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The digital ‘tech tension’ is alive and well: DarkMatter
According to a recent survey conducted by DarkMatter, 48 percent of polled respondents are very concerned with the possible loss of their data from cyber incidents, compared to 18 percent who are not. 0 2044
Battling email fraud: the power of people-centric security
Business email attacks are particularly pernicious as, when convincing enough, they can get behind even the best security defences incredibly quickly.
How to stay cyber-safe this holiday season
With the holiday season upon us, it is important to maintain awareness of the many threats posed by cybercriminals, here are eight tips on how to stay protected while you are away on holiday.
Abuse of personal information, sophisticated attacks to rise in 2020: Kaspersky
Kaspersky researchers have shared their vision on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) in 2020, pointing out how the landscape of targeted attacks will change in the coming months.
Global security firm unveils playbook for defending against ransomware
Sophos has published How Ransomware Attacks, a playbook for defenders that explains how ransomware variants attack and impact victims.
New ransomware grows 118% as cybercriminals adopt fresh tactics: report
Global cybersecurity firm McAfee has recently released a new industry report examining cybercriminal activity and the evolution of cyber threats in Q1 2019.
The unusual suspects: human error’s impact on cybersecurity
More often than not organisations are warned about security incidents that make the headlines tend to be about catastrophic technology failures or breaches caused by nefarious actors. However, what business leaders need to realise is that sometimes the most dangerous threats could be right under their noses.
Sophos augments Intercept X for Server with endpoint detection and response
Sophos has announced a new update to Intercept X for Server, which is now integrated with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR).
How university CISOs can keep cyber threats at bay
As digital environments become increasingly embedded in higher education institutions they become more susceptible to cyber-attacks. With elements such as open networks, large volumes of data and increasing endpoints, how can university CISOs keep cyber threats at bay?
Hidden devices used in series of cyber-robberies
Kaspersky Lab has released details of a cyber-robberies that targeted banks and other financial organisations in Eastern Europe in 2017 and 2018.