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Report reveals most common types of cyber crime

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The prevalence of cybercrime has emerged as a big worry for businesses, with a myriad of illicit activities posing significant threats to individuals and organisations.

Recent reports shed light on the most common types of cybercrime, underscoring the need for heightened vigilance and robust cybersecurity measures.

Among the myriad of nefarious activities, several types of cybercrime stand out as particularly prevalent and pervasive.

Phishing emerges as a leading tactic employed by cybercriminals, involving deceptive attempts to obtain sensitive information such as login credentials and financial data through fraudulent emails, websites, or messages.

With increasingly sophisticated techniques, phishing attacks continue to target unsuspecting individuals and organizations, highlighting the importance of vigilance and skepticism when engaging with digital communications.

Ransomware, another prominent cyber threat, has garnered widespread attention for its disruptive and financially motivated nature.

This form of malware encrypts files or locks users out of their systems, demanding ransom payments in exchange for restoring access.

The report underscores the devastating impact of ransomware attacks on businesses, governments, and individuals, emphasizing the urgent need for robust cybersecurity defenses and incident response strategies.

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Identity theft remains a pervasive concern in the digital age, with cybercriminals leveraging stolen personal information for fraudulent purposes, including financial fraud and identity fraud.

From social security numbers to credit card details, sensitive data is increasingly targeted by malicious actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in digital systems and processes.

Other common types of cybercrime highlighted in the report include malware, data breaches, cyberbullying, online scams, DDoS attacks, cyber espionage, and cyber stalking.

Each presents unique challenges and risks, necessitating comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to mitigate potential harm and safeguard digital assets.

As cyber threats continue to evolve in sophistication and scale, the imperative for proactive cybersecurity measures has never been greater. From robust encryption protocols to user awareness training, organisations and individuals must remain vigilant and proactive in defending against cybercrime.

By staying informed about emerging threats and implementing effective security practices, stakeholders can enhance digital resilience and mitigate the risks posed by cyber adversaries.

Ahron Young is an award winning journalist who has covered major news events around the world. Ahron is the Managing Editor and Founder of TICKER NEWS.

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AI and data sovereignty set to lead business innovations in 2025

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As businesses embrace cutting-edge tech, challenges like data sovereignty and AI are taking centre stage.

 

Over the past six months, the AI industry has seen significant advancements, with competing models such as Meta’s Luma and Google’s Gemini entering the market.

However, these developments come with a reality check. Building large language models (LLMs) requires substantial computing power and time, making immediate returns on investment unlikely.

One promising innovation is agentic AI, a step beyond generative AI, which enables proactive, automated solutions.

For instance, this technology could stabilise IT systems autonomously, diagnosing and resolving issues without human intervention.

Data sovereignty has also emerged as a key focus, with increasing emphasis on keeping data within national borders to comply with local laws. This has driven the adoption of sovereign clouds and private data centres, ensuring secure and localised data processing for AI development.

Deepak Ajmani, Vice President of ANZ & APAC Emerging Markets at Confluent, joins to discuss the evolving business landscape.

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Copilot redefines the modern workday

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Unlocking efficiency and customer success with AI-powered tools

The Tech Edge is a captivating business IT talk show delving into the latest industry trends and their significance in today’s landscape.

In this episode, Mike delves into the transformative power of Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot with Laura Morales, Customer Success Manager at AvePoint.

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Organisations overcome challenges in AI implementation

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Key lessons and tips for seamless Copilot adoption

In this episode, Kate Faarland, the Senior Vice President of Data and AI Programs at AvePoint, discusses the importance of AvePoint’s data and AI program, internal challenges with implementing CoPilot, and the organisation’s learnings from rolling out CoPilot for their workforce.

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