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Originally published in TechBuzzIreland

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic in the world of cyber security for years, but with the public release of tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Jasper AI chatbot, there are many scare stories out there about how such tools could be used to create sophisticated malware and hacking tools that could bring down entire networks. However, the truth is that most of these stories are just media hysteria and don't reflect the current state of AI technology. While it's true that such tools could be used by hackers, there are several reasons why people shouldn't believe the scare stories about AI and cyber security.

As remote work becomes the norm, IT security teams are facing new challenges in protecting their organisations from cyber threats. Personal devices are now the gateway to corporate networks, making it harder for security teams to keep a watchful eye. But fear not! In this blog, we reveal why Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) can play an important role in securing your remote workforce. 

We’re delighted to announce that the keynote speaker for our upcoming Security First Conferences in London (March 22^nd) and Dublin (April 27^th) will be cybercrime investigative journalist and author Geoff White.

Threats and vulnerabilities are lurking around every corner, making it crucial for individuals, businesses, and governments to stay vigilant. To protect your digital assets from potential attacks, implementing a Threat and Vulnerability Management solution is an essential step.

Cyber security is a top priority for organisations worldwide. However, the cyber security skills shortage has long been a concern among cyber security professionals. With more and more cyber threats emerging every day, organisations must ensure they have the right personnel and resources in place to protect their assets. Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is one of the most effective ways to tackle the cyber skills shortage, and in this blog post, we will explore why.

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is an emerging cyber security service that has been rapidly gaining popularity in recent years. With the rise of sophisticated cyber threats and the increasing complexity of security landscapes, many organisations are turning to MDR as a comprehensive solution to their security needs.  

Whenever there’s an opportunity, cyber criminals will exploit it. This year, the global economic outlook is not bright and with the UK facing a Cost of Living Crisis it's a perfect time for fraudsters to increase their scam attempts and for cyber criminals to exploit people struggling financially.

As a cyber security professional, you know that choosing the right threat detection and response solution is crucial to protecting your organisation from advanced persistent threats and never-before-seen malware. That's whereEndpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR),Security information and event management (SIEM)tools and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services come in. But what sets these solutions apart, and which one is the best fit for your business? Let's take a closer look. 

In this week’s roundup we take a look at some of the potential implications of the massively popular ChatGPT AI and look at the latest cyber security incidents to have hit the headlines.

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This week saw the release of a number of reports showing that payments to ransomware gangs fell in 2022. Our Incident response team offers some insight as to why that might be happening.