CIOs prioritize innovation over tech stack optimization
Despite economic obstacles and constraints on IT budgets, global CIOs maintain a positive outlook on the potential of technology to provide significant benefits for their …
Compliance seizes spotlight in the connected devices arena
Investment in connected device security has accelerated as upcoming legislation affecting the sector becomes more prominent, according to PSA Certified. This acceleration also …
Number of email-based phishing attacks surges 464%
The evolving cyberattack landscape reveals the increasing utilization of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, like ChatGPT, by cybercriminals for crafting …
Is your browser betraying you? Emerging threats in 2023
Network attacks (IPS detections) have remained relatively flat over the last three quarters, technically down a bit more than 3%, according to WatchGuard. “Organisations need …
API tools and services are fueling revenue growth
As more companies recognize APIs as the building blocks of modern software, API tools and services are evolving to meet their needs, according to Postman. Adopting an …
Scammers using AI voice technology to commit crimes
The usage of platforms like Cash App, Zelle, and Venmo for peer-to-peer payments has experienced a significant surge, with scams increasing by over 58%. Additionally, there …
75% of consumers prepared to ditch brands hit by ransomware
As 40% of consumers harbor skepticism regarding organizations’ data protection capabilities, 75% would shift to alternate companies following a ransomware attack, …
Fileless attacks increase 1,400%
Aggregated honeypot data, over a six-month period, showed that more than 50% of the attacks focused on defense evasion, according to Aqua Security. Threat actors avoid …
53% of SaaS licenses remain unused
Enterprise leaders in procurement, IT, and finance need to take immediate action to rationalize their SaaS portfolios to prevent spending and governance challenges from …
One third of security breaches go unnoticed by security professionals
While surface-level confidence around hybrid cloud security is high, with 94% of global respondents stating their security tools and processes provide them with complete …
Businesses are ignoring third-party security risks
In the dynamic business landscape where third-party relationships assume a critical role, organizations confront various risks that can profoundly affect their security and …
Employees worry less about cybersecurity best practices in the summer
IT teams are struggling to monitor and enforce BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies during summer months when more employees are often traveling or working remotely, …