7 Data Security Stories to Know About (May 2026)

Security magazine takes a look at 7 data security stories from this month. 

How the Current Iran-US Conflict May Impact World Cup Security

Political tensions involving Iran are multi-pronged and create a uniquely sensitive environment surrounding fan activity and demonstrations. 

Security Experts Discuss Threats to FIFA World Cup 2026

This year’s World Cup presents an attractive opportunity for cybercriminals. 

Schrödinger’s Vulnerabilities: What Mythos Actually Broke in Cyber Insurance

AI collapsed the discovery half of the vulnerability lifecycle from a slow, distributed, semi-public process into a fast, concentrated, partially-private one.

DELTA POLICE COMMISSIONER ORDERS ENHANCED SECURITY FOR SCHOOLS, WORSHIP CENTRES AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, EMPHASISES DISCIPLINE AND PROFESSIONALISM

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, convened a strategic meeting with senior officers of the Command to address…

Only 9% of Organizations Patch Critical Vulnerabilities in 24 Hours

Only 9% remediate high-severity flaws in production within 24 hours; 74% do so in one to seven days. 

OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman Accused of Prioritizing Profit Over Safety in Lawsuit

Florida has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming they place the profits over safety. 

ICCS, INEC Intensify Security Preparations Ahead of Ondo South Bye-Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies in Ondo State have reaffirmed their readiness for the Ondo South Senatorial District bye-election scheduled for June 20, 2026. This assurance…

NSCDC Delta Secures Conviction of Four Oil Pipeline Vandals

The Delta State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has secured the conviction of four individuals for conspiracy and tampering with oil pipelines.The convicts, identified as…

Residential AI Data Centers: Security, Privacy, and Governance Concerns

The concept of placing mini data centers and distributed AI computer nodes inside residential homes may appear innovative from an energy efficiency perspective, but it introduces significant security concerns.