Though already patched, the vulnerability is especially problematic because of the highly privileged access it offers to business-critical systems, sensitive data, and backups for attackers.‎‎

Recently added artificial intelligence capabilities on the Chinese-language Darcula phishing-as-a-service platform make phishing attacks easy for even the least technical hackers.‎

The losses are 33% higher than the year before, with phishing leading the way as the most-reported cybercrime last year, and ransomware was the top threat to critical infrastructure, according to the FBI Internet Crime Report.‎‎

Fraudsters are targeting high-turnover workforces and compromising accounts that are associated with frequent payouts.‎

By proactively embracing emerging trends around encryption, AI security, and platform consolidation, organizations can turn compliance burdens into competitive advantage.‎‎

In a world where insider threats, nation-state adversaries, and technological evolution create new challenges, companies must prioritize transparency, ethical leadership, and a culture rooted in trust.‎‎