

About 8.7 million customers had their data accessed and a ransom was demanded. Learn more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7v4353rry7o

About 8.7 million customers had their data accessed and a ransom was demanded.

09/03/2026

'Security by antiquity': Why older tech is sometimes safer from hackers

The fear of hacking has made some people turn to other forms of technology ignored by new generations of cyber criminals. Learn more: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260821-why-older-tech-is-sometimes-safer-from-hackers

The fear of hacking has made some people turn to other forms of technology ignored by new generations of cyber criminals.

08/31/2026

Google, Microsoft and OpenAI among 100 firms calling for better cyber defences

The letter warns cyber-attacks which use AI will become more sophisticated in a matter of months. Learn more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyz11475l1o

The letter warns cyber-attacks which use AI will become more sophisticated in a matter of months.

08/21/2026

OpenAI Didn’t Notice Its AI Agents Using a Message Board to Plan Their Hacking Spree

At the Black Hat security conference, the AI giant revealed new details about how its agents went rogue, hacked several other companies—and did it all right under the company’s nose. Learn more: https://www.wired.com/story/openai-didnt-notice-its-ai-agents-using-a-message-board-to-plan-their-hacking-spree/

At the Black Hat security conference, the AI giant revealed new details about how its agents went rogue, hacked several other companies—and did it all right under the company’s nose.