Extortion and Ransomware Drive Over Half of Cyberattacks, Microsoft Warns in 2025 Digital Defense Report

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A New Era of Cyber Threats An increasingly evident arms race is unfolding in cyberspace. Algorithms duel, AI fights AI, and every click could spark a crisis. Microsoft’s new Digital Defense Report 2025 warns that the digital battlefield has gone fully commercial — and cash, not chaos, is the new currency of attack. In 2025, … Read more

CyberArk, Device Authority, and Microsoft Secure IoT for Manufacturers with Zero Trust

New Collaboration Aims to Reduce Cyber Risks in Industrial IoT CyberArk, Device Authority, and Microsoft have launched a security solution to improve connected device authentication in manufacturing and secure IoT for manufacturers. The system integrates Zero Trust principles to protect industrial IoT (IIoT) and operational technology (OT) from cyber threats. Are they who they say … Read more

Balancing Openness and Security: The Cybersecurity Challenge in Education

The education sector faces an escalating cybersecurity threat as schools and universities increasingly rely on digital infrastructure. In 2023 alone, cyberattacks exposed vulnerabilities in major school systems, underscoring the urgent need for stronger defenses. For example, the MOVEit breach compromised the personal information of students and staff across 3,500 U.S. schools. At the same time, … Read more

Cybersecurity Threats Escalate: Microsoft Warns of Increasingly Sophisticated Attacks in 2024

Microsoft’s latest Digital Defense Report highlights an alarming rise in the complexity and scale of cyber threats, urging a collective defense strategy to counter both state-sponsored and criminal attacks. The Digital Defense Report 2024 provides an in-depth overview of the latest changes in the global cybersecurity landscape. The report outlines significant shifts in the nature … Read more

Ransomware, AI, and Nation-States: Inside Microsoft’s 2024 Cybersecurity Report

The Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2024 paints a vivid and alarming picture of the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, where cybercriminals and nation-state actors leverage more sophisticated tools and tactics. The report highlights the devastating impact of cyberattacks, from ransomware crippling 389 healthcare institutions in the US, leading to delayed medical procedures and risking lives, … Read more

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