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Cloud account compromises jumped from 16% to 46% in five years. North Korean IT workers now use stolen developer identities to infiltrate western companies. Financial damage over $200K doubled as hybrid environments reach 77% adoption.
Enterprise AI usage exploded 200% while organizations unknowingly run 320 Shadow AI apps. Cisco zero-days target government networks as state actors deploy reboot-surviving malware.
Ransomware payments dropped to $115K median but hit 44% of all breaches. Cybersecurity pros can't find jobs despite 10+ years experience.
AI agents now exploit zero-days in under 10 minutes while energy sector attacks surge 586%. Web3 hackers earn millions as traditional security salaries lag behind.
Colombian malware campaign using SVG files went completely undetected by all antivirus engines. C-suite executives show dangerous overconfidence compared to frontline security teams.
Netskope files IPO with $707M ARR amid cybersecurity M&A surge. Industry training decline leaves newcomers struggling despite credentials and certs.
Initial Access Brokers surge 90% targeting smaller US companies. Machine identities now outnumber humans 80 while most orgs lack AI security controls.
LayerX researchers expose "Man-in-the-Prompt" attacks turning AI assistants into hacking copilots. CISA releases zero trust microsegmentation guidance as Python skills become mandatory for 50%+ of cyber jobs.
RomCom exploits WinRAR zero-day for malware deployment. North Korean UNC4899 steals millions in cryptocurrency through sophisticated cloud attacks.
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