On March 10, 2025, Twitter users across the globe experienced widespread disruptions in service while attempting to access their accounts. The outage impacted users worldwide, but a significant portion of the disruptions were concentrated in the western regions, particularly the…
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Understanding Operational Technology Cyber Attacks: The Emerging Threat to Critical Infrastructure
In today’s hyper-connected world, the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital technologies have revolutionized industries across the globe. However, with this progress comes the growing threat of cyber attacks targeting Operational Technology (OT). These attacks pose serious risks to critical…
Why software upgrades on Smart Phones matters in Cybersecurity POV
In today’s world, smartphones have evolved from luxury gadgets to essential tools that we rely on for a variety of tasks. From communication and navigation to shopping, banking, and even medical purposes, these devices have become integral to our daily…
They’re Not Hacking Your Systems, They’re Hacking Your People: The AI-Powered Crisis We’re Ignoring
Business executives never think they’ll be victims of a cyberattack until it happens to them—and by that point, it’s already too late. Over the course of a few weeks, I had seen three companies fall victim to cybercrimes executed through…
AI and Automation: Key Pillars for Building Cyber Resilience
AI applications are embedded in our phones and becoming a vital part of life. To accelerate mainstream adoption, technology companies are inundating us with TV commercials to show the magic of AI. “Summarize a research report.” “Make this email sound…
Securing the Cloud Frontier: How Organizations Can Prepare for 2025 Threats
As organizations accelerate their cloud adoption for cost-efficiency, scalability, and faster service delivery, cybercriminals are taking notice. Cloud technology has become a cornerstone of modern business operations, offering unparalleled flexibility and innovation. However, with great promise of cloud technology can…
AI’s Edge in Cybersecurity: How It’s Detecting Threats Before They Happen
In November 2024, U.S. authorities charged multiple individuals for conducting cyberattacks on telecom and financial firms. They allegedly used phishing to steal credentials, breach networks, and exfiltrate data, leading to major security and financial losses. This incident highlights the escalating…
From Crisis to Confidence: Navigating Ransomware Incidents with Expert Guidance
Cybersecurity has become an important element of business continuity. Regardless of the industry, all organizations operate in increasingly hazardous environments, with significant threats like ransomware impacting millions of businesses every year. However, while these threats are very real, your business…
Cyber Resilience for Utilities in the Quantum Era: Preparing for the Future
Introduction Power, water, gas, and tribal utilities serve as the backbone of modern society, providing essential services that sustain daily life. However, these critical infrastructures face an escalating threat landscape characterized by cyberattacks that can disrupt services, compromise sensitive data,…
How Secure Are Cloud-Based Billing Systems? Addressing The Top Security Risks
Cybercriminals are constantly looking for ways to exploit financial data, and cloud-based billing systems have become a prime target. While these platforms offer automation, scalability and convenience, they also introduce security vulnerabilities that businesses must address. To fully benefit from…
What Risk Managers Need to Know About SIG 2025
During geopolitical tensions, supply-chain uncertainties, and fast-moving regulatory changes, organizations accelerate their risk-management programs, especially when mitigating risks inherent in business relationships with other organizations. With so many challenges and headwinds to face, risk managers are increasingly pressed to use…
Three Cybersecurity Shifts to Consider for the New Year
Steve Jobs famously said, “Let’s go invent tomorrow instead of worrying about what happened yesterday.” If the pace of change is any indicator, the tech industry took that sentiment and ran with it. We’re at the halfway point of the…
How AI Agents Keep Defenders Ahead of Attackers
Most organizations today struggle with the basic of things. They don’t know how many endpoints they have on their network. They don’t know if they have antivirus installed. If they get a simple alert they don’t know its cause or…
Four Ways Agentic AI Helps Lean Security Teams Defend Against Threats
Agentic AI is becoming a hot topic in the security community. This emerging technology has already taken other industries by storm, such as customer service, healthcare, and financial services. Many security teams are intrigued by the concept of AI-powered agents…
The Governance Model Required for Success in the Era of AI
A recent survey revealed that nearly three-quarters of business leaders plan to implement generative AI within the next 12 months. However, almost 80 percent were not confident in their ability to regulate access and governance of these AI applications, citing…
Future-Proofing Digital Payments: Five Strategies for AI-Driven Security
AI is rapidly transforming digital payments, revolutionizing money movement, and enhancing fraud detection. However, cybercriminals are using the same technology to launch deepfake scams, synthetic identities, and adaptive fraud techniques that evade traditional defenses. To outpace these evolving threats, financial…
AI Cyber Attacks to intensify on organizations
AI-driven cyberattacks targeted more than 87% of organizations in 2024, according to a study conducted by SoSafe, a German cybersecurity platform that helps enhance employee awareness of cybersecurity threats. The SoSafe 2025 Cybercrime Trends report highlights that 91% of security…
Avoiding the Single Point of Failure
In July of 2024, cybersecurity software company CrowdStrike pushed an update to millions of computers around the world. The update, which should have been perfunctory, caused widespread chaos as computers at airlines, hospitals, and other critical industries began to crash,…
Ransomware gangs are now sending threatening typed letters to victimized businesses
Over the years, ransomware attacks have followed a predictable pattern, with cybercriminal groups displaying ransom notes on the screens of victimized businesses. These notes typically demand payment within a specified period, often ranging from 10 to 45 days, threatening severe…
NHS Faces Cybersecurity Challenges Amid Windows 11 Upgrade Dilemma
The National Health Service (NHS) has long been plagued by cybersecurity controversies, with one of the most notable incidents being the 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack that crippled its IT infrastructure. Fast forward to 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across…