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DDoS traffic capitalizes on remote working connectivity reliance to disrupt service provider targets
In the first quarter of 2020, DDoS attacks rose more than 278% compared to Q1 2019 and more than 542% compared to the last quarter, according to Nexusguard. Working from home …
Surge in unique clients reporting brute-force attack attempts
There’s a significant uptick in the number of unique clients who have reported brute-force attack attempts, ESET reveals. Trend of RDP attack attempts against unique …
Data security matters more than ever in the new normal
Even before lockdowns, there was a steady migration toward more flexible workforce arrangements. Given the new normal of so many more people working from home—on top of a pile …
80% of consumers trust a review platform more if it displays fake reviews
Many people are using COVID-19 quarantine to get projects done at home, meaning plenty of online shopping for tools and supplies. But do you buy blind? Research shows 97% of …
Despite COVID-19, 5G progress in connections and deployments continues
5G progress in connections and deployments continues despite the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn according to 5G Americas. According to data from Omdia, …
With remote working on the rise, infosec strategies need to evolve
The recent pandemic created a new normal that redefines the way business operates by eliminating security and physical work borders. An Avertium study found that having …
Most malware in Q1 2020 was delivered via encrypted HTTPS connections
67% of all malware in Q1 2020 was delivered via encrypted HTTPS connections and 72% of encrypted malware was classified as zero day, so would have evaded signature-based …
Study of global hackers and the economics of security research
Human ingenuity supported by actionable intelligence were found to be critical ingredients to maintaining a resilient infrastructure, Bugcrowd reveals. In fact, 78% of hackers …
Consumer security concerns at an all-time high, but priorities have shifted
31% of Americans are concerned about their data security while working from home during the global health crisis, according to a Unisys Security survey. Consumer security …
Employees are worried about cyber threats in their home office environments
IBM Security released findings from a study focused on the behaviors and security risks of those new to working from home (WFH) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cyber threats in …
Business functions fail to collaborate on digitization
Many companies do not realize the full value of investing in digital projects due to a lack of collaboration among their critical business functions, according to a study by …
Privacy and security concerns related to patient data in the cloud
The Cloud Security Alliance has released a report examining privacy and security of patient data in the cloud. In the wake of COVID-19, health delivery organizations (HDOs) …