AI/ML , Government security Forward-looking approach in combating AI cyber threats urged by Fed nominee April 22, 2026 Share By SC Staff FedScoop reports that Kevin Warsh, who has been nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Federal Reserve, has encouraged the central bank to act preemptively in response to the rise of new AI models, such as Anthropic's Claude Mythos , that could threaten the financial sector. Cybersecurity experts warned that there is significant potential for a new generation of cyber attackers to leverage AI models to exploit vulnerable financial networks in the industry. Warsh recommended that the Fed modernize its risk assessment and planning to better respond to new threats from fast-growing technologies like AI. He sees the U.S. has a major advantage over AI but also a risk if misused. He said the U.S. has a major advantage in AI, but also faces risks if it is misused. He stressed that the central bank must stay ahead of developments. Warsh also said AI is likely to boost productivity, but its impact on jobs remains uncertain and delayed. He pushed for major reforms to U.S. payment systems to remain globally competitive. An In-Depth Guide to AI Get essential knowledge and practical strategies to use AI to better your security program. Learn More SC Staff Related AI/ML Cyberattacks increasingly caused by unchecked AI agents SC Staff April 22, 2026 Infosecurity Magazine reports that the lack of strategy on the use and governance of AI agents is increasing organizations' risk of experiencing cybersecurity incidents. Threat Intelligence Ironscales CEO: AI has reset email threat landscape SC Staff April 22, 2026 Ironscales founder and CEO Eyal Benishti warns that the rise of generative artificial intelligence has effectively neutered traditional secure email gateways by eliminating the very signals, malformed syntax, malicious attachments, and compromised sender reputations, upon which legacy detection models were architected, according to Forbes. Security Operations Mondoo launches free AI skills check to mitigate supply chain risks SC Staff April 22, 2026 The new service allows users to search for AI agent skills by name, registry, or package URL, providing visibility into their functionality and security risks before installation. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe You can skip this ad in 5 seconds