In 2023, WatchGuard predicts that hackers will try to bypass your cybersecurity defenses using new techniques focused on business processes, identity, and artificial intelligence. This year, Corey and Marc square-off in a Predictions Challenge, offering different takes on potential hacks and attacks in these categories. Whose predictions will come true…only time will tell!

Kroll has observed threat actors abusing Google Ads to deploy malware masquerading as legitimate downloads or software that has been “cracked” or modified to remove or disable features such as copy protection or adware. As part of our analysis of this trend and threat, we have identified specifically that VIDAR malware, an information-stealing trojan, is using Google Ads to advertise spoofed domains and redirect users to fraudulent sites or malware downloads.

‍ If you're an architect, builder, or engineer, you know that one of the most time-consuming parts of starting a new project is setting up the permissions for each subfolder. You must set the permissions for the same folders over and over again for every new project, which can really start to eat into your billable hours. Fortunately, there's a way to save yourself some time by using project templates.

Gaming is the largest entertainment industry worldwide, with a market worth over $197 billion USD in 2022. The pandemic has caused an enormous 26% surge in growth in 2019 and 2021 as users attempted to break up the monotony of lockdowns and stay close to friends and family. This large and growing industry where cash and data are exchanged online is a draw for nefarious actors.