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Credential Abuse, Off-Hours Ransomware, And Rapid Active Directory Targeting Drive Global Risk Cybersecurity incidents rooted in identity abuse now dominate the global threat landscape, according to the newly released 2026 Sophos Active Adversary Report. Sophos analyzed 661 incident response and managed detection cases across 70 countries. The data covers November 1, 2024, through October 31, … Read more
The new Cyber Security Report 2026 from Check Point Research shows that threats are growing faster and more complex. In 2025, investigators saw criminals automate scams, speed up attacks, and run ransomware operations more efficiently. AI is a key driver, helping with persuasion, information gathering, and malware creation. Insurers and CISOs now see more frequent … Read more
“Leap and the net will appear,” urges action before certainty arrives. The Identity Underground’s Annual Pulse 2026 report says 97% lack full preparedness for AI-driven identity attacks. Given the maturity of AI investment, leaders now seem to be hoping the net shows, or is set up, quickly to address AI risk. (EDITORIAL NOTE: It’s not … Read more
At 2:13 p.m., the invoice printer jammed, phones kept ringing, and every screen froze at a login prompt. The owner tried their usual password, but it failed repeatedly. In that quiet moment, business stopped, and costs rose. According to Guardz, about half of U.S. SMBs have already faced a cyberattack. Guardz surveyed 800 U.S.-based SMB … Read more
New Report Warns of Rising Cyberattack Risk When Staff Switch Off “When the cat’s away, the mice will play.” Or for the scholars, in Latin, “Dum felis dormit, mus gaudet et exsi litantro” captures the mood of today’s threat actors. When security teams nap for holidays or corporate shakeups, attackers celebrate, nay, “rejoice”. A new … Read more