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Deepfakes question our ability to discern reality
As deepfakes become increasingly sophisticated and accessible, their potential for misuse in areas such as cybercrime, misinformation campaigns, and identity theft continues …
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When risky cybersecurity behavior becomes a habit among employees
While the majority of employees avoid risky behaviors, a small subset makes them a habit, posing a significant cybersecurity challenge, according to Mimecast. 48% of employees …
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The real cost of data breaches for businesses
This article presents key findings from 2024 reports on data breaches. Breaches are taking longer to resolve and are becoming more costly for organizations. With recovery …
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Machine identities are the next big target for attackers
86% of organizations had a security incident related to their cloud native environment within the last year, according to Venafi. As a result, 53% of organizations had to …
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Cybercriminals tighten their grip on organizations
Cybercriminals are using a variety of new methods to target organizations across industries. In this article, we examine the most pressing trends and findings from the 2024 …
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iOS devices more exposed to phishing than Android
The mobile threat landscape continues to grow at an alarming rate as cybercrime groups shift their tactics and target mobile devices in the early stages of their attacks, …
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AI-driven scams are about to get a lot more convincing
McAfee’s predictions for 2025 highlight emerging threats that consumers may encounter as cybercriminals exploit advanced AI technology. From hyper-realistic deepfakes …
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US charges suspected LockBit ransomware developer
The US Department of Justice has unsealed charges against Rostislav Panev, 51, a dual Russian and Israeli national, suspected of being a developer for the LockBit ransomware …
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How companies can fight ransomware impersonations
As these threat actors become increasingly strategic and harder to detect, organizations must take all measures to protect their data, including cybersecurity training. In …
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Ukrainian hacker gets prison for infostealer operations
Ukrainian national Mark Sokolovsky was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for one count of conspiracy to commit computer intrusion. According to court documents, he …
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Ransomware in 2024: New players, bigger payouts, and smarter tactics
In 2024, ransomware remained the top cybersecurity threat to organizations worldwide. New groups filled the void left by law enforcement crackdowns, targeting businesses with …
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Consumers wrongly attribute all data breaches to cybercriminals
Breaches in 2024 had less impact on consumers’ trust in brands compared to the previous year (a 6.5% decrease from 62% in 2023 to 58% in 2024), according to a recent Vercara …
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