Infortrend Technology, Inc., a provider of enterprise storage and AI infrastructure solutions, has announced the launch of its new KS 3000U edge AI server, targeting mid-sized enterprises and distributed locations looking to run AI inference closer to where data is generated. As organizations increasingly push AI workloads away from centralized cloud environments, the move toward […]
In 2026, a sophisticated web-skimming campaign that targets online buyers surfaced with increased vigor, hacking e-commerce websites and obtaining private financial data during checkout procedures. The attack poses a growing danger to online retail security and has been identified as a member of the larger Magecart family of attacks. This long-running effort, which has been […]
Data has become the backbone of modern financial services, shaping how institutions operate, innovate, and compete. From payments and customer communications to analytics, automation, and AI-driven decision-making, firms are increasingly reliant on vast volumes of both structured and unstructured data. As digital engagement accelerates and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, data governance is undergoing a significant shift […]
Between October 2025 and January 2026, security researchers discovered over 91,000 attack sessions that targeted AI infrastructure, revealing organized attacks against major language model deployments. During this time, 91,403 attack sessions were recorded by GreyNoise’s Ollama honeypot infrastructure, exposing two different threat campaigns. The results support and expand on earlier Defused research on AI system […]
Accenture has entered into an agreement to acquire Faculty, a UK-based AI-native services and products company known for its deep applied AI expertise and proprietary decision intelligence platform with advanced simulation and optimization capabilities. The deal is set to strengthen Accenture’s ability to help clients transform core and mission-critical business processes using secure, responsible AI […]
According to recent dark web information, a threat actor going by the name “RedTeam” has started promoting a new brute-force attack tool called “Brutus,” intended to target Fortinet services. The tool’s $1,500 price tag indicates that automated credential-stuffing attacks against enterprise infrastructure are becoming more popular. Brutus is adaptable for attackers looking to penetrate a […]
Africa’s fintech company Flutterwave acquired Mono, a Nigeria-based open banking startup in an all-stock deal worth between $25M to $40M. The transaction unites two of the top fintech infrastructure firms in Africa. One of the largest payment networks on the region is run by Flutterwave, and Mono, often referred to as the “Plaid for Africa,” […]
Less than two years after it was introduced as a means for consumers to track whether their personal information is discovered on the dark web, Google has announced that it will be shutting its dark web report service in February 2026. As a result, on January 15, 2026, scans for fresh dark web breaches will […]
After years of rapid experimentation and accelerating adoption, 2026 is emerging as the year artificial intelligence evolves from a functional instrument into a true collaborative partner. According to leading thinkers across medicine, research, software development, and quantum computing, AI is no longer just answering questions, it is beginning to co-create, co-analyze, and meaningfully extend human […]
In regions where healthcare is scarce and even treatable conditions can become life-threatening, Mercy Ships is making a significant difference with its floating, high-tech hospitals. These vessels allow volunteer medical professionals to provide critical care for various conditions, including cleft palates, tumors, twisted limbs, and dental issues. The ships are equipped to function almost like […]
