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13% of SMBs have experienced an IoT-based attack
One in four companies have already experienced a ransomware attack and one in eight have dealt with an IoT-based attack, according to Arctic Wolf Networks. As mid-market …

Insider threats and ransomware are most feared, followed by DDoS attacks
A new SANS survey found that ransomware, insider threats and denial of service are considered the top three threats organizations face when it comes to securing sensitive …

Key elements of a secure, sensitive information sharing strategy
It’s been said, data is like the new oil. What does this mean exactly? Like oil, data is a commodity. But unlike oil, the value of data isn’t susceptible to supply and demand. …

Emerging threats fuel public threat intelligence sharing
Concerns around emerging threats such as ransomware and polymorphic malware have sparked a significant increase in collaboration by the cyber security industry, according to …

Skilled security staff are hard to find, security teams need to be creative
A study conducted in July by Dimensional Research examined how organizations are addressing the cybersecurity skills gap. Study respondents included 315 IT security …

Axonius announces $4M seed round to secure the explosion of connected devices
Israeli startup Axonius today announced $4 million in seed funding for its mission to secure and manage the growing billions of connected devices in use by businesses. Backing …

Hacking virtual and augmented reality: Short-term FUD, long-term danger
I believe virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are on the cusp of mass success, and will dramatically change the way we use technology. However, with new technology …

GDPR awareness: 1 in 5 businesses claim a fine wouldn’t bother them
With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) taking effect May 25, 2018, businesses around the globe should be preparing accordingly. However, through a recent survey, …

Lenovo settles FTC charges it harmed consumers with preinstalled software
Lenovo has agreed to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission and 32 State Attorneys General that the company harmed consumers by pre-loading software on some laptops …

Consumers need to stay alert as skimming grows
The number of cards compromised at U.S. ATMs and merchants rose 39 percent in the first six months of 2017, compared to the same period in 2016, according to new data from …

Navigating GDPR in the mobile enterprise
Securing data and protecting privacy in a connected world is already a major challenge for any enterprise, and mobility only magnifies this challenge. Mobile devices are …

How large businesses approach cybersecurity today
Over 90% of large US companies with 500+ employees have a cybersecurity policy in place to protect them from both real and anticipated threats. Clutch surveyed over 300 …