Google, the technology giant owned by Alphabet, has introduced a new cybersecurity solution called Fraud Defense, a service designed to eventually replace the widely used reCAPTCHA system. The newly launched platform is integrated with Google Threat Intelligence and is intended to close major security gaps by protecting cloud platforms and online services from automated software attacks and malicious bot activity. The primary objective of Google Cloud Fraud Defense is to strengthen protection against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, especially those driven by advanced bots, automated scripts, and AI-powered agents. According to Google, the service focuses on detecting and mitigating risks linked to Automated and Targeted Account Takeover (ATO) attacks, a growing cybersecurity concern in which attackers gain unauthorized access to cloud user accounts through stolen credentials, phishing campaigns, or credential-stuffing techniques. Unlike traditional security verification systems, the new Fraud Defense platform is designed to offer a more intelligent and seamless approach to online protection. It can identify suspicious behavior patterns in real time and stop malicious activity before it causes damage. Google says the technology will be capable of protecting users and businesses against attacks originating from legacy browsers, mobile applications, and even Internet of Things (IoT) devices, all of which are increasingly becoming targets for cybercriminals. Another major focus of the platform is defense against emerging “agentic AI” attacks. These attacks involve AI-driven software agents capable of imitating human behavior online, making them more difficult to detect through conventional verification methods. By using Google’s extensive threat intelligence network and machine learning capabilities, Fraud Defense is expected to provide a more adaptive and proactive layer of security than existing CAPTCHA-based systems. For many internet users, the possible replacement of reCAPTCHA comes as welcome news. Over the years, reCAPTCHA has become a common but often frustrating part of online browsing and account
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Channel Insider sought nominations from IT vendors, solution providers, and partners to highlight impactful collaborations. Check out our top choices here. Video: Deepfake Defense May Become a Core MSP Service Delta Bear CEO Daniel Elliott joins Channel Insider: Partner POV to discuss deepfake attacks, AI impersonation risks, cyber insurance gaps, and MSP opportunities. Video: SotaTek US CEO on AI Infrastructure Mistakes MSPs Must Fix Katie Bavoso sits down with MK Tong, CEO of SotaTek USA, to break down why infrastructureânot AI modelsâis the real bottleneck for enterprise success Video: Harbor IT on NENS Acquisition and Why the Generalist MSP Model Is Dying Leaders from Harbor IT explain why the traditional generalist MSP model is fading and how specialization, cybersecurity expertise, and vertical industry focus are shaping the future of managed services. Channel Insider sought nominations from IT vendors, solution providers, and partners to highlight impactful collaborations. Check out our top choices here. Video: Deepfake Defense May Become a Core MSP Service Delta Bear CEO Daniel Elliott joins Channel Insider: Partner POV to discuss deepfake attacks, AI impersonation risks, cyber insurance gaps, and MSP opportunities. Video: SotaTek US CEO on AI Infrastructure Mistakes MSPs Must Fix Katie Bavoso sits down with MK Tong, CEO of SotaTek USA, to break down why infrastructureânot AI modelsâis the real bottleneck for enterprise success Video: Harbor IT on NENS Acquisition and Why the Generalist MSP Model Is Dying Leaders from Harbor IT explain why the traditional generalist MSP model is fading and how specialization, cybersecurity expertise, and vertical industry focus are shaping the future of managed services. Channel Insider content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More Cybersecurity is fundamentally different today from many other industries being disrupted by AI. Defenders are
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Graduate Spotlight: Desaray Reyes
May 18, 2026
Desaray Reyes is graduating from St. Philip’s College with an Associate of Applied Science in Biomedical Equipment Technology. Raised on the Westside of San Antonio, Desaray credits her family’s unwavering support for shaping her resilience, determination, and compassion. During her time at SPC, she completed a practicum at CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital, gaining valuable hands-on experience and building lasting professional relationships. She also began an internship in Biomedical at Northeast Baptist Hospital.
Throughout her academic journey, Desaray overcame personal and academic challenges, found confidence in her abilities, and discovered a passion for imaging technology. After graduation, she plans to continue advancing in biomedical engineering, pursue a bachelor’s degree, and work toward becoming an Imaging Engineering Technician while continuing to serve others through healthcare technology.
