A Veracode study of over 100 large language models (LLMs) across 80 coding tasks found only about 55% of AI‑generated code passed security scans — even though over 90% now compile without error. Java was especially problematic, with a vulnerability rate above 45%, while developers also encountered frequent issues like …
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Indian security leaders are struggling to modernize cybersecurity operations amid rapid AI adoption, an expanding attack surface, and a shortage of skilled professionals — leaving critical blind spots in threat detection. Meanwhile, compliance demands are stacking up too: the new 2025 Data Protection Rules require breach notifications within six hours and …
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Microsoft and CrowdStrike have launched a joint initiative to harmonize the naming of cyber threat groups, aiming to reduce confusion caused by differing labels across security vendors. By publishing a mapping of over 80 threat actor aliases, such as aligning Microsoft's "Canary Typhoon" with CrowdStrike's "Circuit Panda," they seek to …
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Despite rising compensation and expanded responsibilities, CISOs face challenges due to tight security budgets. A survey by IANS Research indicates that CISOs at large U.S. companies earn an average of $532,000, reflecting their growing role in assessing business risk and digital strategy. However, budget approvals are more likely …
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In February, I saw a call for proposals to submit a story — of up to 5 pages — for comic anthology being produced by Green Archer Comics, a small outfit whose founders have some cybersecurity roots. I asked if they were still interested in submissions. (They were.) So I asked my …
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