What is threat intelligence and why does it matter in cybersecurity
More and more, cyber threat intelligence is being acknowledged as an essential component of contemporary cybersecurity. With global cyber attacks rising by 125% in 2021 compared to the prior year, organizations are under pressure to anticipate threats rather than just
From accidental hacker to cybersecurity champion: Dr. Katie Paxton-Fear’s journey
Picture this: A young computer scientist accidentally stumbles into a live hacking event and walks away having found vulnerabilities in Uber's system. This isn't the plot of a tech thriller - it's the real-life story of Dr. Katie Paxton-Fear, age
How to build a strong Threat Intelligence program in your SOC
From a supporting role to a vital component of successful cybersecurity strategy, threat intelligence has evolved over time. To stay ahead of attackers, security operations centres (SOCs) need to improve their threat data lifecycle as cyber threats get smarter. But
Companies neglect privacy budgets amidst cybercrime chaos
Cybercrime: Is privacy a primary concern for most companies? 87% of organizations claim to provide privacy training to their employees. However, only 68% acknowledge that they update this content periodically, leaving important security gaps against emerging threats, such as malicious
DeepSeek: where is our data really going?
Another strong competitor in the competitive game of AI tools is the new Chinese AI firm DeepSeek. It became very popular very quickly; within a week of its release, it topped the app store charts in the US, which has not
London talent agency hit by Rhysida amid Paddington film release
News is breaking that The Agency, a London-based film, TV, and theater talent management firm representing the estate of Paddington Bear author Michael Bond, is being held for ransom by the ransomware group Rhysida. The attack reportedly took place on
All the cybersecurity risks that come with AI agents
A new era of automation and efficiency has been brought about by the quick adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), with AI agent-based systems leading the way. From cybersecurity and finance to healthcare and customer service, these intelligent, self-governing systems are
New Era notifies individuals of a security incident
New Era Life Insurance Companies ("New Era")1 recently began notifying individuals of a security incident involving their information. New Era provides insurance and financial solutions, as well as third-party administrative services to other insurance carriers. On December 18, 2024, New Era identified suspicious
Spain launches internet watchdog to curb digital “Wild West”
Cybercrime in Spain has surged by 32% in the past year. This sharp rise in online crime has prompted Spanish President Pedro Sánchez to announce the creation of a public observatory for digital rights. The new internet watchdog aims to