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2024 Cybersecurity Trends: 5 Essential Steps to Protect Your Business

The year 2023 presented significant challenges for cybersecurity experts. We saw a massive uptick in advanced and sophisticated attacks and socio-economic threats, and AI’s disruptive power sent shockwaves through the industry.  As we turn to the final chapter of 2023, a question burns bright: How can organizations strengthen their security posture and safeguard against the growing threat landscape?  Here are the top 5 trends that are set to dominate in 2024:   1.     AI’s Duality: Blessing or Curse?   Artificial intelligence saw an upswing in new use cases, innovation, and adoption in 2023. However, AI acts as a double-edged sword. While it enables organizations to strengthen their security posture, it also elevates the risk of cyber threats. This year saw the emergence of AI-powered attacks, which are more advanced and sophisticated than ever before.  One instance of AI’s use in cyber crimes is leveraging deepfakes, which threaten digital...

5 steps to navigate cyberthreats during this holiday season

By Shibu Paul The holiday season is a time for celebration and well-earned vacations. But amidst the festive spirit, a lurking threat emerges for businesses: cyberattacks. While businesses slow down to celebrate, hackers often accelerate their activities, aiming to exploit vulnerabilities in the holiday chaos. Several factors make the year-end particularly attractive for attackers. Reduced workforce due to employee leaves can leave critical systems understaffed and vulnerable. Especially for e-commerce businesses , this translates to increased website traffic and potential security loopholes. Additionally, the festive spirit can lead to lowered guard for employees, making them more vulnerable to phishing attempts and other cyber threats. While the end of the year may bring a slower pace to some parts of your business, cybersecurity vigilance must remain constant. By implementing essential security measures, you can safeguard your organization from opportunistic hackers and enjoy a saf...