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In today’s Tech Pulse, gain insight into how:

• AI-driven "vibe hacking" is exploiting trust in fast-paced DevSecOps pipelines and why new security strategies are critical to counter advanced threats.

• Cause-and-effect chains in cybersecurity turn breaches into full-scale business crises, emphasizing the importance of resilience over reaction.

• Shifting from disaster recovery to cyber resiliency ensures businesses can rapidly recover from attacks while safeguarding trust and continuity.

Each of these articles is penned by members of Forbes Technology Council, key luminaries shaping the future of technology leadership.

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Why AI-Driven "Vibe Hacking" Is the Next Cybersecurity Frontier

AI's integration into business operations is accelerating, but so are the risks. A new type of threat, AI-driven vibe hacking, exploits trust through hyper-realistic mimicry, shaking the foundations of DevSecOps security and underscoring the need for businesses to rethink defenses for the AI era.

AI-driven attacks are rapidly evolving—here’s all you need to know:

💡 AI "Vibe Hacking" Defined: Unlike traditional phishing, vibe hacking uses nuanced behavioral mimicry to build trust. Think convincing messages from your “CTO” or an AI-generated vendor conducting a “live” call.

⚠️ Emerging AI Threats

• Model Poisoning: Manipulates AI training data to introduce hidden backdoors.

• Generative Deepfakes: Hyper-real visuals tricking authentication systems.

🔐 Protective Strategies:

• AI Supply Chain: Treat AI like open-source code; verify sources and monitor updates.

• AI Red Team Simulations: Regularly test for vulnerabilities like AI prompt injections and impersonation.

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Cybersecurity’s Hidden Danger: The Cause-And-Effect Chain

When cyberattacks make headlines, the focus often lands on the breach itself, but that’s rarely the whole story. The true threat lies in the cascading disruptions that follow, as cause-and-effect chains turn isolated incidents into full-blown crises.

Here’s why businesses are blindsided and how to take proactive control:

🔍 The Ripple Effect: One breach can create business-wide chaos—triggering IT outages, halting operations, disrupting supply chains, and eroding trust.

🛑 Common Gaps That Amplify Risks

• Unknown Crown Jewels: Many organizations can’t identify their most critical systems, leaving core assets underprotected.

• Unmapped Dependencies: Interconnected systems and supply chains create blind spots for cascading failures.

• Assumptions of Resilience: Response plans often fall short during real-world incidents, exposing a false sense of preparedness.

✅ Building a Resilient Mindset

• Identify Critical Assets: Focus protection on the systems that drive revenue and compliance.

• Map & Analyze Dependencies: Chart out how systems, suppliers, and processes interconnect.

• Stress-Test Recovery Plans: Simulate worst-case scenarios to ensure operations can survive disruptions.

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From Disaster Recovery to Cyber Resiliency: A New Business Imperative

Traditional disaster recovery strategies are falling short in the face of today’s cyberattacks. Modern threat actors target backups, introduce silent malware, and cripple operations long before breaches are detected.

The solution? Shift to a cyber resiliency mindset that focuses on clean recovery environments, rapid response, and sustained business continuity.

Here’s how organizations can evolve beyond outdated approaches:

🌐 Why Disaster Recovery Falls Short: Backup systems are prime targets for attackers, rendering recovery plans ineffective and organizations vulnerable to operational and reputational harm.

🛡️ Key Cyber Resiliency Strategies

• Isolate Backup Data: Use “clean rooms” separated from the main infrastructure to prevent reinfection.

• Automate Data Verification: Regularly scan backups for signs of malware or unusual activity.

📋 Focus on Proactivity

• Practice Realistic Simulations: Elevate tabletop exercises to include both IT and business leaders.

• Invest in Intelligence: Utilize forensic tools and anomaly detection to guide early decisions during attacks.

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