2024 was a tumultuous year for cybersecurity. Cybercrime reached unprecedented levels, evolving into a staggering global menace. With a total economic impact exceeding $10.4 billion — double the losses reported in 2023 — this criminal enterprise now ranks as the third-largest global economy, surpassed only by the United States and China. No industry was safe […]
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A recent cyberattack on education technology software firm PowerSchool is developing into one of the biggest breaches of the year. Multiple companies have come forward to say their data was stolen in the hack of the company which helps schools track tens of millions of students. The attack appears to be the largest breach of
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Criminals stealing and piecing together parts of your online identity to create fake identities might sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but it happens every day through synthetic identity fraud, or Frankenstein Fraud. The FBI released a public service announcement in December regarding Frankenstein fraud, which happens when someone steals an individual’s
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From AI-fueled threats to shifting geopolitical tensions, 2025 promises to bring both opportunities and risks for cybersecurity leaders. Here are the top cybersecurity trends to watch in 2025. 1. AI-Fueled Threats and Defense Artificial intelligence (AI) will continue to significantly impact cybersecurity. While AI technologies can enhance cyber defense, they can also be leveraged by
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As 2024 wraps up, cyberattacks caused major headaches across various industries, most often in healthcare and critical infrastructure. This year, we’ve seen a surge in ransomware attacks hitting healthcare providers, leading to stolen patient data and service disruptions. Additionally, Chinese espionage activities have intensified, targeting U.S. and allied nations’ critical sectors to potentially disrupt services
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The holidays can be a magical time for making memories, but they are also a prime opportunity for scammers and identity thieves to strike. The hustle and bustle of shopping, travel, and preparations can make anyone vulnerable to fraud. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to safeguard yourself against online scams and identity theft
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Identity theft is on the rise, with 842,000 cases reported to the FTC in the first nine months of 2024 and 290,000 cases reported in Q3 alone. If this trajectory continues, the total for the year will surpass last year’s numbers. Since 2020, identity theft and credit card fraud have been the most common types
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In 2023, imposter scams cost the U.S. $2.7 billion, with scammers posing as government officials, bank fraud agents, tech support, or even distraught friends or family members. AI is making these scams even more convincing, especially with the rise of audio deepfake scams, also known as voice cloning. It may seem harmless, but just a
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Americans were tricked out of a record $5.6 billion through cryptocurrency fraud in 2023, a 45% increase from 2022, according to a recent FBI report. Nearly 70,000 complaints were filed in 2023, with investment scams accounting for $3.96 billion of the losses, and the true figure may be much higher due to unreported cases. According
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Nearly 1 million Medicare beneficiaries in Wisconsin are the latest potential breach victims as the list of MOVEit victims coming forward continues to grow. Progress Software, the developer of MOVEit, discovered and disclosed the breach on May 31, 2023, but it wasn’t until recently that the Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS)—a Centers for Medicare
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