AI creates a dilemma for companies: Don’t implement it yet, and you might miss out on productivity gains and other potential benefits; but do it wrong, and you might expose your business and clients to unmitigated risks. This is where a new wave of “security for AI” startups come in, with the premise that these … Read more
By Byron V Acohido Continuing our look back at 2024, part two of Last Watchdog’s year-ender roundtable turns its focus to emerging threats vs. evolving defense tactics. Part two of a four-part series The explosion of AI-driven phishing, insider threats, and business logic abuse has forced a shift toward more proactive, AI-enhanced defenses. The drivers … Read more
Companies often struggle with how to respond to cybersecurity incidents. According to one recent poll, only three out of five organizations have an incident response plan in place, and only around a third do regular drills to ensure that their plans remain effective. The consequences of poor incident response are costly. The International Monetary Fund … Read more
The cyber threat landscape in 2024 presents evolving challenges as attackers become more sophisticated. Below is an overview of the most pressing threats and their implications for organisations: 1) Social Engineering Social engineering exploits human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities. Common tactics include phishing emails, pretexting, and baiting, designed to manipulate individuals into disclosing sensitive … Read more
New research from Armis identified the riskiest connected assets posing threats to global businesses. The findings highlight the risks of being introduced to organisations through a variety of connected assets across device classes and emphasise a need for a comprehensive security strategy to protect an organisation’s entire attack surface in real-time. Nadir Izrael “Continuing to … Read more
