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Ransomware: The security debt collector
High-profile ransomware news stories grabbed headlines a few years ago but faded in popularity as other attacks like cryptojacking grew more profitable. Since the first months …
Attackers never let a critical vulnerability go to waste
GreyNoise Intelligence unveiled its research report that dives deep into the most significant threat detection events of the past 12 months. “When it comes to cybersecurity, …
Economic uncertainty compels IT leaders to rethink their strategy
IT decision makers’ priorities have shifted over the past 12 months and their top areas of focus as they head into 2023. Snow Software polled 800 IT leaders from the United …
Cybercriminals create new methods to evade legacy DDoS defenses
The number of DDoS attacks we see around the globe is on the rise, and that trend is likely to continue throughout 2023, according to Corero. We expect to see attackers deploy …
Cybersecurity and quantum readiness
Avast CISO Jaya Baloo explains what quantum computing is, talks about its promises and potential pitfalls, and urges organizations to be pragmatic about preparing for its …
5G wireless connections to reach 5.9 billion by the end of 2027
5G continues its dominating advance, as global 5G wireless connections look to surpass 1.1 billion by the end of 2022, according to 5G Americas. Connections to 5G networks has …
Fraudsters’ working patterns have changed in recent years
Less sophisticated fraud — in which doctored identity documents are readily spotted — has jumped 37% in 2022, according to Onfido. Fraudsters can scale these attacks on an …
Reported phishing attacks have quintupled
The third quarter of 2022, APWG observed 1,270,883 total phishing attacks — is the worst quarter for phishing that APWG has ever observed. The total for August 2022 was …
3 important changes in how data will be used and treated
Regula has presented their vision of the developments that will shape the industry’s landscape in 2023. Deepfakes, new cyber-hygiene norms, and demand for mature ID …
SMEs: Boost awareness on cybersecurity – ENISA tools and guidance
In a time of increased remote work and growing cyber threats, SMEs face major cybersecurity challenges. Low-security budget, lack of employee awareness, management support, …
Enterprises waste money on identity tools they don’t use
Misguided enterprise investment in multiple identity tools is proving insufficient in defending against today’s threat landscape, according to One Identity. 96% of companies …
Modern technology and cyber recovery will intersect in the next generation of attacks
As technology continues to evolve for business and personal use, cybercriminals are also leveraging innovation in the next generation of attacks, according to Experian. …