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Lack of visibility into remote endpoints leaves companies vulnerable to ransomware

Illumio released findings on visibility and security practices for remote endpoints, revealing how vulnerable organizations are to ransomware propagating throughout the …

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93% of workers overshare online, causing security risks

Tessian reveals just how much, and how often, people divulge about their lives online and how attackers take advantage of it. With insights from both professionals and …

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One-third of businesses have cloud budget overruns of up to 40%

More than one-third of businesses have cloud budget overruns of up to 40 percent, and one in 12 companies exceed this number, a Pepperdata survey of 750 senior enterprise IT …

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Linux malware backdoors supercomputers

ESET researchers discovered Kobalos, a malware that has been attacking supercomputers – high performance computer (HPC) clusters – as well as other targets such as a …

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SMB ransomware extortion: Identifying pieces of the puzzle

2020 saw a new trend emerge: ransomware victims who were unwilling or unable to pay the ransom were faced with the threat of their sensitive information being exposed. Ponying …

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Digital transformation plans have accelerated due to the pandemic

As organizational reliance on data continues to rise amid the pandemic, a Druva survey uncovered rising concerns among Indian businesses about data protection, the growing …

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The first step in protecting ourselves is realizing that there’s a lot we can do to stay safe online

While the shift to a digital-first life was brought on by the global pandemic, U.S. consumers plan to keep it up – with online banking (61%), social engagements (56%), and …

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CCAPS: New cybersecurity category that protects households and small businesses

We’re increasingly reliant on our networks to keep us working, entertained and connected to our loved ones. Networks ensure our kids get an education and have smart new toys …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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