New research reveals exploitation now occurs within days of disclosure, reinforcing the need for preemptive security operationsBOSTON, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD), a global leader in AI-powered managed cybersecurity operations, today released The 2026 Global Threat Landscape Report: Decoding the Accelerated Cyber Attack Cycle. The report finds that the window between vulnerability disclosure and confirmed exploitation continues to collapse, leaving organizations with dramatically ...

Group 1: Oil Market Dynamics - President Trump stated it is "too soon" to discuss the seizure of Iranian oil fields while exploring "all credible options" to manage global oil prices [2][10] - G7 Energy Ministers are set to meet to discuss a coordinated release of oil reserves to address rising energy costs, with UK Finance Minister indicating support for an International Energy Agency (IEA) release [4][10] - Analysts suggest that while higher pump prices are inflationary, the shift in consumer spending could create disinflationary pressure in other sectors of the economy [5] Group 2: Corporate Performance - Airbus reported 77 net aircraft orders for January-February, delivering 9 A320neo and 31 A321neo aircraft, maintaining delivery momentum despite geopolitical challenges [8][10] - OpenAI announced an acquisition of AI security startup Promptfoo, highlighting a focus on safety and robust testing for large language models [9] Group 3: Geopolitical Tensions - Turkey summoned the Iranian Ambassador after a missile reportedly landed in Turkish territory, escalating diplomatic tensions in the region [6][10] - French President Macron suggested the conflict with Iran could last "perhaps several weeks," emphasizing the volatility of the situation [7]

RT Alb (@amandalouise416)When American jobs move overseas, our data, systems and infrastructure move with them.• ~300,000 U.S. jobs offshored each year• $41.6B in U.S. services exported to India• Estimated $105B in lost U.S. wages annually (and growing)At the same time, organizations operating in India face 96% more cyberattacks than the global average.That means the companies handling Americans’ financial data, health records, customer information and corporate systems are operating in one of the highest c ...

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Core Insights - Commvault has expanded its Identity Resilience portfolio to include support for Okta, addressing the rising threat of identity-driven cyberattacks and credential theft [1] - In 2024, 107 billion identity records were exposed globally, and 57% of cyberattacks began with a compromised identity, highlighting the urgency for enhanced identity protection [1] Company Developments - The new capability allows organizations to recover Okta environments from misconfigurations, operational disruptions, and identity-driven cyberattacks [1] - Commvault's solution offers automated protection and granular recovery of critical Okta objects, reducing downtime and operational risk [1] Industry Context - Identity systems are becoming the control plane for enterprises, making their resilience critical as organizations adopt hybrid cloud architectures and AI-driven automation [1] - The integration of Commvault's Identity Resilience capabilities with Okta is expected to enhance confidence in recovery from identity platform compromises or misconfigurations [1] Key Features - Unified identity resilience platform simplifies operations across hybrid identity environments [1] - Streamlined recovery process saves time and resources by restoring data and configurations through one integrated workflow [1] - Ransomware-resistant protection ensures backup data is stored in immutable, air-gapped storage [1] - Granular, point-in-time recovery allows precise restoration of only the affected objects and settings [1] - Automated, policy-driven protection helps organizations quickly restore access following disruptions [1] Availability - Commvault's identity resilience support for Okta is expected to be available in public Early Access in spring 2026, with general availability planned for summer 2026 [1]

Retail leaders are increasingly treating cyber risk as a key performance indicator (KPI) because digital attacks now have measurable impacts on sales, supply chains and consumer behaviour. Recent research shows that cyberattacks can distort buying patterns, trigger stockpiling and create shortages that ripple through markets. This blurs the line between cybersecurity and business performance, pushing cyber risk from a technical concern into core retail strategy. Cyberattacks and purchasing behaviour di ...

This story was originally published on CFO.com. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CFO.com newsletter. Do large businesses have too many banking relationships? A new report out of fintech provider Adyen and Boston Consulting Group seems to suggest so. In a survey of 300 CFOs, treasurers and other finance leaders, researchers found that, on average, enterprise businesses bank with five to six financial institutions. They also manage more than 40 separate accounts, according to ...

