data breach
Hackers hit CD Projekt Red, steal data, ask for ransom
Polish game developer CD Projekt Red has been hit by hackers, who breached its internal network, stole data, encrypted some devices, and asked for a ransom to not sell of leak …
Your security technology is only as strong as your team
Businesses aren’t shy about investing in cybersecurity, but are organizations getting the maximum return on those investments? Too often, businesses focus their spending on …
Identity verification market to grow steadily in the next few years
The identity verification market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.1% over the forecast period 2020 to 2025, according to ResearchAndMarkets. Adoption of solutions through …
Data loss prevention strategies for long-term remote teams
Before the recent pandemic, many executives began appreciating the risks and opportunities associated with cybersecurity. A 2019 survey on cybersecurity priorities from Optiv …
Runtime data no longer has to be vulnerable data
Today, the security model utilized by nearly all organizations is so weak that the mere act of creating new data comes with the immutable assumption that such data will become …
Lack of visibility into remote endpoints leaves companies vulnerable to ransomware
Illumio released findings on visibility and security practices for remote endpoints, revealing how vulnerable organizations are to ransomware propagating throughout the …
SMB ransomware extortion: Identifying pieces of the puzzle
2020 saw a new trend emerge: ransomware victims who were unwilling or unable to pay the ransom were faced with the threat of their sensitive information being exposed. Ponying …
To combat cyber warfare the security industry needs to work together
Just when we thought 2020 couldn’t get worse, security firm FireEye broke the news that the compromise of a software solution by IT solutions provider SolarWinds had resulted …
Most network outages exceed $1 million in damages
Infoblox unveils research into the foundational infrastructure challenges faced by networking and security decision-makers in the US government. The report reveals a …
Privacy is not a one-time, check the box activity
New research from ISACA reveals critical skills gaps and insufficient training. The survey report also explores past and future trends in privacy, offering insights into …
Cybersecurity investments will increase up to 10% in 2021
A Canalys forecast predicts cybersecurity investments will increase 10% worldwide in the best-case scenario in 2021. Information security will remain a high priority this …
Companies turning to MSPs as attack vectors get more sophisticated
Research from Infrascale reveals new information security insights important to MSPs in the new year. The research survey highlights business executive input, from a security …