Cyberattacks are increasing in sophistication, frequency, and cost each year, with the global average cost of a data breach hitting $4.45 million in 2023, according to a report by IBM and the Ponemon Institute. The healthcare sector is the worst affected, with an average breach cost of $10.93 million. The report suggests utilising automation and AI cybersecurity to reduce costs, and stresses the importance of a multi-faceted approach to breach remediation.

Who’s driving ransomware’s accelerated growth in 2025
The article examines the tactics used by the Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB), their connections to ransomware groups, and the services they provide.