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How AI has changed ransomware negotiations
September 3, 2025
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by James Turgal
Artificial intelligence (AI) has reshaped industries and redefines customer service. AI has also been weaponized in more insidious ways—most notably, by ransomware operators. A new and deeply-troubling trend has emerged: cybercriminal groups now use AI-powered chatbots, virtual assistants, and automated live chats to conduct negotiations with their victims. By mimicking
Cybersecurity Today: Tiny Slip-Ups, AI Tools – and a Whole Chain of Consequences
September 2, 2025
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by Joao Silva
When people picture cyberattacks, they often imagine a lone hacker smashing the system like a burglar breaking down a door. In reality, however, modern breaches tend to unfold more like a series of minor blunders piling up. A single forgotten software update, a misconfigured account or a tool left unchecked
Cybersecurity signals: Connecting controls and incident outcomes
September 1, 2025
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by Anamarija Pogorelec
There is constant pressure on security leaders to decide which controls deserve the most attention and budget. A new study offers evidence on which measures are most closely linked to lower breach risk and how organizations should think about deploying them. Marsh McLennan’s Cyber Risk Intelligence Center (CRIC) analyzed thousands
What small businesses must do now to stay ahead of phishing
August 29, 2025
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by Philip Mire
Phishing email detection is breaking down, and the bad guys know it. The latest twist? Hackers are wrapping their malicious links through legitimate URL-scanning services. That means the link your employee sees in their inbox might pass all your filters, look safe, and still lead straight into a trap. If
20 Emerging Cybersecurity Trends to Watch Out in 2025
August 28, 2025
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by Kusum Saini
Businesses of all sizes, corporate entities, organizations, and even governments have embraced computerized systems to streamline daily operations. Consequently, ensuring cybersecurity has emerged as a paramount objective to protect data from many online threats and unauthorized intrusions. As technology evolves, so do cybersecurity trends, with data breaches, ransomware attacks, and hacks becoming