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2026

ATM Jackpotting: The Emerging Threat Draining U.S. Cash Machines

The FBI’s February 19, 2026 FLASH advisory (FLASH-20260219-001) documented something that should prompt a serious conversation in every bank, credit union, and fintech security team: over 700 ATM jackpotting incidents occurred in the United States in 2025 alone, resulting in more than $20 million in direct losses. Since 2020, roughly 1,900 incidents have been logged. The Department of Justice puts the total losses attributed to jackpotting since 2021 at approximately $40.7 million.

Quantum Won't Kill Encryption. It Never Has.

If you’ve spent any time on LinkedIn or at a cybersecurity conference in the last couple of years, you’ve seen the headlines. “Quantum computing will break all encryption.” “Your data is already at risk.” “The cryptographic apocalypse is coming.” It makes for great conference talks and even better vendor marketing. But here’s the thing: encryption has always been broken. And every single time, we’ve replaced it with something stronger. The lifecycle of cryptographic algorithms isn’t a flaw in the system; it is the system. So why would quantum computing be any different?

OpenClaw Security Evolution: From Crisis to Cautious Optimism, And Then OpenAI Showed Up

OpenClaw made remarkable security strides since my January article, hired dedicated security leadership, patched 40+ vulnerabilities, partnered with VirusTotal. Then ClawHavoc exposed 341 malicious skills. And now the founder just joined OpenAI. Here’s everything that changed, what still worries me, and how to think about deploying OpenClaw in this new reality.

File Integrity Monitoring for Docker & Kubernetes: A Complete PCI-DSS Guide

A questions I hear often is: “How do we manage PCI Compliance for containers when they’re destroyed and recreated constantly?” It’s a legitimate concern. In this post I write about file integrity monitoring when containerization is used (i.e. Docker, Kubernetes, etc) Traditional FIM tools were built for static servers that run for months or years. But containers? They live for minutes, hours, maybe days. The PCI-DSS standard doesn’t give you a pass just because you’re using modern infrastructure. Requirement 11.5.2 still applies, you still need to detect unauthorized file modifications. The approach just looks completely different.

File Integrity Monitoring for PCI-DSS: The Complete Multi-Cloud Guide

PCI-DSS 11.5.2 - Guidance and Full Technical Deep Dive # (On-Prem, Hybrid, and Native) # I remember sitting in my first PCI assessment years ago, watching a QSA flip through pages of documentation. When we got to Requirement 11.5.2, file integrity monitoring, the conversation hit a wall. The requirement seemed straightforward on paper, but translating it into a hybrid environment with on-prem servers, AWS workloads, and network appliances? That’s where the real work begins.

From Kickoff to Settlement: The Payment Card Ecosystem's Super Bowl

The Invisible Game Within the Game # Yesterday, while millions watched the Patriots and Seahawks battle for championship glory at Levi’s Stadium, another high-stakes game played out in milliseconds beneath the surface. This game processed $20.2 billion in transactions with 99.99% reliability, involved seven different players per transaction, and executed each play in under 200 milliseconds. Welcome to the payment card ecosystem’s Super Bowl,where 213.1 million Americans participated, spending an average of $94.77 each, and where the stakes are measured not in yards gained, but in billions of dollars secured.

PCI DSS Periodic Compliance: Your Guide for Continuous Compliance

Staying PCI DSS compliant isn’t a one-time event, it’s an ongoing commitment with activities happening daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually. Missing just one periodic requirement can result in audit findings, remediation costs, and potential compliance failures. Whether you’re a merchant managing your own compliance or working with a QSA, understanding the rhythm of PCI DSS is essential. This guide breaks down every periodic activity required by PCI DSS v4.0.1, organized by frequency to help you build a sustainable compliance calendar.