Category: Ransomware
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The AI Cyber Defense Pact Is a Warning the World Cannot Ignore Artificial intelligence is changing cybersecurity faster than many organisations can adapt. Now, some of the world’s biggest technology, cybersecurity, financial and cloud companies are sending an unusually direct warning: the window to prepare for AI-enabled cyberattacks is getting smaller. On August 27, more…
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The human factor in cybersecurity remains one of the biggest challenges facing businesses in 2026. Companies are spending heavily on firewalls, endpoint protection, cloud security, identity systems and artificial intelligence. Yet attackers continue to look for something much simpler: a person who can be persuaded to make a mistake. That might mean clicking a malicious…
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Nation-state cyber warfare is entering a new phase. Governments have used hacking, espionage and digital disruption for years. However, artificial intelligence is changing the speed and scale of those operations. Today, attackers can use AI to analyse information, create convincing messages, discover vulnerabilities and support multi-stage campaigns. At the same time, defenders are using the…
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Every secure digital interaction relies on one invisible technology: encryption. When people transfer money online, send private messages, access cloud platforms, or store sensitive information, encryption acts as the protective layer keeping that data safe. However, a new computing revolution is forcing the cybersecurity industry to rethink how digital protection works. Quantum computing is approaching…
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Passwordless Authentication: The password has protected our digital lives. From email accounts to banking applications, passwords have been the first line of defence against unauthorised access. However, that system has always had a major weakness. People are bad at managing passwords. They reuse them. They forget them. They create simple combinations that attackers can easily…
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Smart homes are no longer a futuristic concept—they are now a part of everyday life. From smart TVs and voice assistants to connected door locks and security cameras, the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming how we live. But as convenience increases, so do the risks. In 2026, IoT security has become a critical concern,…
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Ransomware is no longer a blunt, opportunistic threat. It has evolved into a sophisticated, multi-layered business model that targets organisations, governments, and critical infrastructure with precision. Once confined to generic “spray-and-pray” campaigns, ransomware now leverages advanced tactics: AI-guided attacks, lateral movement within networks, and double extortion schemes that demand both payment and sensitive data disclosure.…