CyberheistNews Vol 16 #08 Do Passwords Need to Be 25+ Characters Due to AI and Quantum Attacks?

CyberheistNews Vol 16 #08 summarizes recent security developments: researchers warn of DKIM replay attacks that allow captured, DKIM-signed vendor messages to be replayed to new recipients and bypass DMARC/email filters; AI-assisted social engineering and deepfakes are increasing and expected to scale in 2026, enabling more convincing phishing and impersonation; and scammers have deployed polished phishing sites impersonating the Winter Olympics merchandise store to harvest credentials, payment details, or deliver malware. The newsletter also includes guidance on password length against AI/quantum threats and vendor marketing for AI-driven HRM/security products.