Hi Reddit! We’re Jeff Crume and Guido Crucq from IBM Security. Every year, we analyze hundreds of real-world breaches for the Cost of a Data Breach Report. Ask us anything about data breaches and cybersecurity trends!
Description
This content is an invitation to a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) session hosted by IBM Security experts Jeff Crume and Guido Crucq. They discuss cybersecurity trends and findings from the Cost of a Data Breach Report, which analyzes real-world data breaches. No specific vulnerability, exploit, or active breach details are provided.
Reddit Discussion
Hi Reddit! 👋 I'm Jeff Crume, Distinguished Engineer and Master Inventor at IBM Security.
For over 44 years, I've worked across cybersecurity, cryptography, software engineering, and emerging technologies. You may also know me from the IBM Technology YouTube channel, where I help break down complex security topics for a broad audience. I've spent much of my career helping organizations understand evolving cyber threats and how to better defend against them. In addition to this, I’m currently an adjunct professor at NC State University.
And I'm Guido Crucq 👋 a cybersecurity leader at IBM Security focused on helping organizations strengthen their defenses against today's most pressing security challenges.
Throughout my career, I've worked with organizations around the world on cybersecurity strategy, risk management, security operation and incident response. I'm passionate about helping businesses make informed security decisions in a rapidly changing threat landscape.
Join us for a live AMA on October 6 at 10:00 a.m. ET., where we'll discuss findings from our Cost of a Data Breach Report. The report examines incidents from organizations around the world to uncover what drives breach costs, how attack trends are evolving and which security investments make the biggest difference.
Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Ask us anything.
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Technical Analysis
IBM Security representatives are hosting a Reddit AMA to share insights from their annual Cost of a Data Breach Report. The session aims to educate and engage the community on cybersecurity trends, breach cost drivers, and effective security investments. No technical vulnerability or threat details are included in this announcement.
Potential Impact
No direct security impact or active threat is described. This is an informational and educational event without indication of a new or ongoing security incident.
Defensive Guidance
No mitigation actions are applicable as this is not a security vulnerability or active threat.
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Threat ID: 6ac3ed672cdf04f6562b4729
Added to database: 10/05/2026, 18:33:11 UTC
Last enriched: 10/05/2026, 18:33:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/05/2026, 19:48:10 UTC
Views: 2
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