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Deepen Desai is a prolific author focusing predominantly on cybersecurity trends and challenges. His extensive work often analyzes stark increases in specific cyber threats, such as the 600% surge in enterprise use of AI and ML tools despite security risks, explored in Zscaler's 2024 AI Security Report. Desai's interest in the evolving landscape of digital security is evident across his columns, where he sheds light on various vulnerabilities within modern technological infrastructures.

Desai's writings highlight a persistent rise in cyber threats across different sectors. For instance, his coverage includes the significant spikes in ransomware and phishing attacks targeting industries like healthcare, retail, and wholesale. Furthermore, he delves into the risks posed by emerging technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), which has seen a 700% increase in attacks during the pandemic. His analysis not only reflects the immediate impacts of these security breaches but also underscores the broader implications for network security and the need for advanced protective measures like the Zero Trust security architecture.

The diversity and depth of Desai's reporting offer valuable insights into the complexities of global cybersecurity efforts. By continuously exploring the increasing sophistication of threats and the corresponding defensive strategies, Desai contributes significantly to the discourse on securing digital domains against evolving risks. His work is indispensable for those invested in understanding the dynamic field of cyber protection.

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Zscaler's 2024 report examines AI use & rising security risks
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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Zscaler's 2024 AI Security Report shows a 600% surge in enterprise use of AI/ML tools despite the increasing risk of accidental data breaches.
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Australia's encrypted cyber attacks rise despite security efforts
Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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Despite security efforts, Australia remains among the top five nations targeted by encrypted cyber attacks, with a marked rise in threats.
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Zscaler report highlights VPN risk to network security
Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
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Zscaler has revealed a resounding number of organisations are expressing deep concerns about their network security due to the risks from VPNs.
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Nearly 40% increase in global ransomware attacks – report
Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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Ransomware attacks have increased by almost 40%, with cybercriminals targeting organisations with cyber insurance, says a new report by Zscaler.
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Zscaler uncovers increasing complexity and sophistication of ransomware
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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Zscaler reveals rise in ransomware attacks targeting public entities and organizations with cyber insurance in its 2023 ThreatLabz Ransomware Report.
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ChatGPT and AI tools drive up phishing threats - report
Tue, 25th Apr 2023
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Zscaler's 2023 ThreatLabz Phishing Report reveals that modern phishing attacks rely on stolen credentials and AI tools like ChatGPT.
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95% of organisation rely on VPN as threats continue - report
Tue, 27th Sep 2022
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There is a growing number of VPN-specific security threats and a need for Zero Trust security architecture in enterprise-level organisations.
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Healthcare has 650% increase in ransomware attacks - report
Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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Zscaler's annual ThreatLabz Ransomware Report reveals the healthcare and restaurant and food service industries had the biggest jumps in ransomware attacks.
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Retail and wholesale at significant risk of phishing attacks
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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Retail and wholesale environments face a 400% increase in phishing attacks, with SMS phishing on the rise, says new research by Zscaler.
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Zscaler report reveals attacks on tech companies up by 2,300%
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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There has been a 314% year-over-year increase in HTTPS threats from the start of 2021, according to new research from Zscaler.
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Internet of Things devices major source of security compromise - report
Fri, 16th Jul 2021
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IoT devices have become a major security risk, with a 700% increase in attacks during the pandemic, according to Zscaler's study.
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Double extortion attacks causing significant business disruption
Tue, 25th May 2021
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Sophisticated double extortion attacks targeting essential industries is causing significant business disruption, a new report has found.
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Ransomware attacks over SSL increase by 500%, Zscaler report shows
Fri, 13th Nov 2020
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Cyber criminals have targeted the healthcare industry the most in 2020, with 1.6 billion SSL based threats, according to a report by Zscaler.