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bitsight

Inside RansomHub: Tactics, Targets, and What It Means for You

Jun 3, 2025 By Threat Research Team In BitSight
Ransomware attacks are undeniably on the rise—but just how significant is the increase? According to Bitsight CTI researchers, ransomware attacks (as measured by unique victims listed on leak sites) rose by almost 25% in 2024, and the number of ransomware group leak sites rose by 53%. Ransomware is becoming the go-to tactic for financially driven threat actors seeking quick and substantial payouts.
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appknox

Threat Modeling Checklist for Mobile App Development

Jun 3, 2025 By Raghunandan J In Appknox
As mobile apps become increasingly central to business operations and user engagement, securing them from design to deployment has never been more critical. Threat modeling offers an essential first step in identifying and mitigating potential security risks early in the development process. It helps you think like an attacker, spotting weaknesses before they can be exploited.
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knowbe4

The Worsening Landscape of Educational Cybersecurity

Jun 3, 2025 By Javvad Malik In KnowBe4
Last year, KnowBe4's report "Exponential Growth in Cyber Attacks Against Higher Education Institutions" illustrated the growing cyber threats facing universities and colleges. The report highlighted the perfect storm of factors making educational institutions prime targets: vast data repositories, open networks, limited security resources, and decentralized governance structures.
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knowbe4

New Unrestricted AI Tool Can Assist in Cybercrime

Jun 3, 2025 By KnowBe4 Team In KnowBe4
Researchers at Certo warn that a new AI chatbot called “Veniceai” can allow cybercriminals to easily generate phishing messages or malware code. The tool, which only costs $18 per month, is growing in popularity on criminal forums. “One of the starkest contrasts between Veniceai and more mainstream AI systems like ChatGPT is how each responds to harmful or malicious requests,” Certo says.
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AI Applications in Cybersecurity with Adam Winston - The 443 Podcast - Episode 331

Jun 3, 2025 By WatchGuard Technologies In WatchGuard
This week on the podcast, recent guest Adam Winston hops back on to continue our discussion on Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity. This week, we focus on how attackers are using AI, what to worry about and what not to lose sleep over, and guidance for evaluating AI for use within your own organization. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.
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salt security

Introducing Salt Illuminate: API Security That Works in Minutes, Not Months

Jun 3, 2025 By Michael Callahan In Salt Security
APIs are the backbone of modern business. They connect services, power user experiences, and enable innovation at breakneck speed. But they’ve also become one of the largest, most complex threat surfaces out there—and traditional security approaches just aren’t cutting it. At Salt Security, we’ve spent years pioneering API protection. And today, we’re thrilled to announce our biggest leap forward yet. Meet Salt Illuminate.
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