Cyber threats today: Significant and diverse
Insider data theft and malware attacks top the list of the most significant concerns for enterprise security executives, according to Accenture. Of those surveyed, 69 percent …
How executives really feel about infosec reports
More than half of IT and security executives will lose their jobs as a result of failing to provide useful, actionable information. While the majority of board members say …
IoT threats drive global embedded security shipments
With the rise of IoT, pressure to mitigate cyber risks in connected devices is mounting. Though security is a big concern, connected devices from autonomous vehicles to smart …
Most businesses would not pay in the event of a ransomware attack
Business owners in the U.S. recognize the severity of ransomware and the potential disruption to business operations, yet 84 percent say they would not pay in the event of a …
Supporting the IT edge is expensive, full of potential security risks
Organizations are facing multiple challenges when managing the IT edge – at remote and branch offices. A Riverbed survey asked IT professionals about the various challenges …
Hyperconverged infrastructure adoption is accelerating
The hyperconverged infrastructure is increasingly being adopted by enterprise and midmarket companies to reduce data center costs and improve operational efficiency, according …
Get ready for a surge in online travel fraud
Unsurprisingly, transactions for booking flights, hotels and rental cars increase significantly over the summer months. In addition, fraudulent activity against online travel …
The average cost of a data breach is now $4 million
The average data breach cost has grown to $4 million, representing a 29 percent increase since 2013, according to the Ponemon Institute. Cybersecurity incidents continue to …
75% of organizations have serious cybersecurity risk exposure
Organizations that invest in detection and response technologies, rather than perimeter-based solutions, are better poised to defend against cyber incidents. The second annual …
Can you see and control IoT devices on your network?
While the majority of IT pros acknowledge the growing number of IoT devices on their networks, they are unaware of how to properly secure them, according to ForeScout. The …
Companies suffer an average of 15 DDoS attacks per year
The average company suffers 15 DDoS attacks per year, with average attacks causing 17 hours of effective downtime, including slowdowns, denied customer access or crashes, …
The dynamics of mobile app collusion and malicious activities
Mobile app collusion happens when cybercriminals manipulate two or more apps to orchestrate attacks on smartphone owners. McAfee Labs has observed such behavior across more …