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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 …

cryptocurrency
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 …

bomb
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 …

Terminal
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, …

virtual reality
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 …

DDoS
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
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 …

Metaverse
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 …

risk
Operational risk management solution market to reach $3,098.0 million by 2028

The global operational risk management solution market size is expected to grow from $1,656.4 million in 2021 to $3,098.0 million by 2028; operational risk management solution …

week in review
Week in review: Lapsus$ breaches Okta and Microsoft, Red Team 101, cybersecurity during M&As

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles and interviews: Lapsus$ gang says it has breached Okta and Microsoft After breaching NVIDIA and …

The 2021 threat landscape: Trends, threats and techniques

Ransomware was a top threat in 2021, and groups have adopted new techniques to evade detection and maximize earnings, a report from Red Canary reveals. The report explores the …

The impact of the cloud skills gap on businesses

70% of IT leaders find the cloud skills gap to be a great concern, a Cloudreach research reveals. It either slowed them down or posed an existential crisis to the company. As …

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