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2021 COVID bounce: Malware has returned with a vengeance
At a particularly perilous moment for privacy and security, Malwarebytes’ research uncovered a COVID bounce, a massive 2021 resurgence of cyberthreats across multiple …

Not enough businesses have a formal ransomware plan in place
A research from Thales has found that malware, ransomware and phishing continues to plague global organizations. In fact, 21% have experienced a ransomware attack in the last …

What’s stopping organizations from becoming data-driven?
A study conducted among CIOs, chief data officers and vice presidents in data-oriented positions released by Domo, pointed to a significant data decision gap impacting …

AI market share to increase by $76.44 billion by 2025
The artificial intelligence (AI) market share is expected to increase by $76.44 billion from 2020 to 2025, with an accelerated CAGR of 21%, according to the recent market …
Number of DDoS attacks in 2021 reached 9.75 million
During the second half of 2021, cybercriminals launched 9.75 million DDoS attacks, a NETSCOUT report has revealed. These attacks show a 3% decrease from the record number set …

Cybercriminals focusing on crypto donations to Ukraine to trick victims
As the war in Ukraine unfolded, one way of helping was to donate cryptocurrency which resulted in over $50 million in crypto donations. Cybercriminals were quick to move and …

Is next-gen threat modeling even about threats?
The threat landscape evolves with technology, and as threats grow in sophistication, there are concerns about major events like the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack or the …

Why low-code and identity must co-exist
Software development has emerged as a critical task for organizations looking to compete in the digital economy. It increasingly fuels innovation and even disruption. Yet, …

Extended Threat Intelligence: A new approach to old school threat intelligence
The world is shaken by different new crises and cyber events every day. All sectors are affected by the events, either in terms of production, transportation, or security. The …

Cybercriminals launched 9.75 million DDoS attacks in 2021
During the second half of 2021, cybercriminals launched approximately 4.4 million Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, bringing the total number of DDoS attacks in …

Cloud-native adoption shifts security responsibility across teams
Styra released a research report which explores how in sync, or misaligned, IT leaders and developers are when it comes to cloud-native technology use and security during …

The importance of data in the metaverse
A research from Bright Data has highlighted the importance of data in virtual environments such as the metaverse. The survey, conducted by Vanson Bourne, generated insights …
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