Core Insights - AXIS Capital's research highlights the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the risk landscape, revealing differing perspectives between CEOs and CISOs regarding AI's risks and rewards [1][2] Group 1: AI's Impact on Cybersecurity - AI is recognized as a transformative force for data analytics and operational efficiency, but it also introduces new risks, including advanced cyber threats such as shadow AI and ransomware attacks [2] - The survey indicates that 93.5% of U.S. CEOs and 87.5% of U.S. CISOs believe AI delivers a return on investment (ROI) for cybersecurity, compared to 69.1% of U.K. CEOs and 74% of U.K. CISOs [4] - AI-driven attacks are perceived as the greatest emerging cyber threat, with 29.6% of U.S. executives and 20.8% of U.K. executives identifying them as a major concern [6] Group 2: Divergent Perspectives Between CEOs and CISOs - CEOs view AI as a driver of productivity and competitive advantage, while CISOs see it as a source of increased exposure, with 29.7% of CISOs less optimistic about AI strengthening cyber defenses compared to CEOs [5] - Confidence levels differ significantly, with 85% of U.S. leaders feeling prepared for AI threats, while only 44% of U.K. leaders share this confidence [6] - CEOs are more likely to believe their companies are prepared to respond to AI threats, with 60.2% expressing this view compared to 50.6% of CISOs [7] Group 3: Budget and Resource Allocation - Nearly 82% of respondents plan to increase their cybersecurity budgets in the next 12 months, while 75.2% are likely to reduce cybersecurity headcount due to productivity gains from AI tools [6] - A significant gap exists in the adoption of cyber insurance, with 94% of U.S. respondents carrying it compared to 68.4% of U.K. respondents [4] Group 4: Methodology and Demographics - The findings are based on a survey of 500 CEOs and CISOs from the U.S. and U.K., conducted from October 22–29, 2025, with respondents representing companies of at least 250 employees [9]

Core Viewpoint - Major insurers are retreating from providing coverage for risks associated with artificial intelligence due to the potential for multibillion-dollar claims and systemic risk posed by correlated losses across multiple incidents [1][2][12] Group 1: Insurers' Response to AI Risks - Insurers like AIG, Great American, and WR Berkley are introducing explicit exclusions for AI-related risks, particularly concerning agents and language models [1] - The potential losses related to AI could reach several hundreds of millions of dollars, with the primary concern being the possibility of simultaneous, massive losses that cannot be mutualized [1][2] Group 2: Systemic Risk and Interconnectedness - The interconnected nature of AI systems creates a breeding ground for contagion, where a single error can propagate rapidly across a network, affecting thousands of users simultaneously [5][10] - Financial systems exhibit a "robust-yet-fragile" dynamic, where they can withstand numerous shocks but may collapse suddenly when a specific shock travels through interconnected channels [3][4] Group 3: Challenges in Insurability - Insurability relies on the law of large numbers, which requires events to be independent; however, cyber risks and generative AI create environments where losses are highly correlated and difficult to attribute [6][8] - Generative AI amplifies the structural fragility of cyber insurance, as a single defect or vulnerability can lead to widespread, identical losses across an entire sector [7][8] Group 4: Legal and Regulatory Implications - The issue of "AI liability" remains largely unexplored, with significant contractual asymmetry where AI providers limit their liability and transfer risk to users [19][20] - This creates a regulatory gap, a contractual gap, and an insurance gap, leading to a legal systemic risk characterized by diffuse responsibility and concentrated dependency [23]

Core Insights - Bitsight reported a record 30% growth in its insurance business for the first half of the fiscal year, driven by strong demand for its cyber risk data and new product innovations with Moody's [1][2] Company Developments - The integration of Bitsight data, including Bitsight Cloud Dispersion Analytics, into Moody's cyber solutions has enhanced their offerings, aiding in underwriting, portfolio optimization, and systemic exposure management [2][3] - Bitsight is a founding member of Moody's Cyber Industry Steering Group (CISG), which aims to improve the understanding of cyber risk and support market growth [4][5] Industry Context - The CISG addresses growth constraints in the cyber insurance marketplace, such as a lack of standardization and uncertainties due to the evolving nature of cyber risks [5] - Cyber risk is increasingly recognized as a critical factor in global financial markets, necessitating comprehensive intelligence for effective risk management [6] Performance Metrics - Independent validation indicates that incorporating Bitsight's external scanning insights can improve the accuracy of identifying high-risk companies by up to 40% [6] - Marsh McLennan confirmed significant correlations between Bitsight Security Ratings and the likelihood of cybersecurity incidents [6] Strategic Initiatives - Bitsight has introduced new insurance capabilities and partnerships to strengthen its market position, and was recognized as the Cyber Technology Provider of the Year by Zywave at the June 2025 Cyber Risk Awards [7]