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Government IT decision makers worried about security risks related to cloud migration
Nearly 70% of U.S. government IT decision makers surveyed view security risks as the top barrier when migrating to modern cloud platforms, a Morning Consult survey reveals. Of …
Questions that help CISOs and boards have each other’s back
Boards of directors and executives seem increasingly interested in understanding their companies’ security posture. And why wouldn’t they be? The ransomware threat posed by …
A unified approach is the future of data backup
Though disaster recovery and backup solutions have always been critical components for any business, the pandemic put a spotlight on the many threats to data today. Cybercrime …
Despite good defensive measures, ransomware continues to get in
Traditional ransomware defenses are failing, with 54% of all victims having anti-phishing training and 49% having perimeter defenses in place at the time of attack, according …
Half of organizations are ineffective at countering phishing and ransomware threats
Half of US organizations are not effective at countering phishing and ransomware threats, Osterman Research research reveals. The findings come from a study compiled from …
How to balance employee IT security policies
Hysolate announced the release of its latest enterprise security study exploring 200 enterprise IT and security leaders’ views on enterprise priorities for ensuring secure …
U.S. Government sets up ransomware task force, offers $10 million reward for info
The U.S. Government has set up a cross-agency ransomware task force, a hub for ransomware resources, and is offering $10 million for information on state-sponsored cyber …
Cybercriminals customizing malware for attacks on virtual infrastructure
Cyber incidents continue to rise, ransomware accounts for nearly two-thirds of all malware attacks, and more cybercriminals are customizing malware for attacks on virtual …
54% of businesses now have a policy in place to deal with ransomware attacks
54% of businesses now have a defined policy in place to deal with ransomware attacks – whether this means paying a ransom, relying on insurance policies or refusing to pay at …
Health insurers facing growing risk of customer data theft
The U.S. health insurance industry is facing growing risks from cybersecurity threats due to the increasingly sophisticated techniques used by cybercriminals amid the …
IT, healthcare and manufacturing top targets for cyberattacks
Avanan announced the release of a report which analyzes today’s threat landscape, phishing vectors, and industry-based attacks, exposing healthcare and manufacturing as two of …
Critical infrastructure cyberattacks signaling the importance of prioritizing security
Armis released new data uncovering the lack of knowledge and general awareness of major cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and an understanding of security hygiene. The …
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