Tag: threat landscape
AI-engineered email attacks are on the rise
Email scams aimed at business users are becoming increasingly sophisticated and increasingly tough to detect. Threat actors are now using artificial intelligence to research their targets in advance of an attack, a process known as ‘social engineering.’ Phishing attacks and email scams that appear to come from a trusted source make up 35.5% of all socially engineered threats, according to a report from cybersecurity firm Barracuda: Top Email Threats and Trends. Although these types of attacks have been around for some time, cybercriminals have recently devised ingenious new methods to avoid detection and being blocked by email-scanning technologies.
Palo Alto Networks Acquires Talon Cyber Security – November 8th
Palo Alto Networks announced its purchase of Talon Cyber Security for $625 million to ramp up its merger and acquisition efforts. Palo Alto Networks credited the acquisition of Talon to its ability to navigate the challenges of today's connected digital environments.