AI is being added to business processes faster than it is being secured, creating a wide gap that attackers are already exploiting, according to the SANS Institute. The scale of the problem Attackers are using AI to work at speeds that humans cannot match. Phishing messages are more convincing, privilege escalation happens faster, and automated scripts can adjust mid-attack to avoid detection. The report highlights research showing that AI-driven attacks can move more than 40 … More →
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In the pharmaceutical industry, clinical trial data, patient records, and proprietary drug formulas are prime targets for cybercriminals. These high-value assets make the sector a constant focus for attacks. Disruptions to research or medicine distribution can have life-threatening consequences. “During global health crises, cyber attackers swiftly exploit vulnerabilities. The COVID-19 pandemic saw a fivefold increase in phishing attempts targeting WHO, with attackers impersonating leadership to distribute malware,” said Flavio Aggio, CISO at the World Health … More →
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Ransomware, third-party disruptions, and the rise of AI-powered attacks are reshaping the cyber risk landscape in 2025. A new midyear analysis from Resilience shows how these forces are playing out in real-world incidents and how they are changing the financial impact of attacks on organizations across sectors. The report, based on cyber insurance claims, offers a view into which attacks are hitting hardest and where vulnerabilities are emerging. For CISOs, the findings highlight where defenses … More →
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