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A company’s computer system is like a building with many locked doors. Credentials, such as keys and passwords, allow access. When these credentials are compromised, criminals can get in easily and cause problems quickly. This risk is now common in wholesale, retail, and their vendors. Black Kite’s 2026 Wholesale & Retail Report links this danger … Read more
AI adoption races ahead as CEOs push the pedal, but CISOs pump the brakes, warning of cyber risk. The tension is familiar: CISOs continue to face uphill battles aligning boards with swift, emerging threats. AXIS Capital Holdings Limited released new research comparing how CEOs and CISOs in the U.S. and U.K. view AI. The study … Read more
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