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Hackers are using encryption less often and are choosing data theft and extortion instead. A new white paper, “Ransomware 2026,” from Symantec and the Carbon Black Threat Hunter Team, tracks this shift. Released on January 14, the report connects the change to higher profits, faster operations, and less complexity for attackers. Record High Counts Mask … Read more
“Hubris, thy name is ‘The backups are fine.’” A new Dell Technologies report points out a persistent gap in how organizations put cyber resilience into practice. Almost all say they have a strategy, but less than 40% consider it fully mature and always improving. The report also reveals a perception issue: 63% of respondents think … Read more
With 2026 upon us, demand for cyber insurance remains high, and premiums continue to grow. Gallagher’s latest outlook describes the market as “robust” and expects it to keep expanding. At the same time, the report highlights growing systemic risk, rapid regulatory changes, and the increasing influence of AI. The report describes 2025 as a year … Read more
Healthcare cybersecurity continues to face serious challenges, directly affecting hospitals and patient care. Following cyberattacks at Change Healthcare and Ascension, Fortified Health Security predicts that future attacks will be smaller but more frequent. The 2026 Horizon Report reviews data from January 2024 to December 2025, using information from the HHS Office for Civil Rights, NIST … Read more
A recent cyber incident that shut down 100s of Porsche vehicles across Russia pointed out the vulnerability of connected vehicle security. Concern over events like this has influenced the automotive industry’s cybersecurity approach. Today, Škoda announced it is strengthening its defenses by partnering with Upstream. For automakers and drivers alike, modern car fleets are complex … Read more