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Data recovery depends on how good your backup strategy is
99% of surveyed IT decision makers state they have backup strategies in place, but just 26% have admitted they were unable to fully restore all data/documents when recovering …
Increased security driving investments in cloud computing
Aptum has announced a report which examines the complexities inherent in hybrid cloud environments and their implications on security, data governance, compliance and disaster …
Week in review: Microsoft fixes Follina, cybersecurity pros quitting, (IN)SECURE Magazine RSAC 2022
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: (IN)SECURE Magazine: RSAC 2022 special issue released Several of the most …
Businesses deal with increasing bot attacks
Netacea released its report into how businesses are dealing with bot attacks. It reveals one key area where businesses are failing to tackle bot attacks — bots are going …
Criminal IP analysis report on zero-day vulnerability in Atlassian Confluence
According to Volexity, a webshell was discovered in Atlassian Confluence server during an incident response investigation. Volexity determined that it was a zero-day …
How financial institutions are improving customer experience with fraud prevention measures
Fraud is a persistent threat, and there’s no end in sight as the e-commerce landscape continues to evolve and the use of online payment platforms increases. According to one …
Cyber criminals continue to target and exploit people
Proofpoint unveiled its annual Human Factor report, which provides a comprehensive examination of the three main facets of user risk — vulnerability, attacks, and privilege — …
Fraud trends and scam tactics consumers should be aware of
If it seems like you’re receiving more spam than normal, you probably are. Seventy-four percent of consumers say they have received a scam text so far this year, while as many …
66% of organizations store 21%-60% of their sensitive data in the cloud
A Thales report, conducted by 451 Research, reveals that 45% of businesses have experienced a cloud-based data breach or failed audit in the past 12 months, up 5% from the …
How social engineering attacks are evolving beyond email
In this Help Net Security video, Chris Lehman, CEO at SafeGuard Cyber, talks about how adversaries are moving beyond email to attack companies through a wide range of digital …
Zero trust adoption: Industry-specific challenges and implementation strategies
Organizations across many industries are in the throes of a journey to implement the zero trust security model to increase their cybersecurity posture. Through my experience …
72% of middle market companies expect to experience a cyberattack
Middle market companies face an increasingly volatile cybersecurity environment, with threats coming from more directions than ever before and more skilled criminals targeting …
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