Tag: Cyberattack

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Manufacturers Turn to External IT Partnerships to Overcome Digital Transformation Hurdles

Mid-market manufacturers are increasingly relying on external IT partnerships to navigate digital transformation challenges. With ransomware attacks intensifying and AI projects faltering, companies are finding strategic advantages through specialized technology partnerships that bridge critical resource gaps.

Manufacturing’s Digital Transformation Dilemma

Mid-market manufacturers are navigating a complex technological landscape where digital transformation has become essential for survival, yet internal resources often fall short of meeting escalating demands. According to reports, companies are increasingly turning to external information technology expertise to bridge critical gaps in their modernization efforts. This strategic shift comes as manufacturers face what analysts suggest is a perfect storm of challenges: tightening budgets, scarce technical talent, and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

by Sarah Collins
CybersecurityPolicy

European Cyber Defense Under Siege as Region Becomes Global Hotspot for Digital Attacks

Europe has rapidly transformed from a relatively secure digital environment to one of the world’s most targeted cyber regions. Security analysts report that geopolitical tensions and sophisticated ransomware campaigns have created a perfect storm of digital threats across the continent, forcing organizations to prioritize resilience over prevention.

Europe’s Rapid Descent into Cyber Risk Hotspot

According to recent cybersecurity reports, Europe has experienced a dramatic shift in its digital security standing, transitioning from a relatively low-risk environment to one of the world’s most targeted regions. Sources indicate this transformation has been both swift and severe, with the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine spilling far beyond physical battlefields into digital domains.

by Darren Holt
AICybersecurity

Microsoft Warns of AI-Powered Cyberattacks by Russia, China on U.S.

Foreign adversaries are weaponizing artificial intelligence to launch sophisticated cyberattacks and spread disinformation, according to Microsoft’s latest threat report. The company identified over 200 instances of AI-powered deception in July alone, representing a tenfold increase from 2023 levels. These developments signal a new era of automated digital threats facing national security.

Sharp Increase in AI-Powered Cyber Operations

Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea have dramatically escalated their use of artificial intelligence to deceive targets online and conduct cyberattacks against the United States, according to new research from Microsoft. The company’s annual digital threats report, published Thursday, indicates foreign adversaries are adopting increasingly innovative tactics to weaponize the internet for espionage and deception operations.

by Darren Holt