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Product showcase: McAfee + ChatGPT integration turns doubt into a scam check McAfee + ChatGPT integration brings real-time scam detection in conversations and gives users an easier way to verify suspicious content before clicking or responding. It is available to anyone, without requiring a McAfee or ChatGPT subscription. It combines conversational AI with McAfee’s cybersecurity intelligence to help users evaluate potentially dangerous content such as messages, emails, links, screenshots, and social media posts for signs of scams or phishing. How McAfee + ChatGPT helps identify phishing attempts The integration allows users to paste suspicious URLs into ChatGPT to receive a reputation analysis powered by McAfee’s threat intelligence technology. It can also assess text-based content for indicators such as impersonation attempts, urgency tactics, and deceptive language patterns. Users can upload screenshots of messages or websites for visual review, with the system providing explanations of why specific content may be considered risky and offering guidance on next steps to reduce exposure, account compromise, or financial loss. After enabling the integration, I tested it using a recently received message from the Ministry of the Interior related to a speeding violation. I copied the message into ChatGPT, which analyzed it and identified several phishing indicators. The message showed multiple indicators consistent with a phishing attempt impersonating the Croatian Ministry of the Interior. A non-governmental domain was used, along with pressure tactics such as strict deadlines, threats of vehicle registration suspension, and a request to reply with “1” to access alleged evidence documents. Conclusion The McAfee + ChatGPT integration helped identify phishing indicators, explain why the message looked suspicious, and clarify the risks behind the request. The experience showed how easily a potentially deceptive message can be reviewed in ChatGPT and understood in context before taking action.
May 18, 2026 · via helpnetsecurity.com
Former CISA nominee Sean Plankey named US CEO of defense startup Sean Plankey, most recently the nominee for director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, is joining defense technology company UFORCE as its U.S. chief executive officer. The London-based company created out of nine Ukrainian-based firms announced Plankey’s move Monday less than a month after he withdrew his nomination amid difficulties overcoming objections from senators who had placed a hold on it. Plankey’s a cyber veteran of the first Trump administration but also had been serving as senior adviser on the Coast Guard at the Homeland Security Department, retiring from the Coast Guard this year. UFORCE makes combat drones for air, land and sea and plans to have its first U.S.-made unmanned surface vessels hitting the water by this summer. The startup reportedly brought its valuation to $1 billion earlier this year. “The United States and its allies are looking for defense technology partners that can move quickly, innovate continuously and deliver systems already proven across theaters of combat,” Plankey said in a statement. “UFORCE is uniquely positioned to meet that demand and we will do that by manufacturing these capabilities in America.” Said Oleg Rogynskyy, co-founder and CEO of UFORCE: “Sean’s decision to join UFORCE reflects the strength of our platform and the growing recognition that the future of autonomous defense will be shaped by companies able to combine real combat validation with scalable Western deployment,” CISA has gone without a permanent director for the entirety of the second Trump administration, and the president has yet to put forward a nominee for the position since Plankey’s withdrawal last month. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin took over as DHS secretary in late March.
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Listen to this article in summarized format The company said the incident occurred on May 16, 2026, following which it promptly activated containment and incident response protocols and engaged a specialist firm to assess the extent of the potential impact. Also Read: Cybersecurity breaches emerge as top risk for India Inc: Report While the detailed assessment is still underway, HDFC AMC said preliminary findings indicate that the incident is unlikely to affect business continuity or operations and that there does not appear to be any material impact on the company. The disclosure was made as part of regulatory compliance and good governance practices, the company added. HDFC AMC share price opened lower on Monday and were last trading down 2.3% to Rs 2,645.9, as of 9:16 am. The incident comes at a time when cyber-security risks are emerging as a growing concern for Indian businesses and financial institutions, amid a sharp rise in digital fraud cases across the country. According to official data, high-value cyber fraud incidents in India surged more than fourfold in fiscal 2024, leading to losses of about $20 million, as per a report from Reuters. The number of cases involving amounts of Rs 1 lakh or more jumped to 29,082 from 6,699 in the previous year, underscoring the rapid escalation in scale. With India’s expanding digital payments ecosystem—fuelled by low-cost mobile data and widespread adoption of platforms such as Paytm, Google Pay and PhonePe—the financial system has become increasingly vulnerable to fraud attempts even as transaction volumes surge. Broader industry surveys also highlight the mounting concern. A recent FICCI-EY Risk Survey found that cyber-attacks and data breaches are now among the top risks for Indian companies, with a majority of senior executives flagging them as a key threat to financial and reputational stability. Also Read: Upwind:
