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Resisting The New-New-Shiny Thing Is Hard! UpGuard’s new “State of Shadow AI” report lands with a jolt. The study shows widespread use of unapproved Artificial Intelligence at work. “8 out of 10 employees” use unauthorized tools, according to the companion press release. Security leaders participate, too. “68% of security leaders… admit to incorporating unauthorized AI,” … Read more
British retailer Marks & Spencer has started receiving substantial cyber insurance claims payouts from its April cyberattack. “Insurance income proceeds of £100.0m (app. $132 million), in respect of the incident, recorded centrally in adjusted profit,” the Company reported in its November 5th earnings report. But headlines on the report focused on the dramatic decrease in … Read more
Email: The Modern Business Lifeline Under Siege From handwritten letters to telegrams and fax machines, business communication has always relied on trust and speed. Email revolutionized that; it is instant, global, and indispensable. But with that dependence comes danger: more than a third of all spam emails are designed to harm, according to VIPRE Security … Read more
Retail ransomware attacks have been in the news. Co-op’s shutdown exposed a coverage gap; it carried no cyber insurance. Marks & Spencer, insured, saw its statutory profit plunge 99% to £3.4m and received £100m in insurance payments. Sam’s Club (Walmart), Victoria’s Secret, Dollar Tree, the list could go on. Sophos’ new report, “State of Ransomware … Read more
A Personal Entry Point: Mom, MFA, And Plain Language Kimber Spradlin begins with her mother. “Even my mom knows what MFA is,” she says. Her mother enabled two-factor authentication on every banking app. That small act signals progress. It also frames Spradlin’s core message. Cybersecurity awareness starts with understanding and clear communication. People act when … Read more