The acquisition aims to merge Dataminr’s AI-driven real-time event detection with ThreatConnect’s internal threat management capabilities.

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New report reveals 77% of employees share sensitive company data through ChatGPT and AI tools, creating major security and compliance risks.

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This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, see how real-world phishing and ransomware attacks reveal why every employee plays a role in protection.

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APIs are crucial in modern digital ecosystems but face growing threats, making robust security essential to prevent data breaches and operational disruptions. A multi-layered defense strategy that incorporates scalable infrastructure, AI/ML-driven defenses, and real-time threat detection is vital for comprehensive protection and business continuity.

Trends in cybersecurity across 2024 showed less malware and phishing, though more social engineering. CrowdStrike offers tips on securing your business.

SonicWall’s 2025 Annual Threat Report noted the U.S. healthcare sector and Latin America were targeted by cybercriminals.

Ransomware groups now steal, encrypt, and threaten to leak company data on the dark web, forcing victims to pay or risk exposing sensitive information.

PirateFi, a Steam game, was found spreading Vidar malware, stealing user data. Steam removed it, but gamers must take urgent security steps.

The cyber security firm reported in its latest annual report that their researchers found more than 30.4 million phishing emails last year.

As reported by The Washington Post, Apple received notice of a possible request in March 2024, but the official ask occurred in January 2025.

Most IT leaders believe generative AI will increase the cost of their security tools, according to Sophos research. But, by the looks of cyber crime forums, hackers are barely using AI.

Ransomware payments dropped 35% in 2024 due to law enforcement crackdowns and stronger cyber defenses, forcing attackers to adapt with new tactics.

For the APAC region as a whole, credential phishing attacks rose by 30.5% between 2023 and 2024.

Researchers from Abnormal Security discovered an advert for the chatbot on a cybercrime forum and tested its capabilities by asking it to create a DocuSign phishing email.

The phishing-as-a-service kit from Sneaky Log creates fake authentication pages to farm account information, including two-factor security codes.

As of October 14, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will no longer receive security updates on Windows 10.