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DDoS
DDoS attacks serve as instruments of political influence and disruption

In the first half of 2025, there were 8,062,971 DDoS attacks worldwide, with EMEA taking the brunt at 3.2 million attacks, according to Netscout. Peak attacks reached speeds …

gamer
How gaming experience can help with a cybersecurity career

Many people might not think that playing video games could help build a career in cybersecurity. Yet the skills gained through gaming, even if they don’t seem relevant at …

investment
AI will drive purchases this year, but not without questions

AI is moving into security operations, but CISOs are approaching it with a mix of optimism and realism. A new report from Arctic Wolf shows that most organizations are …

Google
Boards are being told to rethink their role in cybersecurity

Boards of directors are being told that cybersecurity is now central to business resilience and growth, and that they must engage more directly in the way their organizations …

AI
AI can’t deliver without trusted, well-governed information

While enterprise IT leaders recognize the transformative potential of AI, a gap in information readiness is causing their organizations to struggle in securing, governing, and …

Infosec products of the month
Infosec products of the month: August 2025

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Black Kite, Brivo, Cloudflare, Descope, Doppel, Druva, Elastic, ExtraHop, …

maritime cybersecurity
Maritime cybersecurity is the iceberg no one sees coming

Maritime transport, the backbone of global trade, is adapting to shifting economic, political, and technological conditions. Advances in technology have improved efficiency, …

target
How CISOs are balancing risk, pressure and board expectations

AI has moved to the top of the CISO agenda. Three in five CISOs see generative AI as a security risk, with many worried about sensitive data leaking through public tools. At …

open-source cybersecurity tools
Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: August 2025

This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. Buttercup: …

Doppel Simulation
What CISOs can learn from Doppel’s new AI-driven social engineering simulation

Doppel has introduced a new product called Doppel Simulation, which expands its platform for defending against social engineering. The tool uses autonomous AI agents to create …

smartphone
Social media apps that aggressively harvest user data

Both domestic and foreign technology companies collect vast amounts of Americans’ personal data through mobile applications, according to Incogni. Some apps leverage data for …

energy sector
The energy sector has no time to wait for the next cyberattack

The energy sector remains a major target for cybercriminals. Beyond disrupting daily routines, a power outage can undermine economic stability and public safety. Rising demand …

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