Predicting AI’s future trajectory has been our annual tradition, despite the inherent challenges in forecasting such a rapidly evolving field. Building on our previous successful predictions, we’re ready to take another shot at mapping out what’s ahead. Looking back at our 2024 predictions, we hit the mark on several fronts. We anticipated the rise of…
From advanced threat intelligence to machine learning-driven security solutions, we showcase the cybersecurity innovators transforming enterprise protection strategies. The cybersecurity landscape in 2025 has undergone a radical transformation, with artificial intelligence and quantum computing redefining the dynamics between security teams and cyber adversaries. As state-sponsored attacks become more complex and supply chain vulnerabilities proliferate, an…
In a remarkable display of resilience, Israel’s cybersecurity sector witnessed an unprecedented surge in investments during 2024, reaching $4 billion despite the ongoing military conflict with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon. According to a comprehensive analysis by YL Ventures, a prominent US-Israeli venture capital firm focusing on early-stage cybersecurity investments, domestic cybersecurity…
House representatives will push forward with their efforts to secure an external review of a potential Cyber Force addition to the U.S. military, according to a key supporter of the initiative speaking on Wednesday. “We’re maintaining our position,” Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) stated during a media briefing in his Capitol Hill office, emphasizing that an…
The departing head of the United States’ Office of the National Cyber Director has delivered a candid assessment to his future successor under President-elect Trump: Significant cybersecurity challenges still lie ahead. Addressing the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies yesterday, outgoing National Cyber Director Harry Coker highlighted his office’s achievements over the past four years,…
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — The City of Winston-Salem is experiencing its second “cyber event,” according to an official announcement from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools released Wednesday. The school district received notification on Tuesday that an unauthorized entity had infiltrated its system, along with other educational institutions across the state, country, and globally. “The incident resulted in…
President Joe Biden is set to sign his second cybersecurity executive order this week, marking a significant milestone in a presidency characterized by major cybersecurity challenges. Biden’s administration began amid the aftermath of the SolarWinds cyber breach, which significantly impacted both government and private sectors. As his term concludes, agencies and telecom companies are working…
The last twelve months marked a watershed moment as our interconnected world faced an unparalleled surge in sophisticated cyber threats targeting every sector of society. Advanced malware attacks, AI-powered deception schemes, and government-backed digital warfare demonstrated the expanding scope of cyber vulnerabilities. While organizations and national agencies ramped up their defensive capabilities in response, these…
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Multiple school districts in the greater Baton Rouge region are experiencing disruptions due to a cyber security breach at a widely-used educational software provider. Parents in both Ascension Parish and Livingston Parish Public Schools received notifications on Wednesday, Jan. 8, informing them that their districts were among numerous PowerSchool clients…
Consumer smart devices will soon display new cybersecurity certification labels, according to a White House spokesperson’s announcement on Tuesday. Following extensive development, the White House has officially launched the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program, designed to enhance transparency regarding cybersecurity features in consumer devices. Under this optional certification scheme, manufacturers of internet-connected smart devices, including…