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EU AI Act leaves agents in regulatory limbo A new paper published by AI ethicists draws attention to a hole in the EU AI Act surrounding high-risk agentic systems. AI agents do not formally exist in the EU’s AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence legislation. By design, neither the regulation, nor its accompanying harmonized standardization request, include the term, as the law regulates AI systems instead of specific types of models. However, the rapid technological advancement of agents and agentic systems, including increasingly complex multi-agent architectures, raises significant questions for firms’ compliance departments. Whe Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content. To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@waterstechnology.com or view our subscription options here: https://subscriptions.waterstechnology.com/subscribe You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@waterstechnology.com to find out more. You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@waterstechnology.com to find out more. Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved. As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (point 2.4), printing is limited to a single copy. If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@waterstechnology.com Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved. You may share this content using our article tools. As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (clause 2.4), an Authorised User may only make one copy of the materials for their own personal use. You must also comply with the restrictions in clause 2.5. If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@waterstechnology.com More on Emerging Technologies CME to launch compute futures, agentic AI for capital calls, and more The Waters Cooler: A recap of the major tech and data news from the past week in the capital
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This week on the Lock and Code podcast… In May of last year, a warning about AI came from somewhere unexpected: The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. Posting publicly on social media, the museum warned about a Facebook account using generative AI to create fake images of people who died in the Holocaust. Despite using AI to generate fake images, the people in said images were sometimes real. They had real names, birthplaces, and stories of deportation that the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum itself had shared before. They had real faces captured in real surviving photographs, which were likely abused to generate the false images. In other words, someone, or some team of people online, was deepfaking the Holocaust. As the Auschwitz museum wrote online: “These are not real photos of the victims. They are digital inventions, often stylized or sanitized, that risk turning remembrance into fictionalized performance. The history of Auschwitz is a well-documented story. Altering its visual record with AI imagery introduces distortion, no matter the intent.” Months later, the public found out what that intent was: money. A BBC investigation found an international network of Facebook accounts posting AI-generated images to earn money from those images’ potential virality. It’s a problem sometimes referred to as “AI slop” but it comes with a major incentive. When accounts that make these kinds of images are invited to Facebook’s content monetization program, they can make $1,000 a month for posting anything that gets clicks. And on Facebook, the BBC found, that means several accounts posting AI-generated images about the Holocaust. As the BBC reported: “AI spammers have posted fake images purporting to be from inside [Auschwitz], such as a prisoner playing a violin or lovers meeting at the boundaries of fences—attracting tens of thousands of likes and shares.” The economics of lying are
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A computer science lecturer warns that universities are much more vulnerable to having their systems hacked, after the learning portal many use had its security breached last week. Last Friday, the Canvas system was hacked by a "malicious actor", and names, email addresses, phone numbers and messages between students and staff were put at risk. The system, used by about 9000 institutions worldwide, was out of action for about two days, before it was brought back online. University of Auckland computer science lecturer and technology consultant Ulrich Speidel said the system was now far more vulnerable to future hacks, because the hackers had got inside the programme. "The moment you're on the inside and you can actually see the code that's there, it makes it much, much easier to look for security holes." Because of that, he worried the hackers could strike again soon. "We might be seeing those hackers come back in days or weeks to come, once they've looked through the code that they may have been able to look at." Speidel said his department was planning for how it would teach students without Canvas, if there was another hack. He had raised concerns about Canvas in the past, after noticing that students could log into one account from different locations during an exam, allowing them to bring in outside helpers. He said the response from Instructure, which runs Canvas, was to ask him to put it on to the community mailing list and, if enough people supported it, they'd fix it. "That's not really the attitude that I'd expect from a supplier who prides themselves on providing a secure system." Earlier this week, Instructure said it had "reached an agreement" with the hackers. As part of the agreement, the stolen data had been returned, along with digital
May 17, 2026 · via rnz.co.nz
Not to ruin, but can i add more reason? Approved budget and FULL COMITMENT SUPPORT. The last part also critical. ~thatsallfornow they should tell that security will use AI. Just saying AI there will get more attention than any chart… Who cares it won’t work later on… I know this is an old video but it warms my heart every time I watch it ❤️ If only ciso had a board seat… Never happens... Great!🙏🌹 Cool.. Eminem and Michael? That moment when a CISO gets budget approval is rarer than most people think. And the pure joy of those kids? That's exactly what it feels like after months of ROI justifications, risk reports, and 'we'll revisit next quarter' promises. But here's what the video doesn't show: the real victory isn't the budget — it's what the CISO does next. Three ways to honor that 'abrazos' moment: 1. Deliver quick wins first. Nothing kills future budget like a program that takes 18 months to show value. Pick a 90-day project (MFA rollout, asset inventory, phishing simulation) and report back early. 2. Thank the board members who championed you. Budget approval is political. Send a personal note to each advocate. They'll remember when next year's request comes. 3. Celebrate with your team. That abrazo shouldn't be solo. Your analysts, engineers and compliance folks bled for those slides. Acknowledge them publicly. Budget is trust in motion. The CISO who runs to their team with that same energy as the kids in the video? That's how you build a security culture that lasts.
