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DBIR 2024: AI Fuels more Cyber Threats though its Impact Remains Limited

Jun 9, 2025 By Iratxe Vazquez In WatchGuard
The use of artificial intelligence in cyberattacks is now a growing concern. From the automated creation of malware to more sophisticated phishing campaigns, AI’s ability to enhance the scale and effectiveness of threats has become a cause for alarm. However, Version’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) states that only 2% of analyzed data breaches directly involved the use of this technology.
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Not All Surprises Are Sweet: 5 Hidden Cyber Threats

Jun 6, 2025 By Adam Winston In WatchGuard
At first glance, a donut is harmless, maybe even delightful. But take a bite, and you might find something unexpected inside. Raspberry? Custard? Malware? Okay, maybe not malware (hopefully), but that’s exactly how many cyber threats operate: they hide in plain sight, waiting for the moment you drop your guard. This Donut Day, we’re taking a light-hearted look at five cyber threats that appear harmless but pack a punch.
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AI Applications in Cybersecurity with Adam Winston - The 443 Podcast - Episode 331

Jun 3, 2025 By WatchGuard Technologies In WatchGuard
This week on the podcast, recent guest Adam Winston hops back on to continue our discussion on Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity. This week, we focus on how attackers are using AI, what to worry about and what not to lose sleep over, and guidance for evaluating AI for use within your own organization. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.
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AI and Human Expertise: A Key Alliance in Cybersecurity

Jun 2, 2025 By Linda Kerr In WatchGuard
While many cybersecurity tasks - like log monitoring, event correlation, or alert classification - are repetitive and operational, they can be exhausting for professionals in the field. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key enabler for automating processes, reducing false positives, and optimizing incident prioritization. However, this does not mean cybersecurity can do without essential human abilities such as creativity and critical thinking.
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Identity Theft Is a Growing Business Threat: 5 Real-World Security Essentials

May 29, 2025 By Carlos Arnal In WatchGuard
Identity theft is no longer just a problem affecting individual users – it’s a serious business threat. When companies lack a comprehensive, centralized security strategy, they remain exposed to identity-based attacks. Add to this the challenge of protecting both personal and corporate data in hybrid or remote work environments, and the risk becomes even more difficult to manage. According to the U.S.
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The Psychology of Deception: How to Protect Yourself from Cyber Fraud

May 26, 2025 By Manu Santamaría Delgado In WatchGuard
Cybersecurity typically focuses on technical defenses against threats. However, the study of deception can show how cybercriminals exploit human nature for their gain. Scamming is central in many cyberattacks, such as phishing, social engineering, and disinformation campaigns. We can gain insight into how these mechanisms work by mapping the emotions that bad actors aim to trigger in their victims.
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Signal and TeleMessage - The 443 Podcast - Episode 330

May 26, 2025 By WatchGuard Technologies In WatchGuard
This week on the podcast, we cover Coinbase's recent filing with the SEC that described an insider threat event that led to a ransomware extortion. After that, we dive into Signal and other secure messaging apps, how they protect communications, and how other apps can undermine those protections. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.
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Turn your weakest link into your strongest security ally

May 23, 2025 By Martha Simpson In WatchGuard
IT and security professionals should remember that they are specialists in their field with additional training and expertise in managing computer systems. Just because end users in other departments aren’t up to your level doesn’t mean they are a lost cause. In fact, your non-technical end users are a critical piece of your security program, acting as your eyes and ears to spot threats early and sound the alarm.
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