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Download: The Phisher’s Playbook
The constant increase in phishing attacks and the damage they cause make all of us anxious, especially since they’re becoming harder to detect. To protect yourself from …

To combat cyber warfare the security industry needs to work together
Just when we thought 2020 couldn’t get worse, security firm FireEye broke the news that the compromise of a software solution by IT solutions provider SolarWinds had resulted …

Board members aren’t taking cybersecurity as seriously as they should
Trend Micro shared results from a study that reveals systemic challenges with security integration into business processes. The report includes the top ways to drive …

New value exists at the intersection of digital tech and sustainability
European companies that accelerate both their digital and sustainability transitions are likely to recover faster and emerge stronger from the COVID-19 crisis, according to a …

5G core market size to reach $9.497 million by 2025
The global 5G core market size is projected to grow from $630 million in 2020 to $9.497 million by 2025, at a CAGR of 72.0% during the forecast period, according to …

How consumers protect sensitive information when using FinTech apps
42% of global consumers use a free FinTech app or platform. Of those, 50% do not know if the app they use sells their data. ESET has explored the topic of data security in the …

Week in review: Sudo vulnerability, Emotet takedown, execs targeted with Office 365 phishing
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: “Serious” vulnerability found in Libgcrypt, GnuPG’s cryptographic library Libgcrypt …

Ransomware: The rise of Misfortune 500 businesses
Far too many executives and employees think ransomware is a nuisance delivered via an obviously fake phishing email. This misconception leaves companies exposed to attack. …

Extortion demands grow as cybercriminals target new online industries
There was a 154 percent increase in the number of attacks between 2019 and 2020, with growth in ransom-related DDoS (RDDoS) attacks and a rise in use of existing attack …

Privacy and security practices are essential for post-pandemic recovery
Cisco published a study which found enhanced importance of privacy protections during the pandemic and increasing benefits for businesses that adopt strong privacy measures. …

SOC challenges within the current cyber skilling climate
A Cyberbit report reveals how organizations are currently building the human element of their InfoSec organization—shedding light on current practices including job …

The state of corporate legal departments and the role of the Chief Legal Officer
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and Exterro survey shows the ever-increasing role of Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) as key business partners. In addition, respondents …
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