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Indiana wants more students to pursue careers in cybersecurity by expanding access to a new pathway that includes advanced technology classes and military mentorship. Launching in June, the cybersecurity pathway’s direct connection to the Indiana National Guard makes it unique both in Indiana and in the nation, allowing students who take it to potentially earn any of the state’s new diploma seals that lead to enrollment, employment, or enlistment. While there has been some overlap in the state’s new diploma requirements for enrollment- and employment-bound Hoosier students, the enlistment pathway has stood apart with an emphasis on JROTC and the military aptitude test, the ASVAB. By taking AP or Project Lead the Way cybersecurity classes, along with work experience opportunities in the cybersecurity sector, and mentorship from the Indiana National Guard, students can earn any one or more of the diploma seals, education officials said. They can then pursue a college degree in the field, a job in the industry, or a cybersecurity specialty in the military. The pathway will be the nation’s first “military aligned cybersecurity pathway,” according to the state’s presentation. The announcement of the new pathway comes in the week after a cyberattack affected a learning management system used at schools like Indiana University. Both education and military officials highlighted a growing need for cybersecurity professionals across industries. Speaking to the state board, Lt. Col. Brent Nelson of the Indiana National Guard said cybersecurity is important not just to national security but in academia, industry, healthcare, and utilities too. “We can have a cyber attack occur from half a world away and it can affect every member of the population in Indiana and across the nation,” Nelson said. “It’s imperative we have a pipeline of strong leaders able to take on that role.” The state’s plan includes
May 16, 2026 · via indianaeconomicdigest.net
- United States - / - Software - / - NasdaqGS:CRWD CrowdStrike (CRWD) Valuation Check After Analyst Upgrades And New AI Cybersecurity Tools Recent analyst upgrades and fresh product launches have pushed CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) back into the spotlight, as new AI driven tools and Falcon OverWatch for Defender sharpen the company’s pitch as a unified cybersecurity platform. See our latest analysis for CrowdStrike Holdings. The share price has recently shown strong momentum, with a 42.06% 1 month share price return and a 38.27% 3 month share price return. The 5 year total shareholder return of 182.09% may be of interest to investors reviewing longer term performance. If AI driven cybersecurity is on your radar, this may be a moment to broaden your watchlist with a curated set of 62 profitable AI stocks that aren't just burning cash With the stock at US$594.08 and trading at a premium to one popular intrinsic value estimate and to the average analyst target, the key question is whether recent AI headlines justify this valuation or whether markets are already pricing in the next leg of growth. Most Popular Narrative: 37.8% Overvalued Compared with the latest close at $594.08, the most followed narrative from Simply Wall St users pegs CrowdStrike Holdings' fair value at $431.24. This creates a wide gap that hinges on how durable the Falcon platform story really is. So he build a fully cloud-based platform, named Falcon. It has a modular concept, and customer pays within an abo model only the contracted modules. At any time they may take modules in or out of scope. Highly flexible, and the changes are nearly instantaneously, because of the cloud native approach. Want to see why this narrative still lands below today’s price even with punchy growth, expanding margins and a long runway for
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This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The last message I expected to receive Thursday afternoon, May 7, was a request by a student to postpone an assignment because of a cyberattack. Canvas, the tool where millions of students around the world submit their work, check their grades, watch lectures and take quizzes was inaccessible to faculty and students in the waning days of the school year. About an hour after I got the message, I was trying to assess the damage. For me, it was not that bad. I give paper tests and quizzes and I’ve been regularly creating Slack workspaces for my classes. I mainly use Canvas to link to documents and allow students to check their scores and ponder about their grades. It was a real hassle when the only answers to “How am I doing in this class” sat in a private gradebook in the instructor's office. But I am probably in the minority. Many of my colleagues are heavily dependent on Canvas, especially for bigger or online classes — those that have no live lectures. For them this was “deeply disruptive,” as the California Faculty Association put it. I had never heard of the parent company Instructure before, and until this hack, I didn’t realize Canvas content was centrally stored. It’s been at least a decade-long trend to move services off campus to save on costs. All kinds of records and student databases are offsite now. The pitch is always the same: save money by doing things at scale. Cut out expensive maintenance and data storage. Why pay for servers and IT staff for technology that will be obsolete in a few years? The vendors who contract with university campuses swear up and down that it’s safe, secure and it
