In cybercrimes’ cat-and-mouse game, criminals almost always leave digital breadcrumbs behind. Every leaked credential posted, boasted about, or sold on the dark web forms a trail. Investigators have long relied...

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Right now, somewhere out there, a synthetic identity is being created – convincing enough to get past a background check, open a bank account, or even get a loan. This...

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Cybercriminals today aren’t just targeting Fortune 500s. With nearly half of all cyber breaches affecting organizations with less than 1,000 employees, small to mid-sized enterprises have now emerged as a growing target....

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Cybercrime is no longer a collection of isolated hackers hiding in dark basements—it has become a global, professionalized economy. Today’s attackers don’t just write malware; they sell, lease, and market...

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Generative AI and multi-agent autonomous systems are transforming the enterprise IT stack, promising breakthroughs in efficiency, customer experience, and innovation. Yet, without disciplined, secure-by-design strategies embedded from the start, organizations...

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The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification’s (CMMC) reality check has arrived. After years of delays and speculation, enforcement moves from theory to action in November 2025 (next month as of this...

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Since 2004, Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been held every October to educate individuals, communities, and businesses on the fundamentals of cyber hygiene. What started as a broad effort focusing on...

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Executives are facing a defining challenge with artificial intelligence (AI): how to responsibly harness its power while defending against the risks it creates. AI can detect threats faster and improve...

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Smart meters are at the center of smart energy, designed to support real-time data exchange, remote diagnostics, and dynamic pricing. Built to last for up to 20 years, these devices...

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Cybersecurity risk management is under growing scrutiny—not just from internal stakeholders but from regulators, auditors, and customers. Yet many organizations still rely on outdated tools like spreadsheets to track and...

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No industry is spared from cyber-attacks. But some have greater consequences than others. When a hospital or medical group experiences a breach, people’s private and legally protected data can become...

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Let’s set the record straight: the greatest risk to most companies isn’t breaking news. It’s known weaknesses that are left unaddressed due to slow patching, poor segmentation, and lack of...

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When Fortune 500 breaches sardine headlines, the same tired mainstream narrative surfaces: “This breach will finally spark digital transformation.” Boards knee-jerk to respond, budgets balloon overnight, consultants ambulance chase with...

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It is challenging for traditional cybersecurity methods to keep up with the current rate of attack evolution. As companies expand their digital footprints, use AI, and implement cloud-native architectures, the...

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For those of us who’ve tracked the ever-shifting landscape of cybersecurity, the narrative has always been one of escalating threats met with evolving defenses. But today, a new, more intelligent...

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have issued urgent warnings about a growing wave of ransomware gangs and unsophisticated cyber actors targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. Recent attacks underscore...

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Cybersecurity has made remarkable strides over the past decade. We have seen the rise of AI-driven threat detection, cloud-native architecture, and real-time analytics. But amid all this innovation, one critical...

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For years, vishing (voice phishing) was the clumsy cousin of cybercrime, relying on crude robocalls and easily detectable scripts. That era is over. What was once a mere annoyance has...

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People making cybersecurity and disaster recovery (DR) decisions today often operate as if they’re in a vacuum. Their company has a need – perhaps they have to create a copy...

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The AI revolution is entering a critical new phase. It’s not just about the promise of AI anymore, but also about the new vulnerabilities it introduces. As a cybersecurity leader,...

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