Ransomware payments hitting new records in 2021
As cybercriminals increasingly turned to the dark web to pressure victims to pay up by threatening to release sensitive data, ransomware has reached new heights, Palo Alto …
The importance of implementing continuous security in the development lifecycle
A research from Wabbi and IDG found that companies which utilize continuous security have seen a 50% decrease in vulnerabilities. As the number of attacks increase daily, it …
Design, prioritize, and implement a cyber defense program with CIS CDM 2.0
The Center for Internet Security (CIS) Community Defense Model (CDM) v2.0 can be used to design, prioritize, implement, and improve an enterprise’s cybersecurity program. …
COVID bounce: A massive 2021 resurgence of cyberthreats
2021 was marked by a massive resurgence of cyberthreats, with a 77% increase in malware detection over 2020, a Malwarebytes’ research revealed. Business-focused …
Many businesses lack a formal ransomware plan
Malware, ransomware and phishing are still the most common threats to organizations, a Thales research reveals. Worryingly, 22% of organizations have paid or would pay a …
The Israeli cybersecurity funding landscape in the past year
In this video for Help Net Security, Yonit Wiseman, Associate at YL Ventures, talks about the Israeli cybersecurity funding landscape in the past year. The Israeli …
Number of DDoS attacks in 2021 reached 9.75 million
During the second half of 2021, cybercriminals launched 9.75 million DDoS attacks, a NETSCOUT report has revealed. These attacks show a 3% decrease from the record number set …
Cybercriminals focusing on crypto donations to Ukraine to trick victims
As the war in Ukraine unfolded, one way of helping was to donate cryptocurrency which resulted in over $50 million in crypto donations. Cybercriminals were quick to move and …
The 2021 threat landscape: Trends, threats and techniques
Ransomware was a top threat in 2021, and groups have adopted new techniques to evade detection and maximize earnings, a report from Red Canary reveals. The report explores the …
The impact of the cloud skills gap on businesses
70% of IT leaders find the cloud skills gap to be a great concern, a Cloudreach research reveals. It either slowed them down or posed an existential crisis to the company. As …
Data literacy: The most in-demand skill in the future workplace
According to a research from Qlik, data literacy is expected to lead global workplaces by 2030. 85% of executives believe it will become as essential in the future as the …
Security threats today’s businesses need to look out for
A Logicalis survey reveals that while 94% of CIOs acknowledge some form of serious threat over the next 12 months, only 27% list business continuity and resilience as a …
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