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Dark Reading editors recapped federal action against North Korean-linked IT worker schemes, including a Texas-based operation where laptops were used to disguise overseas workers as US-based employees. The segment also touched on unrelated retail news involving a Staples gift card promotion.
A Dark Reading roundtable discussion examined how AI tools are adding new security complexities to the software development lifecycle. Participants pointed to improved collaboration, stronger identity visibility, and lower testing costs as practical steps CISOs can take to manage these risks before expanding AI use in development.
Dark Reading has named a new editor-in-chief, succeeding the three founding editors who had led the cybersecurity publication since its launch 20 years ago. The incoming editor, a longtime contributor since 2012 who first began reading the site in 2007, will now oversee a team of staff writers covering security research, CISOs, and incident responders.
Jordanian authorities detained a suspected member of the ShinyHunters hacking group this month, following the gang's unverified claim that it stole data on nearly all FBI employees and applicants via a third-party jobs portal, which it also defaced. The suspect is reportedly cooperating with investigators, and the arrest follows a Dutch-FBI operation last month that netted another alleged member of the group.
Dark Reading's editor-in-chief has revealed her decision to leave the publication after two decades, including five years in her leadership role. She reflected on the publication's growth and her personal journey, highlighting its expanded scope and her contributions. Her departure marks a new chapter for both her and the media outlet, which has become a prominent voice in cybersecurity.
New research from IANS, discussed by senior director Nick Kakolowski, finds that most CISOs are using AI to automate routine security tasks rather than reduce staff. Instead, security leaders are reskilling junior employees and freeing senior professionals to focus on more complex problems, while also leveraging AI momentum to justify budget requests.
Dark Reading's podcast featured incident response veteran Hal Pomeranz discussing his career path from Unix administration to digital forensics consulting. The conversation centers on the unusually harsh current job market in cybersecurity, with Pomeranz known for offering encouragement to professionals facing layoffs.
At Black Hat USA 2026, security researcher Fred Heiding and former US National Cyber Director Chris Inglis presented findings showing AI's growing role in social engineering scams, which the FBI says cost Americans nearly $21 billion last year. Heiding argued that while AI can be used to defend against AI-driven technical attacks, it cannot easily counter AI's ability to psychologically manipulate humans.
Omdia analyst Theresa Lanowitz discussed with Dark Reading how organizations are increasing investment in offensive security practices like penetration testing and red teaming as AI-powered attacks become more common. She highlighted the emerging role of agentic AI tools in conducting these security tests, alongside the new risks such automation introduces.