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Endpoint security lags despite rising cybercrime costs

Despite significant investments in cybersecurity, endpoints remain a primary vulnerability for enterprises, with projected cybercrime costs reaching $15 trillion by 2029. Experts like Paddy Harrington from Forrester emphasize that a shift from detection to prevention is crucial, as agentic systems inherit the same risks as human users. The increasing reliance on edge computing and hybrid work models further complicates endpoint security, making foundational protections and diligent patching essential to combat threats like phishing and unvetted AI applications. AI

IMPACT Highlights the growing threat of AI-driven attacks on endpoints, emphasizing the need for preventative security measures.

RANK_REASON Article discusses industry trends and expert opinions on endpoint security without announcing a new product or research.

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Endpoint security lags despite rising cybercrime costs

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Kevin Greenway, Forbes Councils Member ·

    The Endpoint: Where Security Breaches Still Thrive

    AI threat actors will get smarter. Enterprises must get tougher.​