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CompTIA reveals top cybersecurity trends following COVID-19

Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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Overall, the events that have taken place the previous few months have thrown businesses plans into hyper speed, including for cybersecurity.
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Cyberattacks up 400% compared to pre-COVID-19 levels

Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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Earlier this year, the FBI reported that complaints of cyberattacks received by its cyber division had risen to almost 4,000 a day.
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Cohesity announces integrated, automated disaster recovery

Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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The new solution is integrated with the company's existing backup and continuous data protection capabilities.
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IT leaders fear increase risk of cyber attacks while working from home

Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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More than 80% of IT leaders believe their company is at a greater risk of cyber attacks when their staff are working from home, according to new research.
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The importance of selecting a secure SD-WAN solution

Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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Organizations adopting SD-WAN need to prioritize security to protect against cyberattacks, as the technology's speed attracts malicious actors.
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SMBs seeking service providers in face of rising cyber threats

Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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Three quarters of SMBs fear cyber attacks within six months, while 91% would switch IT service providers for better cybersecurity, says study.
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75% of IT execs 'worried' about being targeted in cyber-attack

Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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managed services
Over 75% of IT execs fear a cyber-attack within the next six months, prompting 91% of SMBs to consider switching IT providers, according to ConnectWise.
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Malware and email scams targeting employees spread rapidly in Q2

Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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Malware exploiting a decade-old Microsoft Office vulnerability has surged by 400%, according to a study by NordVPN.
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How security awareness training can safeguard companies from cyber-attacks

Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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Cybersecurity incidents are increasing, but many companies fail to provide security awareness training, leaving employees vulnerable to attacks.
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Acronis announces new security endpoint solution

Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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ddos
Acronis launches new integrated solution, Acronis Cyber Protect 15, combining data protection and cybersecurity.
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Average cost of insider attack $2 million - Bitglass

Mon, 7th Sep 2020
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Insider attacks cost enterprises up to $US2 million, with careless or malicious employees posing significant risks, says Bitglass report.
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Proofpoint launches new SMB focused security awareness training

Mon, 7th Sep 2020
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Proofpoint launches security training to reduce phishing and malware attacks for SMBs – aims for close to zero infections.
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Zero trust is the way to secure the distributed workforce - Empired

Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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The shift to remote work has sparked a need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect businesses in the long term, says Empired.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – F-Secure talks APTs and the Lazarus Group

Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
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network security
F-Secure, a Europe-based cybersecurity firm, discusses findings on APTs and Lazarus Group in 10 Minute IT Jams.
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Misinformation on the rise, organisations consider how best to respond

Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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Increase in misinformation and fake domains leads organisations to perceive the threat level as 'very significant', says new report.
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Kaspersky advances cybersecurity research with new program for universities

Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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tertiary providers
The dedicated program reportedly helps institutions become better equipped at understanding the latest and most prevalent industrial cybersecurity threats.
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New data reveals correlation between cyber attacks and work from home initiatives

Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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20% of organisations have experienced a cybersecurity breach as a result of remote work, according to a report by Malwarebytes.
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More than 60% of security 'blue teams' struggle to stop the 'red'

Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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62% of cyber defenders struggle to stop attackers in red team/blue team exercises, according to research by Exabeam.
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DDoS attacks spike thanks to COVID-19 lockdowns, Kaspersky finds

Thu, 13th Aug 2020
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DDoS attacks have tripled YoY in Q2 2020, according to a report by Kaspersky. Experts attribute the rise to the impact of COVID-19.
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Improving network security by 'deflecting' cybercriminals

Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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New IT defence tactic spots hidden cyber threats within networks, using strategic deflection to foil attackers.