Cyber News

DFARS Has Been Standard in Military Contracts Since 2016

Aug. 5, 2026

This piece explains what DFARS is, what the clause specifically requires, who it applies to, and why it matters.... Read More

Shadow AI Consequences, Causes, Solutions

Aug. 4, 2026

Employees may already be using unapproved AI tools with company information. Learn how Shadow AI creates cybersecurity, privacy, compliance, and operational risk.... Read More

Microsoft Expands Copilot Studio with GitHub Copilot Harness

Aug. 4, 2026

Microsoft's new GitHub Copilot harness gives AI agents more power to reason, use tools, and complete complex business processes.... Read More

Cybersecurity Data Disrupted by Google AI Overviews

Aug. 3, 2026

Google AI Overviews are changing how users interact with search results. Instead of reviewing multiple websites to answer a question, users are increasingly presented with AI-generated summaries directly on the search engine results page (SERP).... Read More

Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Explained

July 18, 2026

DFARS 252.204-7012 has required defense contractors to protect sensitive data and report incidents within 72 hours since 2016. It has outlasted every CMMC delay so far.... Read More

Patch Tuesday Record Broken Twice in As Many Months

July 14, 2026

Microsoft released 570 security fixes in a single Patch Tuesday, the largest in the program's history. Here's what businesses need to know and how STACK responded.... Read More

How to Protect Legacy Operational Technology from Cyber Risk

June 18, 2026

Manufacturers rely on aging operational technology never designed for cyber threats. Learn how to identify OT risks, improve visibility, secure remote access, and strengthen recovery planning without disrupting production.... Read More

The FCC Emergency Alert System and Cybersecurity Regulations

June 15, 2026

A draft order circulating at the Federal Communications Commission would impose the first mandatory cybersecurity requirements on Emergency Alert System (EAS) participants in the history of the system.... Read More

The AI Risk Already Inside Your Business

June 13, 2026

STACK Cybersecurity CEO Rich Miller explains why the biggest AI risk isn't a cyberattack. It's the AI activity already happening inside your business that nobody can see.... Read More

What a $2.25 Million Cybersecurity Settlement Means for Business Owners

June 12, 2026

Delta Dental was fined $2.25 million not because it got hacked, but because its written policies didn't meet the standard and it waited five months to notify regulators. Here's what business owners should take from it.... Read More

Patch Management Reduces Business Risk

June 11, 2026

Delayed patches leave known weaknesses open. Learn what patch management involves, where businesses get stuck, and how a managed approach keeps security updates moving without disrupting operations.... Read More

What the Great American AI Act Means for Business

June 7, 2026

Congress is considering a bipartisan AI governance framework that could reshape cybersecurity, compliance, AI oversight, and business adoption strategies across the United States.... Read More

Cyber GRC Critical Defense Against Online Threats

Oct. 21, 2025

Companies face unprecedented challenges to protect their digital assets, meet regulatory requirements, and manage risks effectively. ... Read More

AI in Employment and Health Care

May 28, 2026

Employment and health care face more AI regulatory scrutiny than any other industry. Here's what's enacted, what's coming, and what Michigan businesses need to do now.... Read More

State Chatbot Laws Share Common Skeleton

May 28, 2026

Chatbot regulation has become the fastest-moving front in state AI law. As of June 2026, more than a dozen states have enacted laws governing how AI systems that simulate human conversation must behave.... Read More

AI Basics For Novice Business Users

Sep 16, 2025

From automating routine tasks to enhancing decision-making, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how businesses operate.... Read More

The Hidden Cybersecurity Cost of Tech Debt

May 23, 2026

Technical debt rarely appears on a balance sheet, but it can quietly drain productivity, increase cybersecurity risk, and turn delayed modernization into expensive business disruption.... Read More

Military Contractors Face False Claims Act Exposure After CMMC Phase 2 Suspension

Nov. 24, 2025

A military supplier agreed to pay $4.6 million to settle allegations it violated the False Claims Act by failing to meet cybersecurity requirements in contracts with the Army and Air Force. ... Read More

U.S. Lawmakers Move to Counter Chinese AI Expansion

May 20, 2026

U.S. lawmakers are increasingly treating AI as a cybersecurity, supply chain, and national security issue as policymakers push to reduce global reliance on Chinese AI technologies.... Read More

Judge Rules AI-Generated Documents Aren't Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege

Feb. 25, 2026

Update: On May 7, 2026, Bradley Heppner was found guilty by a federal jury on all counts following a three-week trial. The documents he created using AI were not protected by attorney-client privilege.... Read More

Executive Guide for Cyber Accountability Laws

May 16, 2026

Your signature on cybersecurity compliance certifications now carries personal liability. California CPPA, NYDFS Part 500, SEC disclosure rules, and FTC Safeguards create direct accountability for business leaders who certify false information or fail cybersecurity oversight.... Read More

Are Deepfakes Illegal? State, Federal Laws Explained (2026)

May 14, 2026

Deepfake legislation has kept expanding through 2026. Every state except Ohio and New Mexico now addresses sexually explicit deepfakes in some form, up from 46 at the start of the year. Thirty-three states now regulate deepfakes in political campaigns, up from 28 a year earlier, according to a Ballotpedia deepfake legislation report.... Read More

Colorado Passed 4 AI Laws. Learn What Each Requires.

Jan. 31, 2026

The Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (SB 24-205) was signed by Gov. Jared Polis on May 17, 2024, as the first comprehensive state-level AI regulation in the United States. ... Read More

The Evolution of Cyber Insurance: From Legal Afterthought to Business Essential

May 11, 2026

Cyber insurance didn't exist as a standalone product twenty-five years ago. Here's how the market evolved — and why today's coverage requirements are stricter than ever.... Read More

Ransomware Payments Must Be Outlawed

July 28, 2025

As global ransomware payments exceed $1.1 billion annually and less than 15% of companies fully recover their data after paying, governments are increasingly moving to ban these payments altogether. North Carolina, Florida, and the UK have already prohibited public-sector ransomware payments, with dozens more countries planning bans.... Read More