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data analytics
IT leaders think immutable data storage is an insurance policy against ransomware

IT leaders consider immutable storage as a must-have in the fight against cyberattacks, according to Scality. Ransomware threats are now understood by organizations to be …

malware
Keyloggers, spyware, and stealers dominate SMB malware detections

In 2023, 50% of malware detections for SMBs were keyloggers, spyware and stealers, malware that attackers use to steal data and credentials, according to Sophos. Attackers …

QR code
Image-based phishing tactics evolve

While 70% of organizations feel their current security stacks are effective against image-based and QR code phishing attacks, 76% were still compromised in the last 12 months, …

Eye
How new and old security threats keep persisting

Security leaders recognize that the pattern of buying new tech and the frantic state of find-fix vulnerability management is not working, according to Cymulate. Security …

AI
Today’s biggest AI security challenges

98% of companies surveyed view some of their AI models as vital for business success, and 77% have experienced breaches in their AI systems over the past year, according to …

connections
78% of MSPs identify cybersecurity as prime IT challenge

Cybersecurity remained a top priority and an area of growth for MSPs, with 73% saying it’s a top revenue driver for their business, according to Kaseya. Ongoing …

AI
AI tools put companies at risk of data exfiltration

Data loss from insiders continues to pose a growing threat to security, with emerging technologies such as AI and generative AI (GenAI) only compounding the issue, indicating …

software bug
Organizations are knowingly releasing vulnerable applications

92% of companies had experienced a breach in the prior year due to vulnerabilities of applications developed in-house, according to Checkmarx. AppSec managers and developers …

cybersecurity staff compensation
New compensation trends in the cybersecurity sector

For several years, cybersecurity leaders have grappled with talent shortages in crucial cyber roles. In the face of escalating financial requirements and expanding …

USA
Businesses foresee major impact from new SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules

While 98% of security professionals and executives have started working to comply with the new U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cybersecurity disclosure ruling, …

cloud security
Cryptojacking is no longer the sole focus of cloud attackers

As commercial adoption of cloud technologies continues, cloud-focused malware campaigns have increased in sophistication and number – a collective effort to safeguard both …

botnet
Vishing, smishing, and phishing attacks skyrocket 1,265% post-ChatGPT

76% of enterprises lack sufficient voice and messaging fraud protection as AI-powered vishing and smishing skyrocket following the launch of ChatGPT, according to Enea. …

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