May 16, 2026 · via davisenterprise.com
This Week's Top Five Stories in Cyber Canvas Hack: Why did Instructure Pay Ransom to ShinyHunters? In a controversial decision in cybersecurity, edtech giant Instructure has paid ransom to ShinyHunters, after the threat group hacked into widely adopted educational software Canvas – twice. The popularity of the tool meant widespread disruption across thousands of institutions in the US, Canada, Australia and the UK with studies affected, exams postponed and sensitive student data stolen. ShinyHunters claimed they stole over 3.5 terabytes of data, which includes personal identifying information such as names, email addresses, student ID numbers and messages between teachers and students. Instructure said the hackers agreed to return the data, prove they destroyed their copies and promise not to bother customers for money. Gallagher: Is AI & Cyber Insurance a New InsurTech Frontier? Cybersecurity professionals are confronting a new reality in 2026 where AI deployment and cyber risk management are no longer separate disciplines. According to the latest Q1 2026 Global InsurTech Report from Gallagher Re, investment into AI-focused insurance companies reached US$1.63bn in the first quarter of the year. This figure represents a marginal decrease from the US$1.67bn recorded in Q4 2025, but shows sustained capital interest in technologies that address digital risk. Freddie Scarratt, Global Deputy Head of InsurTech at Gallagher Re, says: "The accumulation of silent AI risk represents a fundamental threat to underwriting discipline – it creates a scenario where insurers are providing 'accidental' capacity for complex, high-stakes events they have neither modelled nor priced." Daybreak: OpenAI's New Dawn of AI Cyber Defence with GPT 5.5 OpenAI has launched Daybreak, a platform designed to embed AI models into software development and security workflows. The company describes the tool as built to help defenders see risk earlier and act sooner. The premise could appeal to security teams
May 16, 2026 · via cybermagazine.com
By Thomas Drohan Liz Kendall’s warning underscores a critical shift: in the age of AI, organisations must look beyond cybersecurity alone as risks increasingly emerge through trusted processes, people and decisions rather than just systems. In a recent letter to British business leaders, Liz Kendall, Secretary of State for Science Innovation and Technology, highlighted a growing concern: AI is changing the risk landscape faster than many organisations are adapting. As she warned, the risks organisations face in cyberspace are evolving, and familiar approaches are no longer keeping pace. Advanced AI tools are accelerating the discovery and exploitation of weaknesses, allowing threats to move more quickly, scale more broadly and remain concealed within legitimate activity. This is not simply an escalation of traditional cyber threats. It represents a shift in where and how harm occurs which is not through obvious system breaches, but though routine processes such as automated approval workflows, AI-assisted decision-making and the misuse of trusted access by people and systems that appear authorised to act. This might involve an AI-generated email that impersonates a senior executive to approve a payment or an AI tool that is legitimately integrated into operations but trained or prompted in ways that expose sensitive information. For business leaders, this creates a more fundamental challenge than improving technical defences. AI‑enabled threats are no longer contained within the IT or security function; they directly affect the organisation’s resilience, decision‑making and ability to operate with confidence. Put simply, cybersecurity capabilities on their own, even when technically strong, are no longer sufficient to manage AI‑driven risk. Security failures now arise as much from misplaced trust, fragmented ownership and slow institutional response as from unpatched systems. Leaders can therefore no longer afford to treat security as a discrete technical problem or rely on incremental improvements to controls. Addressing
May 16, 2026 · via europeanbusinessreview.com