Honestly, the way we talk about digital safety right now is kinda broken. We’re obsessed with the "big hack" or some hooded figure in a dark room. But if you've been watching the latest information technology security news, you know the reality is way more boring and way more dangerous at the same time.
It isn't just about viruses anymore.
Right now, in early 2026, the game has shifted. We are seeing a massive move toward "Identity as the Perimeter." Basically, hackers aren't trying to break down your front door with fancy code. They are just finding the key you left under the mat.
Why Your Password is the Least of Your Worries
You’ve probably heard that MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) is the gold standard. Well, the news cycles are currently full of "MFA fatigue" attacks and session hijacking. In late 2025, we saw a massive breach at Jaguar Land Rover that ended up being one of the costliest in UK history—estimated at £1.9 billion. They didn't just lose files; their entire manufacturing and retail operation ground to a halt.
It’s a mess.
Hackers are now using AI-driven vishing (voice phishing) to trick IT help desks. They call up, sound exactly like a stressed executive, and get their credentials reset. Just like that, they're in.
The Rise of the "Shadow Agent"
There is this new term floating around in the information technology security news circles: Shadow Agents.
Think about all those AI tools your team uses. You’ve got a bot for scheduling, a bot for summarizing meetings, and maybe one for coding. These are "agents." If an attacker compromises one of these agents, they don't need to steal your password. They just give the agent a new command.
"AI is being used to rewrite malware on the fly to evade detection." — Fred Thiele, CISO at Interactive (January 2026).
It's a cat-and-mouse game where the cat is now a supercomputer.
What CISA is Screaming About This Week
If you want to know what’s actually happening on the ground, look at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Just this week, they dropped an urgent warning about Gogs, a self-hosted Git service.
There’s a vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-8110. It’s nasty.
It allows someone to bypass protections and overwrite files on a server. Basically, they can take over the whole thing. CISA didn't just say "patch it." They told federal agencies to "ditch it" if they couldn't secure it immediately. That’s a pretty rare and aggressive move.
And then there's the Trump Administration’s new Executive Order on cybersecurity. It’s been making waves because it shifts the focus heavily toward supply chain security and "foreign malicious actors." It’s basically saying: "We don't care if your software is good; we care who made it and who has the keys."
The Quantum Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About
Every expert I talk to is obsessing over 2026 being the "Year of Quantum Security."
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It sounds like sci-fi, but it’s real.
Quantum computers are getting to the point where they can crack the encryption we use for bank transfers and medical records. Even though a "perfect" quantum computer isn't quite here yet, nation-states are doing something called "Store Now, Decrypt Later." They steal your encrypted data today and just wait for the tech to catch up so they can read it in a few years.
It’s pretty chilling.
The Quantum Insider recently launched an initiative in D.C. to align global policies on post-quantum cryptography. If your company isn't thinking about moving to quantum-resistant algorithms, you're basically leaving a time bomb in your data center.
Small Businesses are the New Primary Target
A lot of people think, "I'm too small to be hacked."
Wrong.
In 2025, 88% of ransomware attacks hit small and medium businesses. Why? Because you’re easy. Attackers have realized that instead of trying to rob the vault at the central bank, it’s much more profitable to rob 1,000 convenience stores.
They use Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS). It’s literally a subscription model for criminals. They get 24/7 technical support and regular software updates to make sure their "product" (the virus) stays effective. It's a business. A dark, gross business.
How to Actually Protect Yourself in 2026
Forget the generic "change your password" advice. That’s 2015 thinking. If you want to stay relevant in the current information technology security news environment, you need a different playbook.
- Adopt Passkeys: Stop using passwords where possible. Passkeys are phishing-resistant because they rely on physical biometrics or hardware, not a string of text someone can trick you into typing.
- Audit Your AI Agents: If you have an AI tool that has "read/write" access to your email or Slack, you need to lock that down. Limit their permissions to the absolute minimum.
- The 3-2-1-1 Rule: You know the 3-2-1 rule (3 copies, 2 media, 1 offsite). Add another 1: One immutable, air-gapped copy. This is a backup that cannot be deleted or changed, even if someone gets admin access to your network.
- Vishing Drills: Train your staff on what a deepfake voice sounds like. If "the CEO" calls asking for an urgent wire transfer, have a secondary "safe word" or out-of-band verification process.
The reality of information technology security news today isn't about being unhackable. That's impossible. It's about being "expensive" to hack. If you make it hard enough, the automated bots and the RaaS subscribers will move on to an easier target.
Stay skeptical. Stay updated. And for heaven's sake, if you're using Gogs, go check your server right now.
Actionable Next Steps:
- Check your CISA KEV Catalog: See if any of your current software (like HPE OneView or Microsoft Office) has unpatched vulnerabilities listed in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography: Consult with your IT provider about implementing NIST-approved quantum-resistant algorithms for your most sensitive long-term data.
- Implement ITDR: Move beyond simple identity management to Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) to spot when "valid" credentials are being used in ways they shouldn't be.