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Over 70 billion unprotected files available on unsecured web servers
Critical exposures outside of an organization’s firewall are the greatest source of cybersecurity threats, according to CybelAngel. Across all industries, these …

Study of past cyber attacks can improve organizations’ defense strategies
Ransomware operators have been increasingly launching frequent attacks, demanding higher ransoms, and publicly exposing victims, leading to the emergence of an ecosystem that …

Week in review: 5 free online cybersecurity resources for SMBs, AI tools might fuel BEC attacks
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Balancing cybersecurity with business priorities: Advice for Boards In this …

The staying power of shadow IT, and how to combat risks related to it
There was a time, not too long ago, when most IT leaders believed shadow IT was a negligible element in their companies. They felt their IT organizations were so in control of …

New infosec products of the week: April 21, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Armorblox, Cofense, D3 Security, Sotero, Venafi, Veracode, Versa Networks, and Zyxel …

Scammers using social media to dupe people into becoming money mules
Fraudsters are taking advantage of the widening fraud knowledge gap, outlining the urgent need for banks to educate and protect their customers with technology, according to …

Top three factors leading to burnout at work
47% of employees report feeling stressed in their everyday life, but nearly 70% believe their employer would support them in a time of need, according to Mercer Marsh …

The biggest data security blind spot: Authorization
Too many people have access to company data they don’t need. Also, too many companies focus on authentication (verifying identity) as a security measure and overlook the …

How companies are struggling to build and run effective cybersecurity programs
A recent Code42 report reveals a rapidly growing number of inside risk incidents and a concerning lack of training and technology, further exacerbated by increasing workforce …

CISOs struggling to protect sensitive data records
Almost all IT and security leaders (96%) globally are concerned their organization will be unable to maintain business continuity following a cyberattack, according to Rubrik. …

Outdated cybersecurity practices leave door open for criminals
Organizations experienced a significant increase in ransomware – from an average of four attacks over five years in 2021 versus four attacks over the course of one year in …

IT and business services market shows resilience with positive growth outlook
Worldwide IT and business services revenue is expected to grow (in constant currency) from $1.13 trillion in 2022 to $1.2 trillion in 2023, or 5.7% year-over-year growth, …
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