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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
It is billed as “the most anticipated cybersecurity report of the year.” It is the CrowdStrike 2025 Global Threat Report. The report reveals an alarming rise in cyber threats, with adversaries refining their strategies at an unprecedented pace. It highlights major trends shaping the global cybersecurity landscape, from China’s intensified cyber activities to generative AI-driven … Read more
Infostealers and Ransomware Surge as Cybercriminals Expand Tactics Cybercrime has reached “an unprecedented level of sophistication,” according to KELA’s State of Cybercrime 2024 cybersecurity report. The study highlights how cybercriminals are forming alliances, adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and exploiting vulnerabilities at a scale never seen before. A Year of Alarming Growth in Cyber Threats Infostealer … Read more
Cybercriminals Exploit Trusted Services for Attacks Cybercriminals increasingly exploit legitimate online services to mask their attacks, according to Mimecast’s Global Threat Intelligence Report (H2 2024). The report highlights a rise in phishing, ransomware, and nation-state-backed cyber operations across global cyber threats. Hackers are leveraging platforms like Microsoft’s OneDrive, Google Docs, and Dropbox to host malicious … Read more
A recent CyberArk study found that 30% of employees share workplace passwords, creating an MFA security gap. The study surveyed 14,003 employees across six countries and revealed that 49% reuse passwords across multiple work applications, creating additional vulnerabilities. Findings like these are not new, and they highlight the ongoing risks businesses face. Risks that are … Read more