DDoS attacks surge as cybercriminals take advantage of the pandemic
DDoS attacks reached a record high during the pandemic as cybercriminals launched new and increasingly complex attacks, a Link11 report reveals. The analysis showed a boom in …
Consumers aware of security concerns, but not doing much to change password habits
The recent remote work trend caused by the pandemic has increased password security risks of both companies and individuals. Despite this fact, Americans continue to put …
The dangers of misusing instant messaging and business collaboration tools
71% of office workers globally – including 68% in the US – admitted to sharing sensitive and business-critical company data using instant messaging (IM) and business …
Threat actors thriving on the fear and uncertainty of remote workforces
The pandemic’s work-from-home reality resulted in an unprecedented change for organizations as they fought to defend exponentially greater attack surfaces from cybercriminals …
Where is 5G heading, and how fast will it get there?
When it comes to 5G, carriers are optimistic. In fact, more than half of those surveyed by Dimensional Research expect to deliver substantial end-user benefits within two to …
If you are not finding vulnerabilities, then you are not looking hard enough
Building security and privacy into products from concept to retirement is not only a strong development practice but also important to enable customers to understand their …
Security threats increasing with 70% using personal devices for work
Samsung has revealed the results of a multi-industry research study, which identifies the main technology challenges UK businesses have faced over the last year – and the key …
Global WLAN market revenue continues to increase
Worldwide revenue for the combined consumer and enterprise WLAN market segments increased 17.9% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2020 (4Q20) and grew 10.3% for the full …
Alarming number of consumers impacted by identity theft, application fraud and account takeover
A new report, developed by Aite Group, and underwritten by GIACT, uncovers the striking pervasiveness of identity theft perpetrated against U.S. consumers and tracks shifts in …
How digital leaders built a foundation for resiliency in the face of disruption
During the past year, digital leaders deployed a remote workforce, engaged customers via contactless delivery and weathered various business disruptions throughout the year. …
A strategic approach to identity verification helps combat financial crime
70% of financial services organizations are taking a strategic approach to identity verification to combat financial crime and stay one step ahead of fraudsters according to …
Rise in remote work leads to increase in IT security gaps
Companies have not done enough to prevent heightened security risk in light of remote working, according to Lynx Software. In fact, 36% have been, or know someone who has …
