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How likely are mid-market organizations to experience a breach by the end of 2021?
Coro released an extensive cybersecurity research report revealing a true market failure: a severe lack of preparedness of the mid-market sector, which is comprised of …
Defense contractors are highly susceptible to ransomware attacks
Twenty percent of America’s largest 100 defense contractors are highly susceptible to a ransomware attack, according to a research from Black Kite. Several critical …
Ransomware attacks surge, but victims are recovering quickly
Cymulate announced the results of a survey, revealing that despite the increase in the number of ransomware attacks this past year, overall victims suffered limited damage in …
Holidays don’t mean much to ransomware attackers
Cybereason published a global study of 1,200+ security professionals at organizations that have previously suffered a successful ransomware attack on a holiday or weekend. The …
The COVID-19 crisis has fueled the increase of cybercrime in all its forms
The accelerated digitalization related to the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly influenced the development of a number of cyber threats, according to the new edition of …
Operational technology and zero trust
Zero trust, otherwise known as zero trust architecture (ZTA), is a shift in the way we think about security. Zero trust is the concept of centralizing policy control, limiting …
Healthcare organizations at risk: The attack surface is expanding
Armis released data showing the increased security risk faced by healthcare organizations and patients as an increase in connected devices creates an expanded attack surface, …
Top risks auditors should cover in their 2022 audit plans
Ransomware and the long-term effects of COVID-19 on markets and organizations are key items to cover in 2022 audit plans, according to a Gartner report. The report also …
Security standards should be strengthened outside the federal government too
Tripwire announced the results of a research report that evaluated actions taken by the federal government to improve cybersecurity in 2021. Conducted by Dimensional Research, …
Organizations believe they are ready for ransomware attacks
Over the past year there has been a dramatic rise in ransomware attacks, and while all organizations are a target, large enterprises are bearing the brunt – experiencing …
Vulnerabilities associated with ransomware increased 4.5% in Q3 2021
Ransomware groups are continuing to grow in sophistication, boldness, and volume, with numbers up across the board since Q2 2021, a report by Ivanti, Cyber Security Works and …
The cyber insurance dilemma: The risks of a safety net
Cybercriminals have become the modern mafia and ransomware attacks are the new shake-downs. Not only has the ask of the ransoms skyrocketed, but the average ransomware payment …
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