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Types of cyberthreats

IBM Big Data Hub

According to the IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2023 , ransomware attacks represented 17 percent of all cyberattacks in 2022. Worms are self-replicating programs that automatically spread to apps and devices without human interaction.

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Research shows extensive use of AI contains data breaches faster and saves significant costs

IBM Big Data Hub

The Cost of a Data Breach 2023 global survey found that extensively using artificial intelligence (AI) and automation benefited organizations by saving nearly USD 1.8 This AI-powered approach can remediate both known and unknown endpoint threats with easy-to-use intelligent automation that requires little-to-no human interaction.

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What is a phishing simulation?

IBM Big Data Hub

Monitoring: After sending the mock malicious emails, leaders closely track and record how employees interact with the simulated emails, monitoring if they click on links, download attachments or provide sensitive information. Based on projected results of a composite organization modeled from four interviewed IBM customers.

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The changing face of cybersecurity threats in 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

Let’s revisit the most prevalent security threats and see how they’re evolving in 2023. Website spoofing takes advantage of naïveté, fooling everyday users who think they are interacting with brands they know and trust. Initial access Initial access consists of various techniques attackers use to gain access to your network.

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10 projects top of mind for IT leaders today

CIO Business Intelligence

Those projects include implementing cloud-based security, anti-ransomware, and user behavior analytics tools, as well as various authentication technologies. That’s up from 85% who said as much in 2023. That helps explain why nearly half (48%) listed product development and innovation as top of mind for 2024.

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