When ransomware cripples a business’s systems or stealthy malware slips past defenses, the first instinct is to get everything back online as quickly as possible. That urgency is understandable — Cybersecurity Ventures estimates ransomware damage costs $156 million per day. But businesses cannot let speed overshadow the more pressing need to understand exactly what happened,..

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In Star Trek, the Kobayashi Maru simulation is an unwinnable test faced by Starfleet cadet captains. The only way to “win” is to accept that you can’t. It’s a test of character — forcing cadet captains to choose between impossible options and live with the consequences. In many ways, our roles as cybersecurity leaders is the..

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Today’s data centers are hardened facilities with layered access controls, surveillance, redundancy and security teams focused on keeping threats out. Yet, even the most secure environment can be compromised by a single moment of trust, such as a legitimate-looking email that prompts someone to click a link. That’s the modern cybersecurity paradox. The perimeter can..

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The numbers tell a stark story: $1.42 billion lost across 149 documented incidents in 2024 due to smart contract vulnerabilities, with access control flaws accounting for $953.2 million in damages alone. While the Web3 community debates the perfect AI solution for smart contract security, billions continue to drain from protocols that could have been protected..

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There is a rise in cybersecurity threats in today’s rapidly changing digital landscape. Organizations have struggled to safeguard sensitive data and systems from ransomware and breaches. In fact, about 87% of security professionals report that AI-based cyberattacks are plaguing organizations worldwide. Traditional cybersecurity solutions are effective to a degree. However, they tend to be limited..

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