Weekly cyber attacks reach two-year high amid ransomware resurgence
Analysis from Check Point Research reveals that weekly cyber attacks reached a two-year high in Q2 2023, with organisations globally facing an average of 1,258 attacks per week. The surge is driven by the evolution of evasive tactics, hacktivist activity, and a resurgence in ransomware group operations. LockBit and Cl0p alone account for nearly 40% of all recorded ransomware attacks in June. The healthcare sector faces a 30% year-on-year increase in attacks, while FlashPoint research identifies a concerning trend of overlooked vulnerability disclosures, with 395 out of 1,828 new vulnerabilities in June missed by the CVE program.
AI Jargon, Decoded: What GPT, LLM, and NLP Actually Mean for Your Business
AI terminology can feel impenetrable, but understanding the key acronyms is straightforward. GPT, or Generative Pre-trained Transformer, powers tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot and functions as an advanced text generation engine. LLMs, or large language models, are the broader category of AI trained on vast amounts of text data. NLP, natural language processing, enables computers to understand and respond to human language. Machine learning underpins all of these technologies, allowing systems to improve through data. This article helps business leaders understand what these tools actually do and why they matter for day-to-day operations.