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Cracks in the mobile ecosystem, Internet-connected devices

The interconnectivity of technology has led to a point where many devices are potentially vulnerable, and in the third quarter, the real world impacts of cyberattacks became …

Unsafe password policies leave shoppers vulnerable

Dashlane examined password security policies on 25 of the most popular online retailers. They tested 22 criteria, and each criterion was given a +/- point value that enabled a …

How businesses interpret and use threat intelligence

A new IDC study of 300 large UK companies found that: 96% of UK firms already use threat intelligence products and services; all of those surveyed intend to do so within the …

Data breaches and bots are driving cybercrime surge

From July to September, ThreatMetrix detected more than 90 million attempted attacks across industries, representing a 20 percent increase over the previous quarter. This …

Factors that influence breach costs

A variety of both positive and negative factors influence the expenses organizations incur as a result of breach, according to the SANS Institute. A lot of it depends on their …

The automation and industrialization of cyber attacks

A new Imperva report highlights cyber criminals’ use of automation to increase both the magnitude and velocity of attacks designed to compromise users and steal sensitive …

Endpoint security lags in spite of vulnerabilities

Endpoint security solutions today continue to lag, failing to provide adequate protection or detection against today’s security threats, according to Promisec. Survey results …

Long-term skills shortage drives tech salaries up

Four in 10 technologists changed jobs this year, according to the Harvey Nash Technology Survey. Respondents listed a good salary as their main motivator (77 percent) behind …

6.4 billion connected things will be in use in 2016

Gartner forecasts that 6.4 billion connected things will be in use worldwide in 2016, up 30 percent from 2015, and will reach 20.8 billion by 2020. In 2016, 5.5 million new …

Key developments on the cyber threat landscape in 2016

Reflecting the informed opinions of 33 of Intel Security’s thought leaders, a new report examines current trends in cybercrime and makes predictions about what the future may …

Most companies don’t believe their information security meets their organization’s needs

More than one-third (36%) of global organizations still lack confidence in their ability to detect sophisticated cyber attacks, according to EY.The survey of 1,755 …

Stolen or lost devices and the risks of remote working

44 percent of organizations believe a member of their senior management has lost a mobile device in the last year, whilst 39 percent say senior management had a device …

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