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A new report from ESET has found that most nation-state threat actors rely on spear phishing as a primary initial access technique. In the second and third quarters of 2024, state-sponsored APTs from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea used social engineering attacks to compromise their targets. Iranian threat actors continued conducting cyber espionage against countries across the Middle East, Europe, and the US. They also expanded their targeting to hit financial companies in Africa.

Few industries evolve as rapidly as technology—and the world of cybercrime is no exception. While businesses may hesitate to adopt new technologies due to regulatory pressures or security concerns, threat actors in the cybercrime space – who are free from ethical scruples or legal worries – are constantly innovating. This trend has only accelerated with the rise of Generative AI, which has democratized cybercrime by enabling attackers of all skill levels to launch sophisticated attacks.

Scammers have leapt at the opportunity to exploit vulnerable UK residents by sending bogus messages telling them they need to take action to receive help with their winter heating bills. In July, the UK's new Labour Government announced that it was limiting who was eligible for assistance with their winter fuel bills by making eligibility means-tested.

When tasked with the IT security of an organization, it can be easy to get bogged down in particulars and definitions and lose heart before you’ve even begun. With a plethora of terms to learn, details to secure, and moving parts to keep track of, building an effective cybersecurity strategy is no simple task. It requires a great deal of effort, planning, and coordination.

As I celebrate my first year as head of product management at Graylog, I’ve had the unique privilege of re-immersing myself in the world of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) from a new perspective. The past year has underscored one critical lesson: staying competitive in SIEM isn’t about adding features; it’s about finding fresh approaches to meet the real needs of security teams.

As AI continues to mature, we’re beginning to see AI-powered capabilities fall into distinct categories that serve different functions across the enterprise. From help tools like copilots that assist users, to conversational bots providing AI-driven chat support, and efficiency-focused agents that automate complex tasks, these categories reveal the unique ways AI is transforming business operations.

As IT infrastructure evolves, selecting the right partners and solutions means more than just keeping up with technology trends. For IT decision makers, these choices can impact the security and growth of your business operations. Network demands are constantly changing, so finding a solution that can deliver consistent performance and advanced data protection can be key. By focusing on customer success, Fortinet has consistently met the challenges of their customers and has driven innovation.

This January, the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) will come into force, along with a number of other EU crypto regulations, and it is poised to usher in a new era for technology providers – in both the traditional and digital asset markets. Fireblocks is ready for this transition, and we’ve been helping our clients prepare for the new digital asset regulations in recent months as the deadlines approach.

The cybersecurity landscape is sadly brimming with tools that address narrow, specific problems, leading to a phenomenon known as “Point Solutions.” While these tools can offer precise capabilities, they have significant drawbacks in the modern, cloud-native world. A glut of isolated tools contributes to operational complexity, wasted resources, and missed opportunities for cohesive, unified defense strategies.

Security service edge (SSE) is an infrastructure modernization project CIOs, Infrastructure and Operations (I&O), and Networking leaders should have firmly on their radar. A new study from Forrester Consulting assesses the potential business value and benefits of Netskope One SSE. The research discovered that all of the top three benefits (which combine to account for 63.5% of the total economic impact of Netskope One SSE) related to network, infrastructure and operations.