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The Role and Benefits of AI in Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

APRIL 13, 2025

Cyber threats evolve daily, often outpacing traditional security measures. On defense, AI analyzes network traffic, detects anomalies, and responds to threats in real time. Unlike traditional signature-based systems, AI excels at identifying new and unknown cyber threats, making security stronger and more adaptive.

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Malware Exploiting IoT Devices on the Rise, SonicWall Warns

Penetration Testing

JULY 30, 2024

SonicWall has published its mid-year Cyber Threat Report for 2024. In the first half of the year, there was a significant increase in supply chain attacks, a rise in malware targeting Internet of Things... The post Malware Exploiting IoT Devices on the Rise, SonicWall Warns appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Securing Public Sector Against IoT Malware in 2024

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

The rapid proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) represents vast opportunities for the public sector. However, as IoT innovation and adoption grows, so do the associated security risks. However, as IoT innovation and adoption grows, so do the associated security risks.

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Manufacturing needs to adopt a Zero Trust approach to mitigate increased cyber threats

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Manufacturing needs to adopt a Zero Trust approach to mitigate increased cyber threats. Nowadays, any organization is heavily and deeply connected to the Internet: local, distributed and cloud environments, a plethora of machines, devices and Internet of Things (IoTs), and above all, numerous “work from anywhere” employees.

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The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure. With that in mind, Thales has launched the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report Critical Infrastructure Edition, which includes responses from 300 security leaders and practitioners within critical infrastructure organizations. Thu, 07/21/2022 - 12:28. Data Security.

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Sophisticated Attacks Against Mobile Devices Surge 187%

SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2023

However, as reliance on mobile technology grows, so does the risk of cyber threats targeting these devices. Cybersecurity firm Zimperium recently released its 2023 Global Mobile Threat Report 2023 , revealing a concerning increase in sophisticated attacks targeting mobile devices.

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Bitdefender 2020 Consumer Threat Landscape Report – Attackers Increasingly Target the Human Layer

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APRIL 5, 2021

Bitdefender this week has published its annual Consumer Threat Landscape Report for 2020 underscoring some of the most prevalent cyber threats targeting regular users today. These new changes and trends in the threat landscape will likely spill over into 2021. Aligned efforts to capitalize on COVID-19.

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2022: The threat landscape is paved with faster and more complex attacks with no signs of stopping

Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

In 2021, we witnessed so many competing shifts, many of which we detailed early on in our 2021 BrightCloud® Threat Report. In particular, we witnessed an increase in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and a surge in the usage of the internet of things (IoT). Experience our award-winning protection for yourself.

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Access Management is Essential for Strengthening OT Security

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 23, 2022

The alert detailed cyber threats which can lead to ransomware, data theft and disruption of healthcare services. However, and despite receiving notable attention, only 56% of healthcare companies have formal ransomware response plans, reports the Thales 2022 Data Threats Report. Transportation sector.

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Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, so own it, secure it and protect It

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2019

For more information on the history of cybersecurity, see our infographic below, “Catch Me If You Can: Cyber-threats and Cyber-security as a constant feature throughout 50 years of technological change”. No organization is immune to data security threats. Why Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Important.

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2022 Security Challenges and 2023 Security Predictions

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

According to the SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, the global volume of ransomware is increasing by 98%. IoT and DoS. IoT/OT and DoS attack vectors were key areas in 2022 for an attack. Although this number is down from 105% increase in 2021 the frequency and dollars spent continue to grow.

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What is a Cyberattack? Types and Defenses

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

The 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report found that all types of cyberattacks increased in 2021. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 billion malware attacks were identified by the report. Also read: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions. Ransomware.

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Are Data Breaches the New Reality for Retail?

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The more that new technologies like cloud, big data, Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile payments are used to provide an exceptional customer experience, the bigger the cybersecurity challenge. The report shows that 95 percent of U.S. In fact, this year’s report showed a massive increase in data breaches, with 50 percent of U.S.

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Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up?

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Cloud services offer security mechanisms to protect against cyber threats, however, data security challenges in the cloud remain relevant and require special attention. IoT devices and connected systems allow for real-time monitoring and control, but they also introduce vulnerabilities if not properly secured.

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Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up?

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Cloud services offer security mechanisms to protect against cyber threats, however, data security challenges in the cloud remain relevant and require special attention. IoT devices and connected systems allow for real-time monitoring and control, but they also introduce vulnerabilities if not properly secured.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Study Raises Open Source Security Red Flags, as Cyber Agencies Offer Prevention Tips Against Telecom Spying Attacks

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Thats according to Corvus Insurances Q3 2024 Cyber Threat Report , which said many of the ransomware attacks in Q3 leveraged outdated VPN software and poorly protected VPN gateways.

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How Cybersecurity Can Save Critical Infrastructure

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 12, 2024

Thales surveyed 367 CI businesses from 18 countries around the world to understand the trends, threats and the progress made in the cybersecurity domain. What Are the Key Report Findings? 15% of the CI organizations have experienced a breach in the last 12 months, with ransomware being the biggest threat.

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2025 Cybersecurity Predictions: Not Getting Easier; But There is Hope

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

and its allies must keep up; GenAI; mobile threats; RaaS makes it easier for the bad actors; non-human identity management; OT, IoT, and IIoT security and threats; cyber resiliency; SOC models; and improving cybersecurity education and programming. What the Practitioners Predict Jake Bernstein, Esq.,

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Maintaining Cybersecurity During Rapid Digital Transformation

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Bringing automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to the workplace as part of digital transformation has many benefits. The evolving cyber threat landscape. Guide: The Unkown Threat Report. The challenges of digital transformation and cybersecurity. Featured: .

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How to Accelerate Government Transformation by Reducing Risk, Complexity, and Cost

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 27, 2022

From smart cities and digital IDs to open government and better governance, the Cloud, Big Data, IoT and Artificial Intelligence have enabled a wide range of digital government initiatives. The escalating risk of cyber threat. Big transformation of big government. Government. Cloud Security. Data Security.

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The Role and Benefits of AI in Cybersecurity

Malware Exploiting IoT Devices on the Rise, SonicWall Warns

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Securing Public Sector Against IoT Malware in 2024

Manufacturing needs to adopt a Zero Trust approach to mitigate increased cyber threats

The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure

Sophisticated Attacks Against Mobile Devices Surge 187%

Bitdefender 2020 Consumer Threat Landscape Report – Attackers Increasingly Target the Human Layer

2022: The threat landscape is paved with faster and more complex attacks with no signs of stopping

Access Management is Essential for Strengthening OT Security

Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, so own it, secure it and protect It

2022 Security Challenges and 2023 Security Predictions

What is a Cyberattack? Types and Defenses

Are Data Breaches the New Reality for Retail?

Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up?

Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up?

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Study Raises Open Source Security Red Flags, as Cyber Agencies Offer Prevention Tips Against Telecom Spying Attacks

How Cybersecurity Can Save Critical Infrastructure

2025 Cybersecurity Predictions: Not Getting Easier; But There is Hope

Maintaining Cybersecurity During Rapid Digital Transformation

How to Accelerate Government Transformation by Reducing Risk, Complexity, and Cost

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