The hidden costs of data breaches for small businesses
Nearly 8 in 10 small business leaders admit they are anxious about the safety of their company’s sensitive data and information, according to Shred-it. According to the …
Companies scramble to integrate immediate recovery into ransomware plans
More than one-third of companies still do not have a well-rounded, holistic ransomware strategy in place, according to Zerto. Immediate recovery crucial for businesses’ …
Cyberattacks cause revenue losses in 42% of small businesses
85% of small business leaders say they are ready to respond to a cyber incident despite a record-high 73% reporting an attack in 2023, according to Identity Theft Resource …
IoT security threats highlight the need for zero trust principles
The high number of attacks on IoT devices represents a 400% increase in malware compared to the previous year, according to Zscaler. The increasing frequency of malware …
SMBs at risk as AI misconceptions lead to overconfidence
Despite advancements in IT security measures, SMBs remain firmly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, according to Devolutions. Ransomware payments and IoT malware incidents …
AI strengthens banking’s defense against fraud
Consumers are ready for the next wave of payment technology, including deployment of AI-driven biometrics to verify identity in digital-first account opening processes, …
AI-related security fears drive 2024 IT spending
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $5.1 trillion in 2024, an increase of 8% from 2023, according to Gartner. 2024 set to see strong public cloud spending growth While …
Ransomware groups continue to increase their operational tempo
Q3 of 2023 continued an ongoing surge in ransomware activity, according to GuidePoint Security. GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) observed a nearly 15% increase …
Security leaders have good reasons to fear AI-generated attacks
Generative AI is likely behind the increases in both the volume and sophistication of email attacks that organizations have experienced in the past few months, and it’s …
Consumers are taking action to protect their privacy
Younger consumers are taking deliberate action to protect their privacy, as 42% of consumers aged 18-24 exercise their Data Subject Access Rights, compared with just 6% for …
The primary pain points for SOC teams
Security professionals want to pursue high-impact work, but they’re being held back by growing workloads, shrinking budgets, and a worsening skills shortage, according to …
Today’s CIO has ambitions well beyond IT delivery
45% of CIOs are beginning to work with their CxO peers to bring IT and business area staff together to co-lead digital delivery on an enterprise-wide scale, according to …