IntroductionRansomware attacks affect 66% of organizations, no matter the size. The average fee demanded exceeded $2.5B in 2024. The danger only grows as AI advances and threat actors use cutting-edge technology to generate ransomware code faster, and execute it more efficiently.How did all of this start? Let’s dive into where this malware threat…

IntroductionPhishing is the buzzword in everyone’s mouth. As the most common method of cyber-threat, it’s a way of playing on victims’ emotions to coerce them into disclosing sensitive data.While over 90% of cyberattacks begin with a phishing email, that is not the only way that phishers reach out to their victims. Since our…

IntroductionArtificial intelligence contributes heavily to the battle of cyber-threats versus cybersecurity, on both sides of the war.As the popularity of AI rose, different “models” of AI have developed consequently. One is Generative AI, which refers to a type of artificial intelligence that can create brand-new content based on the data it has…

IntroductionThere are hundreds of so-called “people-finding websites” out there, also known as people search sites, and other similar iterations. From Spokeo to Intelius, MyLife, Instant Checkmate, US Search, and even digitized Whitepages — there are a lot of ways to find personal contact information for a small fee. Anyone in the world, available…

IntroductionArtificial intelligence has exploded in a brand new way the past couple of years. The emergence of advanced chatbots have helped us all, but complex deepfakes have also given cybercriminals a faster and more effective method for perpetuating their bad acts.AI can create brand-new malware code in minutes, compared to the hours it…

IntroductionThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently filed a complaint against popular social media application, Snapchat. This complaint involves the “My AI” chatbot, which allegedly poses risks and harms to young users.The FTC’s investigation suggests that the company may be violating laws against minors’ data privacy on the app.What’s Happening with Snapchat…

IntroductionArtificial intelligence is now a pervasive part of everyday life. Nearly half of all businesses use AI in their daily practices; have you ever used an AI chatbot to help you write an email or generate new ideas?It’s very common to use artificial intelligence to assist us with work, school or even personal…