Tag: ThreatDetection
Credential abuse techniques – the tactics defenders still miss
According to our recent global report, password guessing and valid account misuse rank among the most effective tactics cyber criminals use in 2025. This trend reflects a strategic shift. Attackers now move away from noisy malware that triggers endpoint protection. Instead, they leverage legitimate access to evade detection.
How MDR helps businesses stay ahead of attackers
At the start of 2024, a finance worker in Hong Kong at a multinational firm joined what appeared to be a routine video call with senior leadership. The call included people who looked and sounded like the company’s UK-based CFO and other executives. However, AI-generated deepfakes had created these individuals. As a result, the employee authorised several transfers to different bank accounts worth around $25 million.
Using AI to protect data from cybercriminals is crucial
The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly changing, with hackers increasingly utilising Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out sophisticated attacks on their targets. To defend against these AI-driven threats, organisations must adopt data protection solutions that harness AI, essentially “fighting fire with fire”. This is the foundation of using AI to protect data from cybercriminals.
