This month in security with Tony Anscombe – September 2026 edition

Autonomous AI agents go on a hacking spree, and Microsoft ships what used to be a year’s worth of security patches in one go – here’s how to keep pace

30 Sep 2026

As another month draws to a close, ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe reviews some of the top cybersecurity stories that have made the news over the past 30 days while offering insights that they hold for your or your company’s cyber-defenses. Here’s Tony’s rundown of some of what stood out most in September 2026.

What are the lessons that businesses should take away from the latest wave of hacks by autonomous AI agents and how can companies handle the accelerated discovery of previously unknown software loopholes? Watch the video to get answers to this and other questions, and be sure to also check out the August 2026 edition of Tony’s monthly news roundup for more insights.

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Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.

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