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The energy sector is ground zero for global cyber activity

A new study from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology shows how geopolitical tensions shape cyberattacks on power grids, fuel systems, and other critical infrastructure. How the research was done Researchers reviewed major cyber threat databases including MITRE ATT&CK Groups, CSIS,…

GPT needs to be rewired for security

LLMs and agentic systems already shine at everyday productivity, including transcribing and summarizing meetings, extracting action items, prioritizing critical emails, and even planning travel. But in the SOC (where mistakes have real cost), today’s models stumble on work that demands…

Underwriting is shifting to AI-driven, real-time decisions by 2030

Underwriting is undergoing a major transformation as financial institutions push for faster decisions, better fraud detection, and greater personalization, according to a new global Experian report. By 2030, credit decisions are expected to become embedded in everyday transactions, with artificial…

Siemens simplifies OT security with virtualized, encrypted connectivity

Siemens launched SINEC Secure Connect, the zero trust security platform designed for operational technology (OT) networks. The software solution virtualizes network structures using overlay networks. It enables Machine-to-Machine, Machine-to-Cloud, and Machine-to-Datacenter connections, plus secure remote access to industrial systems, all…

Hackers love LOTL, this approach shuts them down

Every time cyber defenders and companies discover new ways to block intrusions, attackers change their tactics and find a way around the defenses. “Living off the Land” (LOTL) is a prime example: since many detection tools became good at flagging…

Biometric spoofing isn’t as complex as it sounds

Biometric technologies were originally designed to improve security and streamline authentication, but they’re often misused in ways most people don’t notice. Like any system, biometrics has weaknesses that attackers can exploit. Biometric spoofing isn’t as complex as it sounds. It’s…

Ransomware remains the leading cause of costly cyber claims

Cyber threats are shifting in 2025, and while large companies are still targets, attackers are turning their attention to smaller and mid-sized firms. According to Allianz’s Cyber Security Resilience 2025 report, hardened defenses at major corporates have pushed criminals to…