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Hackers shifting cybercrime focus towards smart phones and tablets

CyberSecurity Insiders

But after the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, the focus of hackers has shifted more towards the smart phones with more phishing and social engineering attacks recorded in a 2nd quarter of 2022. trillion by 2025, and among the guestimate, half of the amount is expected to be made through phishing targeting mobiles and tablets.

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What are the 5 Stages of Penetration Testing?

Security Boulevard

As per Cyberwarfare in the C-suite Report, global cybercrimes are anticipated to grow by 15% year-over-year until 2025. Moreover, people working in small businesses are targeted by 350% more social engineering attacks than large firms. This expands to $10.5 trillion annually, up from $3 million in 2015.

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Defending Against the Threats to Our Security

SecureWorld News

According to PurpleSec, 98% of cybercrime relies on social engineering to accomplish it. Cybercrime is a highly profitable business. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, cybercrime will cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. Phishing emails are more common than you know.

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News alert: Beazley reports on how AI, new tech distract businesses as cyber risk intensifies

The Last Watchdog

The economic impact of cybercrime on business across the globe continues to reach new levels, with the cost predicted to reach US$10.5 trillion by 2025, a 300% increase since 2015 1. Yet, boardroom focus on cyber risk appears to be diminishing.

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AI likely to boost ransomware, warns government body

Malwarebytes

Reconnaissance and social engineering are specific fields where AI can be deployed. In how far new moves on the front of a United Nations Cybercrime Treaty will have a short-term effect on the behavior of state-sponsored groups is very hard to predict. AI will help to improve existing tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

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Protecting your Customers and Brand in 2022: Are you doing enough?

Jane Frankland

They know that by 2025 an estimated 70% of the workforce will be working remotely at least 5-days per week and by 2030 90% of the world’s population (7.5 Then, they reported 87% of organisations worldwide were already facing a skill gap or would face a severe talent shortage by 2025. billion) is expected online.

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Inflation Is Making Cybersecurity Even More Challenging for Leaders

SecureWorld News

Increased risk of cyberattacks The rising cost of living can lead to an increase in cybercrime, as people become more desperate to make money. Instead of downsizing amidst heightened cybercrime risks, consider a more innovative approach. trillion by 2025. Many are facing multifaceted challenges. million from victims in 2022."