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The rise of cyber crime

IT Governance

The first ransomware attack was reported in 1989. Nowadays, a lot of companies would have been happy to pay $189 – especially the South Korean company ‘Nayana’, which had to pay approximately $1 million in a ransomware attack earlier this year. So, where did it all start? So, what does the future of cyber crime look like?

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Becoming an MSSP: Tools, Services & Tips for Managed Security Services

eSecurity Planet

According to Jay McBain, an analyst at Forrester Research, spending on IT and telecommunications will be worth about $7 trillion by 2030. The research shows that cyber threats like ransomware have become a top priority for business executives and boards of directors,” said Jon Oltsik, an analyst with ESG. Competition is fierce.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 437 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

Security Affairs

Financial Company Geolocating a Traveler via OSINT techniques Telegram Hit by a DDoS Attack: What Is the Cause Behind It?

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #23 [Wake-Up Call] It's Time to Focus More on Preventing Spear Phishing

KnowBe4

China aims to become the world's leading AI power by 2030, and it is integrating AI into three common areas: information processing, unmanned weapons and decision-making. The PLA's exploration into cognitive warfare is part of China's broader commitment to AI and other cutting-edge technologies, as emphasized by President Xi Jinping.