CyberWire Daily The Take It Down Act walks a fine line.
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May 20, 2025 
Chris Novak, Vice President of Global Cybersecurity Solutions at Verizon, discusses the newly signed Take It Down Act targeting non-consensual intimate images and its implications for free expression. He highlights the alarming rise in ransomware and exploitation of vulnerabilities, especially affecting small businesses. The conversation also touches on the urgent need for patching critical vulnerabilities and the broader challenges facing the cybersecurity workforce, stressing the importance of data-driven analysis in understanding global breaches.
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Vulnerabilities Exploited at Perimeter
- Exploitation of vulnerabilities is rising as an initial access step in data breaches.
- Many exploited vulnerabilities target perimeter devices, weakening the traditional network 'castle wall.'
Ransomware Impacts SMBs Heavily
- Ransomware events increased 37% and affect 44% of breaches, mainly hurting small and medium businesses.
- 64% of victim organizations did not pay ransoms, indicating better resiliency and controls.
Generative AI Risks Mostly Internal
- Most generative AI security issues arise from internal misuse and lack of governance.
- Employees often bypass corporate controls by uploading sensitive data to external AI platforms.