Nearly 40% of new ransomware families use both data encryption and data theft in attacks
Data-stealing ransomware attacks, information harvesting malware, and supply chain attacks are among the critical threats to organizations, according to F-Secure. One of the …
Organizations suffer downtime despite following cybersecurity recommendations
Organizations continue to suffer downtime despite IT stacks equipped with all recommended cybersecurity technologies – including continuous data protection, anti-malware with …
Board directors need to play an active role in protecting their org from cyber risks
Cybersecurity failure is a “clear and present danger” and critical global threat, yet responses from board directors have been fragmented, risks not fully understood, and …
93% of consumers concerned about data security when filling out online forms
Source Defense provides in-depth analysis of the client-side threat landscape and specific attacks like formjacking, Magecart and web browser threats. The research offers a …
Stop using your employees as scapegoats: Change their behavior
Remote workforces pose new challenges for organizations, with the largest issue centered around fortifying the security of at-home workers. We’ve recently witnessed large …
Attack volume surged by 48% during the first year of the pandemic
A Mimecast report details how threat actors targeted remote workers during the first year of the pandemic, March 2020 – February 2021. The report describes how attack volume …
Fleeceware apps extract hundreds of dollars per year from their users through subscription services
Avast has discovered more than 200 new fleeceware applications on the Apple App Store and the Google PlayStore. The apps have been downloaded approximately one billion times …
Challenges and benefits of using threat data feeds
Threat data feeds can help organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture, according to a report from the Ponemon Institute. As cyberthreats proliferate, many …
Distributed and remote work creating a perfect storm for network security teams
Distinct priorities have emerged when it comes to responding to the needs of IT security’s rapid transformation, a FireMon research has found. The survey of 500 cybersecurity …
Hidden areas of security and the future of hybrid working
The pandemic has changed how many companies operate in a short period of time. Over the last year we’ve witnessed most organizations with office-based workforces having to …
Remote workers admit to playing a significant part in increasing their company’s cybersecurity risks
The COVID-19 generation of remote workers are admitting to playing a significant part in increasing the cybersecurity risks facing their companies. An Opinium research shows …
IT leaders adapting to new challenges by prioritizing collaboration, cloud and security
CIOs and IT decision makers (ITDMs) are looking to maximize investments and drive innovation after a difficult year which raised the profile of IT leaders in driving critical …
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