Tag: Cybercrime

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GCHQ Director Warns Businesses to Bolster Cyber Defenses as AI Fuels Attack Surge

The head of GCHQ has issued a stark warning that cyber-attacks are inevitable and escalating, urging businesses to create physical contingency plans. Anne Keast-Butler emphasized the need for public-private cooperation as artificial intelligence lowers barriers for malicious actors, with significant attacks rising by 50% annually.

Rising Cyber Threats Demand Immediate Action

The director of Britain’s signals intelligence agency GCHQ has delivered a sobering message to corporate leaders: cyber-attacks will inevitably penetrate defenses, and companies must dramatically improve their preparedness. According to reports from a London cybersecurity conference, Anne Keast-Butler warned that organizations need to develop physical, paper-based contingency plans that can be implemented when digital systems fail completely during an attack.

by Darren Holt
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Skills Gap Widens as AI-Powered Threats Accelerate, Experts Warn

Generative AI is dramatically lowering the barrier to entry for cybercriminals creating sophisticated ransomware attacks, according to cybersecurity veteran Rob Allen. As organizations prioritize innovation over security, the global cybersecurity skills gap continues to widen, creating unprecedented demand for professionals.

AI-Powered Cyber Threats Reshaping Global Security Landscape

Generative artificial intelligence is dramatically lowering the barrier to entry for cybercriminals creating sophisticated ransomware and other attacks, according to reports from cybersecurity experts. Rob Allen, chief product officer at multinational cybersecurity firm ThreatLocker, indicates that generative artificial intelligence has enabled attackers to produce convincing phishing emails that were once easily spotted by security systems.

by Darren Holt
CybersecurityTechnology

Ransomware Ecosystem Diversifies as Active Groups Hit Record Levels, Analysis Reveals

The ransomware threat landscape is undergoing significant transformation as the number of active groups reaches unprecedented levels. According to new research, while overall attack volume has stabilized, the diversity of threat actors has created new challenges for cybersecurity defenders across industries.

Ransomware Groups Multiply Despite Stabilized Attack Activity

The ransomware ecosystem continues to evolve with a record number of active groups operating worldwide, according to reports from cybersecurity researchers. GuidePoint Security’s recently released Q3 2025 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report indicates that while the total number of known attacks has stabilized, the threat actor landscape has become increasingly fragmented.

by Darren Holt