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Companies Ditching Legacy VPNs Slash Cybersecurity Costs By Millions

Businesses are reportedly eliminating what analysts call a “hidden cybersecurity tax” by transitioning from traditional VPNs to modern mesh architectures. According to industry reports, companies making this shift are seeing significant cost reductions while improving security resilience against growing threats.

The Hidden Cybersecurity Tax

Companies are reportedly paying what industry experts describe as a substantial “cybersecurity tax” that doesn’t appear as a formal line item but manifests through escalating costs across multiple business functions. According to reports, this includes IT infrastructure refresh cycles every three years, per-user licensing fees that increase with each new hire, and insurance premiums climbing 15-25% annually.

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Human Risk Report Reveals Overconfidence in Phishing Defenses Despite Rising Breaches

A comprehensive cybersecurity report indicates growing overconfidence among IT leaders despite increasing phishing and AI-related security incidents. The survey of 1,700 professionals shows malicious link clicks remain prevalent while generative AI creates new data exposure risks.

Cybersecurity Confidence Gap Widens as Human Risks Escalate

Organizations worldwide are facing a growing disconnect between perceived security and actual vulnerability, according to reports from Arctic Wolf’s second annual Human Risk Behavior Snapshot. The independent survey of more than 1,700 IT leaders and end users reveals that despite continued confidence in cybersecurity defenses, everyday employee behaviors remain a leading cause of data breaches.

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UK Faces 50% Surge in Major Cyberattacks, Government Issues “Call to Arms”

The UK has experienced a 50% increase in highly significant cyberattacks over the past year, according to the National Cyber Security Centre. Officials attribute the surge to rising ransomware activity and state-sponsored threats, prompting a government “call to arms” for organizations to strengthen defenses.

UK Cybersecurity Crisis Deepens

The United Kingdom is facing a dramatic escalation in cyber threats, with a 50% increase in highly significant cyberattacks over the past year, according to reports from the National Cyber Security Centre. The NCSC’s Annual Review 2025 reveals the UK is experiencing the highest level of malicious digital activity recorded in nearly a decade, with the organization facing a new nationally significant cyber incident roughly every other day.

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LevelBlue Acquires Cybereason in Major XDR Market Expansion

In a significant move for the cybersecurity industry, LevelBlue has reportedly reached an agreement to acquire Cybereason. The acquisition marks another strategic expansion for the AT&T Cybersecurity spin-off as it builds out its extended detection and response portfolio.

LevelBlue Expands XDR Capabilities with Cybereason Acquisition

In a major consolidation within the computer security sector, LevelBlue has announced its intention to acquire cybersecurity firm Cybereason, according to reports from industry sources. The deal comes after Cybereason’s previously planned initial public offering and merger discussions were both abandoned earlier this year.