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An AI would probably try to get you to use “shocking truth” in the headline. It should no longer be shocking; it is simply the truth. Like a car or a hammer, artificial intelligence (AI) is a tool. It can help build or destroy. It can help the getaway or chase the criminal. The user … Read more
It is billed as “the most anticipated cybersecurity report of the year.” It is the CrowdStrike 2025 Global Threat Report. The report reveals an alarming rise in cyber threats, with adversaries refining their strategies at an unprecedented pace. It highlights major trends shaping the global cybersecurity landscape, from China’s intensified cyber activities to generative AI-driven … Read more
We’ve reported on the rise of “fraudulent instruction” scams and concerns they raise for the cyber insurance industry. This one targeted the campaign of Senator Jerry Moran (R, Kansas). “Cybercriminals targeted the accounting firm employed by Moran For Kansas and money was wired to fraudulent bank accounts,” Moran for Kansas spokesperson Tom Brandt told NBC … Read more
The report asserts the industry is putting too much emphasis on MFA as a defense when more attacks come via social engineering or unpatched software and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)-involved attacks — none of which can be prevented solely by MFA. “MFA is good, it significantly reduces the risk of many types of popular attacks … Read more