By Shira Landau, Editor-in-Chief, CyberTalk.org. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most sure-fire and strategic tools available for cyber security professionals. Due to the increasing sophistication of cyber attacks, cyber security experts have broadly turned to AI in order to enhance abilities to detect and prevent cyber threats. As it stands, nearly 50% of enterprises are already using a combination of artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to improve cyber security outcomes, and 92% of organizations plan to adopt these types of tools in the futu ..read more

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: For businesses of all sizes, ransomware is a growing threat. Ransomware typically encrypts critical data, rendering it completely or partially inaccessible until a ransom is paid. The downtime, data loss, and reputational damage caused by ransomware can be devastating. Despite the doomsday sentiment around ransomware, there are effective strategies for ransomware remediation. By implementing a robust response plan, organizations can minimize damage and recover quickly. In this article, explore seven strategic tactics for ransomware remediation. Enhance your enterprise resili ..read more

Ori Abramovsky is the Head of Data Science of the Developer-First group at Check Point, where he leads the development and application of machine learning models to the source code domain. With extensive experience in various machine learning types, Ori specializes in bringing AI applications to life. He is committed to bridging the gap between theory and real-world application and is passionate about harnessing the power of AI to solve complex business challenges. In this thoughtful and incisive interview, Check Point’s Developer-First Head of Data Science, Ori Abramovsky discusses malicious ..read more

Ori Abramovsky is the Head of Data Science of the Developer-First group at Check Point, where he leads the development and application of machine learning models to the source code domain. With extensive experience in various machine learning types, Ori specializes in bringing AI applications to life. He is committed to bridging the gap between theory and real-world application and is passionate about harnessing the power of AI to solve complex business challenges. In this thoughtful and incisive interview, Check Point’s Developer-First Head of Data Science, Ori Abramovsky discusses malicious ..read more

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Email is the #1 means of communication globally. It’s simple, affordable and easily available. However, email systems weren’t designed with security in mind. In the absence of first-rate security measures, email can become a hacker’s paradise, offering unfettered access to a host of tantalizingly lucrative opportunities. Regarding email threat prevention, adherence to security best practices positively influences outcomes. In this article, discover seven unbeatable ways to tackle the issue of email security and dangerous emails. Reduce your organization’s risk, safeguard sys ..read more

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A new form of mobile malware is designed to harvest personal information, including facial biometric data, which hackers then process for the purpose of generating deepfakes. Once the deepfakes are deployed, they deceive electronic security systems, allowing hackers to break into bank accounts and disappear with the funds. The hackers are also impersonating local bank representatives and government organizations, as this multi-part malware scheme relies on the provisioning of select verbal commands. One early victim of the scheme lost approximately $40,000, according to poli ..read more

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Over the weekend, in Romania, 25 hospitals experienced data encryption due to a ransomware attack. The attack started with a children’s hospital, and progressed to regional treatment centers, and cancer patient facilities. As a precautionary measure, upon learning of the attack, 75 Romanian healthcare facilities preemptively took systems offline. The country’s centralized care and data system, the Hipocrate Information System (HIS), also experienced disruption. Systems offline On Monday, one hospital recorded 180 patient admissions on paper. “…we did continuous admission rec ..read more

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Slated to take place in Las Vegas on February 11th, excitement around the Super Bowl is building. “…there is incredible energy and anticipation” ahead of the event, says Peter O’Reilly, an National Football League (NFL) Executive Vice President. While many Americans are contemplating which of the competing teams will demonstrate the better performance, a handful of Americans are focused on something else… Super Bowl cyber threats With 65,000 in-person attendees, and roughly 115 million at-home viewers, a successful Super Bowl disruption could lead to extreme negative outcome ..read more

By Akshai Joshi, Head of Industry and Partnerships, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024, cyber insecurity is a global risk over multiple time horizons, with risks including malware, deepfakes and misinformation. Cyber inequity is growing, while an increase in digital devices and online presence means cyber risks will rise exponentially. Attendees at Davos ’24, this year’s annual meeting, discussed concerns surrounding cyber security in the coming year and beyond. Cyber security is at the forefront of our AI future ..read more

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Ransomware can be a living nightmare. It has the potential to not only shut down network access, but also to bring internal operations to a standstill and to cripple supply chains, affecting the availability of goods and services. Moreover, it can result in reputational damage, legal consequences and can even push a business towards insolvency. However, ransomware’s potential impact goes beyond the operational and financial — it can take a significant toll on the emotional well-being of business owners and cyber security staff. Ransomware research reveals… According to new r ..read more