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Verizon's 2025 DBIR: Threats Are Faster, Smarter, and More Personal

SecureWorld News

Unfortunately, many security and risk leaders today use awareness as a way to deflect blame if something goes wrong. Skilled security professionals will remain essential in guiding these AI systems, fine-tuning their analysis and intervening when automated responses are insufficient.

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Cybersecurity in 2020

Cytelligence

The rise of cyber insurance – Underwriters will sell more cyber insurance policies for businesses and government agencies such as schools, hospitals and utilities. Insurance companies may guide their policyholders to pay ransoms, as this is generally cheaper than having to recover from a ransomware attack.

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Ransomware Prevention, Detection, and Simulation

NetSpi Executives

Victims pay ransomware adversaries for decryption keys through cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin. Some can’t afford not to pay, and some are covered by cyber insurance. Test all ransomware security controls regularly through security audits, penetration testing , detective control reviews , and security awareness training.