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Cloud Disruptions Rise Critical cloud outages rose by 18% in 2024, lasting nearly 19% longer than in 2023. Google Cloud experienced a 57% increase in downtime hours. Microsoft Azure improved, reducing downtime by over 20%. At the same time, Amazon Web Services (AWS) remained the most reliable among the top three providers. All this comes … Read more
Security Teams Struggle to Track Data as AI Expands Some 82% of cybersecurity professionals report visibility gaps in tracking sensitive data, exposing enterprises to growing cybersecurity risks. This comes from a new report from Bedrock Security, “The 2025 Enterprise Data Security Confidence Index.” It highlights organizations’ challenges in managing AI-driven data growth across complex cloud … Read more
New AI Security Solution Addresses Lateral Movement and Wire Fraud Risks Following our recent reports on AI-driven cyberattacks, Cowbell has introduced IdentityAI, an AI-powered tool designed to detect and mitigate identity-based threats. This solution aims to address the growing risks of business email compromise (BEC), lateral movement, and fraudulent wire transactions—issues that have led to … Read more
The cyber insurance market is stabilizing as cyber underwriting practices and pricing models mature. Rate volatility is decreasing, and coverage options are expanding. A new report from Risk Placement Services (RPS) highlights key trends shaping the market in early 2025. It touches on cybersecurity, data breaches, ransomware, AI-powered cyberattacks, and AI as a defensive tool, … Read more
Cybercrime Surges in 2024 Amid AI-Driven Attacks Cyberattacks targeting sensitive data surged in 2024, driven by AI-powered threats, ransomware evolution, and geopolitical conflicts. Deep Instinct’s 2025 Threat Report: The Changing Face of Global Threats highlights a 30% increase in global cyberattacks compared to 2023. Moving into the future – the report predicts a continued rise … Read more