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Not only are cyberthreats increasing, but they are also evolving at an unprecedented rate. To bypass traditional security measures, attackers are upskilling themselves and utilizing AI-driven techniques. As former Cisco CEO John Chambers aptly put it, “There are only two types of companies: those that have been hacked, and those that will be.” This fact highlights a critical issue: legacy cybersecurity strategies are finding it difficult to stay up with emerging threats.

Along with other cyberthreats, insider threats are one of the biggest dangers affecting enterprises today. Disgruntled employees, accidental data leaks, or compromised insiders can all cause serious harm, involving monetary losses, operational interruptions, and damage to one’s reputation. According to the 2024 IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024, insider-related incidents cost USD 4.99M on average.

Dr. Martin J. Kraemer discusses learning from The Word Economics Forum Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 report Last year, the British multinational corporation Arup lost about 20 million pounds after falling victim to a deepfake scam. A finance worker in their Hong Kong office carried out 15 transactions to seven different bank accounts after joining an online meeting, during which urgent financial requirements were discussed among senior leadership.

2024 saw the highest-ever amount of ransomware attacks, according to a new report from NCC Group. There were 5,263 observed ransomware incidents last year, with the LockBit gang accounting for ten percent (526) of these attacks. RansomHub was the second most active group, accounting for 501 attacks. Notably, the industrial sector was the most commonly targeted, accounting for 27% of ransomware attacks in 2024 (a 15% increase from 2023).

In early December 2024, the UK's National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) released its eighth Annual Review. While the report's primary focus is to recap the NCSC's activities over the past year, it also offers invaluable insights into how the UK thinks about and plans to act on cybersecurity. In this article, we'll look at a few of its key takeaways.

QR codes have revolutionized digital interactions, offering quick access to websites and services and adding a layer of security to many apps. These quick and seemingly innocent codes are everywhere — however, their widespread use has made them a prime target for scammers. The corruption QR codes leaves everyone vulnerable. However, there are simple methods to protect against this threat.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a U.S. government agency that develops and promotes standards, guidelines, and best practices to enhance information security and privacy. Recognized globally, NIST frameworks set the benchmark for building secure systems and managing cybersecurity risks.

Organizations today battle an ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, yet many security teams struggle to keep pace due to a critical skills gap and limited access to high-quality training. As teams are expected to do more with fewer resources, cybersecurity education is essential. At CrowdStrike, we’re committed to breaking down these barriers.

DeepSeek’s rapid ascent in the AI space has made it impossible to ignore. Its sophisticated models and AI assistant have captured global attention. And, while headlines focus on DeepSeek’s capabilities, STRIKE research exposes critical security flaws, hidden data flows, and unanswered questions about who has access to the data and why.

If you ask the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) how Australians feel about their country, their response would paint a rosy picture. For example, on average people around the world rate their satisfaction with their country at 6.7 out of 10. Australians rate their satisfaction at 7.1. The average electoral participation among nations is 69%, in Australia it’s 92%.