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AI Isn’t Causing Most Layoffs—But It’s Getting the Blame
AI-driven layoffs are increasingly used as a cost-cutting strategy, as illustrated by the graphic depicting the human impact and financial motives. AI is increasingly being used as a convenient excuse for layoffs. A noticeable trend is emerging in the job market, with companies blaming job cuts on artificial intelligence, even when the technology isn’t the primary driver. This practice—often called “AI washing”—lets executives frame layoffs as innovation rather than acknowle
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2 days ago2 min read


The First Documented AI-Orchestrated Cyber Espionage Campaign: Chinese State Hackers Turn Claude into an Autonomous Spy
A futuristic depiction of a robotic entity programming at a multi-screen workstation, highlighting advanced technology and artificial intelligence integration. Last week, Anthropic dropped a bombshell that every CISO, threat hunter, and defender needs to read twice. A Chinese state-sponsored group (tracked internally by Anthropic as GTG-1002 ) abused Anthropic’s own Claude Code + Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools to build a semi-autonomous cyber-espionage agent. The AI han
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Nov 19, 20252 min read


The Rising Tide of AI-Powered Cybercrime: Why C-Suite Leaders Must Act Now
In 2025, the most pressing cybersecurity threat facing organizations is the rapid escalation of AI-powered cyberattacks, particularly...
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Aug 3, 20254 min read


Victoria’s Secret Hacked: Why Your Supply Chain Is Ransomware’s New Target in 2025
Your Supply Chain Is Ransomware’s New Target in 2025 As a senior leader, you are acutely aware of your organization's significant...
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Jun 8, 20253 min read


AI-Powered Scams and 2025 Cybersecurity Trends: What CIOs Need to Know to Protect Their Organizations
AI-Powered Scams & 2025 Cybersecurity Trends for CIOs In May 2025, the FBI issued a serious warning regarding AI-driven text and voice...
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May 26, 20254 min read


Are Your Leaders Prepared for the Upcoming Cyber Crisis? The Windows Vulnerability Threatening Your Organization
Cybersecurity professional shielding corporations from vulnerabilities, symbolized by digital graphics and cityscape backdrop. In the...
davidlevine00
Apr 20, 20253 min read


Countering AI-Generated Fake Passports: Is Your Business Prepared?
Recently, a researcher demonstrated the ability to create a convincing fake passport using AI in just five minutes—sufficient to deceive...
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Apr 13, 20252 min read


The Cyber Abyss Awaits: Are You Prepared?
The Cyber Abyss Awaits Imagine this scenario: you’re managing your small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), dedicating yourself to every...
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Apr 5, 20253 min read


The Browser: A New Frontier in Cybersecurity
In the current digital landscape, the browser has transformed from a basic internet access tool into a central component of workplace...
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Mar 29, 20251 min read


Take a moment to check out this roundtable! I had the honor of hosting a conversation with CISOs Bob Varnadoe and Kenneth Foster, where they shared their thoughts on the current cybersecurity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xcd6lYziGo
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Mar 27, 20251 min read


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Mar 22, 20250 min read


The Quantum Clock Is Ticking: Is Your Organization Prepared for the Encryption Crisis?
Imagine this scenario: every secure transaction, every private email, every encrypted document that your organization depends...
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Mar 16, 20253 min read


Your Cybersecurity Is Failing Leadership – Ransomware Proves It
Don't fall victim to ransomware. As a cybersecurity consultant, I have dedicated years to assisting leaders in navigating the...
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Mar 8, 20252 min read


Your Workforce Is a Cybersecurity Risk—Mitigate It Immediately
Do you believe your organization is secure? Reconsider. Human mistakes account for 68% of security breaches (Verizon 2024), and AI-driven...
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Feb 28, 20252 min read


The Critical Importance of Early Ransomware Detection: Moving Closer to the Source
Ransomware Impact Analysis: Key insights reveal that 56% of organizations face attacks, with an average cost of $5.12 million per...
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Feb 23, 20253 min read


How Misinformation Spreads on Social Media (And How to Spot It Before It’s Too Late)
Social media connects us in ways we’ve never experienced, but it also allows misinformation to spread rapidly. In this video, we’ll...
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Feb 16, 20251 min read


AI & Jobs: Navigating the Revolution
In this post, I'm diving into the buzz around AI and its impact on our jobs. I’ll share some eye-opening stats, like how big companies...
davidlevine00
Feb 12, 20251 min read


📢 The AI Shake-Up: What Trump’s New AI Policy Means for Jobs & the Economy
The recent executive order on AI from the Trump administration is a big change in U.S. policy, focusing more on innovation and economic...
davidlevine00
Feb 12, 20251 min read


Have you ever thought about why companies care so much about what you post online?
In this video, we explore how your data resembles a puzzle they’re eager to piece together and why it’s important to be cautious about...
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Feb 4, 20251 min read


LockBit's Comeback: The Importance of Source Data Protection
LockBit's Comeback: In a surprising turn of events, LockBit, one of the most infamous ransomware groups out there, has rolled out their...
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Feb 3, 20252 min read
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