The United Kingdom is poised to implement a significant shift in its approach to tackling ransomware attacks, with a formal ban on ransomware payments set to be enforced. This ban will apply specifically to public and critical infrastructure sectors, which…
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The convergence of geopolitics and cybersecurity: Five predictions for 2025
With continued advancements in AI, the threat landscape is evolving quicker and more regularly than ever before. Combining this with persistent macro-economic pressures and a change in leadership across multiple countries, the world around us is undergoing huge changes. In…
AI, automation, and web scraping set to disrupt the digital world in 2025, says Oxylabs
Oxylabs experts predict AI-driven web scraping, multi-agent systems, and evolving regulations will reshape industries and drive automation in 2025 The development of artificial intelligence (AI) depends on public web data, which is used in large volumes for training algorithms. Experts…
2025 Cybersecurity Predictions
With the ever-increasing rise of software supply chain attacks, 2025 marks a pivotal year for organizations to step up and lead in managing third-party risks rather than falling behind. According to Verizon’s “2024 Data Breach Investigations Report” attackers increased their…
2025 AI Insights: Threat Detection and Response
In 2024, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have led to increasingly sophisticated threat actor exploits, such as deepfake technology used in misinformation campaigns and AI-driven phishing attacks that mimic legitimate communications. As we approach 2025, significant transformations in the use…
Pleasure giving toys can be remotely Cyber Attacked
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology of the United Kingdom has issued a critical warning to the public, particularly in developed nations, about the potential dangers associated with internet-connected devices, including pleasure-enhancing gadgets and smart toys. Recent research by…
How Startups Can Defend Against Existing AI Cyber Threats
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, offering startups powerful tools for innovation and growth. However, the same AI technologies also empower cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks, putting startups at significant risk. Startups often lack the robust cybersecurity resources of…
Ransomware attack on Amazon and Dutch University
Amazon Storage Buckets Targeted by Codefinger Ransomware Amazon Web Services (AWS), often considered one of the most secure cloud storage platforms, is now facing a significant cyber threat from a ransomware strain called Codefinger. What makes this attack particularly alarming…
How Proactive Security Measures Can Cut Down Cyber Insurance Premiums
In today’s digital landscape, businesses of all sizes are increasingly relying on technology to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and expand their reach. However, this growing dependence on technology also brings with it an elevated risk of cyber threats. Cyberattacks…
Better be aware of this ongoing PayPal Phishing Scam that seems genuine
PayPal, the widely used online payment platform, is currently facing scrutiny after being linked to a “No Phish Phishing” scam that is tricking users into falling for a sophisticated fraud scheme. The scam, which exploits a weakness in PayPal’s operational…