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Predictions for the security of cyber-physical systems 2024
Predictions for the security of cyber-physical systems 2024 - AI

The major geopolitical crises of the past year, such as Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine and the Middle East conflict, have also impacted cybersecurity. A security solutions provider presents its forecasts for 2024. In April, Canadian intelligence officials reported that Russian attackers appeared to have gained access to Canada's natural gas distribution network and were able to cause physical damage. And in August, Ukraine's State Security Service said that Russia's GRU military intelligence agency was attempting to use tailored malware against Starlink satellites to collect data on Ukrainian troop movements. But also beyond this political...

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CISOs in 2024
CISOs in 2024

What do CISOs think will happen in 2024? One is Sergej Epp, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Central Europe at Palo Alto Networks. He presents his seven predictions for CISOs in 2024. In addition, the expert provides practical recommendations for action for each of these developments that companies can use to specifically protect themselves against new threats. Prediction 1: AI will challenge CISOs In the future, companies and IT departments will have difficulty defining the exact responsibilities for artificial intelligence (AI) in the company. At the same time, attackers are using Large Language Models (LLMs) and…

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Cybercriminals: This is how they threaten companies in 2024
The new ways of cybercriminals in 2024

In 2024, cybercriminals will increasingly manipulate texts, images and voices with AI and demand increasing ransoms from companies, say the experts at G DATA CyberDefense. What cyber risks threaten companies in the coming year? According to G DATA CyberDefense, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a serious threat to IT security. Cybercriminals are increasingly taking advantage of the great potential of artificial intelligence and endangering IT security with fakes. Further challenges such as increasing regulatory requirements and high ransom demands make IT security even more of a Sisyphean task. Cybercriminals are using AI for more efficient…

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IT security in Germany – three forecasts for 2024
IT security in Germany - three forecasts for 2024

The result of the current BSI report is worrying. Ransomware is still on the rise and threatens IT security. But AI also causes headaches for IT managers. The IT security situation is at risk, according to the current BSI report. Once again or still, one would like to add. Ransomware is still the biggest threat, but it feels like it has been around for so long that it is hardly noticed anymore - to the chagrin of many of those affected. At the same time, a new specter is looming on the horizon that will keep those responsible for security on their toes in the coming years:…

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Predictions for 2024: Increase in AI-powered phishing
Predictions for 2024: Increase in AI-powered phishing

In 2024, cybercriminals will develop new exploits for mobile, wearable and smart devices, Kaspersky predicts. They also expect there will be more state-sponsored attacks. Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are the most dangerous threats because they use complex tools and techniques, are often highly targeted, and are difficult to detect. As part of the annual Kaspersky Security Bulletin, Kaspersky publishes forecasts for the coming year. The forecasts for 2024 were developed based on Kaspersky's globally deployed threat intelligence services. “The increased availability of AI tools this year is also...

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