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Every business is at risk from cyberattacks. The cost of these attacks can be a loss in customer trust, regulatory fines, and even legal action. The best defense against cyberattacks is an early detection and response program that includes real-time threat monitoring, anomaly detection and advanced analytics.

A breach in Marks & Spencer’s online shopping platform highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity monitoring. This attack illustrates how a single attacker can compromise an entire company, disrupting operations and stealing data with the click of a mouse.

The global news media faces digital security challenges that are not limited to phishing and ransomware threats, but also include concerns about software vulnerabilities and the increasing use of generative AI technologies in attacks against journalists’ privacy. This trend underscores the need for a multi-stakeholder approach to address these risks and create new opportunities for collaborative efforts between journalists, technology companies and researchers.

In this episode of the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, Sherrod DeGrippo is live at Black Hat 2025 with a special lineup of Microsoft security leaders and researchers. Sherrod talks with Tom Gallagher, VP of Engineering and head of the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). Tom discusses how his team works with researchers worldwide, why responsible disclosure matters, and how programs like Zero Day Quest are shaping the future of vulnerability research in cloud and AI security.

Cybercriminals continuously evolve their tactics, making it critical to regularly update and bolster your cyber defences. Staying up to date on the latest risks by subscribing to reputable security news outlets, following industry experts and participating in security awareness programmes is an effective way to reinforce your defences.