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Trump Administration Unveils New Program for Targeting Cyber Criminals

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On August 12, 2026, President Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum regarding Expanding Capabilities to Combat Transnational Cyber-Enabled Crime (the “Memorandum”) directing U.S. law enforcement to target and disrupt transnational criminal organizations. To accomplish this goal, the Memorandum establishes a program allowing private sector companies to partner with the government to fight “Cyber-Enabled Transnational Criminal Organizations” (“CE-TCOs”): foreign groups … [Read more] about Trump Administration Unveils New Program for Targeting Cyber Criminals

Connecticut Court Issues First Prompt Injection Sanctions

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A Connecticut pro se plaintiff has been caught—and sanctioned for—attempting to manipulate a court he believed was relying on an Artificial Intelligence tool to reach decisions by hiding instructions directed to the tool in court filings. The court … [Read more] about Connecticut Court Issues First Prompt Injection Sanctions

IBM’s 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report Signals a New Era of AI-Driven Cyber Risk

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IBM recently released its Cost of a Data Breach Report 2026, which highlights the changing cyber threat landscape in which artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating how threat actors identify vulnerabilities, launch attacks, and exploit … [Read more] about IBM’s 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report Signals a New Era of AI-Driven Cyber Risk

European Commission Publishes New Guidelines and Code of Practice on GenAI Transparency

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On July 20, 2026, the European Commission (EC) published new Guidelines on Transparency of AI-Generated Content to complement the Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content it released on June 10, 2026. The materials arrive just weeks … [Read more] about European Commission Publishes New Guidelines and Code of Practice on GenAI Transparency

CMMC Phase II is Suspended, but Defense Contractors’ Cybersecurity Obligations are Not

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The Department of Defense (“DOD”) has announced the immediate suspension of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase II requirements, which were scheduled to take effect on November 10, 2026. This announcement is significant … [Read more] about CMMC Phase II is Suspended, but Defense Contractors’ Cybersecurity Obligations are Not