Business Daily Is cybercrime the biggest threat to business?
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Aug 18, 2025 Cybercrime is escalating, targeting industries like retail, banking, and airlines, costing the economy billions. A spotlight on ransomware gangs reveals a shift from technical exploits to human vulnerabilities. With the rise of AI, new threats such as voice cloning and deepfakes complicate the cybersecurity landscape. Urgent calls for enhanced security measures and better data protection are made, emphasizing the need for collective responsibility and ongoing investment in cybersecurity training.
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Colonial Pipeline Rewrote The Playbook
- Yagita Lapiente recalls the Colonial Pipeline attack that caused fuel shortages and a week-long outage.
- She says that incident reshaped the ransomware landscape due to its disruption and scale.
Scattered Spider Uses Human Tricks
- Graeme Stewart describes Scattered Spider using human intelligence rather than purely technical exploits.
- He warns attackers now exploit the weakest link: employees, not just software holes.
Data Theft Precedes Ransom Demands
- Attackers first exfiltrate sensitive business and customer data before crippling systems.
- The International Monetary Fund estimates reported losses at $28 billion, likely much higher due to underreporting.