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Darktrace Reports 30% More Ransomware Attacks Targeting Organizations During The Holiday Period

Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, today reported that its security researchers discovered a 30% increase in the average number of attempted ransomware attacks globally over the holiday season in every consecutive year from 2018 to 2020 compared to the monthly average. The researchers also observed a 70% average increase in attempted ransomware attacks in November and December compared to January and February. Following a record number of ransomware attacks this year, the company expects the spike to be higher over the 2021 holiday period. During the nascent 2021 holiday season, Darktrace’s AI detected and autonomously stopped an…
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88% Of Security Leaders Say Supercharged AI Attacks Are Inevitable

Darktrace, the world’s leading cyber AI company, announced that a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Darktrace finds the majority of security leaders are preparing for AI-powered cyber-attacks. 88% of respondents think offensive AI is inevitable, with almost half of respondents anticipating the industry will see these attacks in the next year. With AI-powered attacks on the horizon, the report notes it “will be crucial to use AI as a force multiplier…” Security decision makers across a variety of industries, including retail, financial services, and manufacturing, were surveyed on the speed of attacks, the impacts of offensive…
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Darktrace AI Is Cyber ‘Guard Dog’ For Fast-Growing Restaurant Franchise

Darktrace, the world’s leading cyber AI company, has announced that Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, one of America’s favorite restaurant chains, has implemented Darktrace as its go-to security solution for detecting and responding to advanced attacks and insider threats. Based in Wichita, Kansas, Freddy’s has over 375 locations across the U.S. and Dubai and is rapidly expanding, with the company ranked the ‘Best Franchise to Buy’ by Forbes in 2019. The security team needed to ensure the business could grow uninterrupted by cyber incidents, while at the same time safe-guarding customer data – maintaining Freddy’s reputation as a trusted brand…
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What Is Adversarial Artificial Intelligence And Why Does It Matter?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a critical component in how government, business and citizens defend themselves against cyber attacks. Starting with technology designed to automate specific manual tasks, and advancing to machine learning using increasingly complex systems to parse data, breakthroughs in deep learning capabilities will become an integral part of the security agenda. Much attention is paid to how these capabilities are helping to build a defence posture. But how enemies might harness AI to drive a new generation of attack vectors, and how the community might respond, is often overlooked. Ultimately, the real danger of AI lies…
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