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Enterprises walk a tightrope between AI innovation and security

AI/ML tool usage surged globally in 2024, with enterprises integrating AI into operations and employees embedding it in daily workflows, according to Zscaler. The report …

cloud
Cloud providers aren’t delivering on security promises

Security concerns around cloud environments has prompted 44% of CISOs to change cloud service provider, according to Arctic Wolf. This is being driven by the fact that 24% …

database
53% of security teams lack continuous and up-to-date visibility

Enterprises lack visibility into their own data, creating security risks that are compounding as organizations and their employees increase AI adoption, according to Bedrock …

Biohazard
AI will make ransomware even more dangerous

Ransomware is the top predicted threat for 2025, which is especially concerning given 38% of security professionals say ransomware will become even more dangerous when powered …

fraud
Scammers cash in on tax season

AI-powered phishing emails, deepfake phone calls, and fake tax prep websites are making tax scams more convincing and costly than ever, according to McAfee. Cybercriminals are …

supply chain
Chinese military-linked companies dominate US digital supply chain

Despite growing national security concerns and government restrictions, Chinese military-linked companies remain deeply embedded in the US digital supply chain, according to …

leaked secrets
70% of leaked secrets remain active two years later

Long-lived plaintext credentials have been involved in most breaches over the last several years, according to GitGuardian. When valid credentials, such as API keys, …

CISO
Most organizations change policies to reduce CISO liability risk

93% of organizations made policy changes over the preceding 12 months to address concerns about increased personal liability for CISOs, according to Fastly. This includes two …

passkeys
Goodbye passwords? Enterprises ramping up passkey adoption

87% of companies have, or are in the midst of, rolling out passkeys with goals tied to improved user experience, enhanced security, and compliance, according to the FIDO …

GenAI
89% of enterprise AI usage is invisible to the organization

Organizations have zero visibility into 89% of AI usage, despite security policies according to a LayerX report. 71% of connections to GenAI tools are done using personal …

identity fraud
Online crime-as-a-service skyrockets with 24,000 users selling attack tools

The growth of AI-based technology has introduced new challenges, making remote identity verification systems more vulnerable to attacks, according to iProov. Innovative and …

malware
300% increase in endpoint malware detections

The third quarter of 2024 saw a dramatic shift in the types of malware detected at network perimeters, according to a new WatchGuard report. The report’s key findings include …

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