Welcome to the August 2026 edition of our Technology Insider newsletter.

When people picture cyberattacks, they often imagine sophisticated hackers breaking through layers of security. But many breaches begin with much smaller problems. A forgotten account, a missed update, or a login that shouldn’t still exist.

This month, we explore why attackers are increasingly targeting usernames and passwords instead of systems, how small security gaps can become big risks, and why many of the strongest protections are still the basics done properly.

Also inside this month:

• A look at the rise of “Shadow AI”
• The Microsoft feature that may automatically isolate infected devices
• Why Google is redesigning Search around AI