"Looking Ahead to 2020 Cybersecurity Trends and a New Decade"

New cybersecurity threats, risks, and incidents will emerge in the coming year. Security professionals are encouraged to further examine the cybersecurity trends observed this year to prepare for what's to come in 2020. According to security experts, deepfakes are considered one of the top cybersecurity threats to look out for in 2020. Deepfakes are fake photos, videos, and audio recordings generated through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Researchers pointed out deepfakes pose a significant threat as they can be used in disinformation campaigns, social media manipulation, and business fraud. In a report released by Forrester Research, titled Predictions 2020: Cybersecurity, it is predicted that deep fakes will cost businesses over a quarter of a billion dollars. Ransomware is also expected to increase in the new year, continuing to be targeted at enterprises, hospitals, utilities, and governments. This article continues to discuss the predicted rise in deepfakes, ransomware, and phishing attacks in 2020, as well as consumers' cybersecurity expectations and how enterprises can prepare for 2020 cybersecurity trends. 

Security Intelligence reports "Looking Ahead to 2020 Cybersecurity Trends and a New Decade"