Report: 2020 Sees Spikes in Mobility, Fintech Fraud

Since the beginning of the novel coronavirus pandemic, an unprecedented number of both business and financial transactions have shifted online. And where money and information go, so do fraud and other crimes. In a newly released report, “Know Your Cu… Continue reading Report: 2020 Sees Spikes in Mobility, Fintech Fraud

Bugcrowd Report Shows Marked Increase in Crowdsourced Security

The impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic on how enterprises work—and secure their workers and data—will last for years. And while the long-term ramifications are yet to be known, a recent survey from Bugcrowd shows a marked increase in crowdsource… Continue reading Bugcrowd Report Shows Marked Increase in Crowdsourced Security

Enterprises Increase Security Spending but not Efficacy

One of the constants in cybersecurity is that wherever there is a breach there is a high probability that there’s a stolen credential involved. With that perspective in mind, a recent report by security vendor Pulse Secure and the CyberRisk Alliance s… Continue reading Enterprises Increase Security Spending but not Efficacy

Survey Finds Lag in Crisis Response Planning

A recent survey from security firm Immersive Labs found that many organizations don’t hold crisis simulations more than once a year, and the majority of organizations when holding such exercises only do so with IT teams. The study, conducted by Osterm… Continue reading Survey Finds Lag in Crisis Response Planning

WFH Pressures Accelerate Cloud Security Demand

The demand to secure cloud services, already high due to digital transformation investments, grew even more following the big push to work from home as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic. So it’s no wonder cloud security is on the minds … Continue reading WFH Pressures Accelerate Cloud Security Demand

Scammers Adjust as App Install Fraud Falls

According to the AppsFlyer annual report, “The State of Mobile Ad Fraud 2020 Edition,” fraud that targeted mobile apps and games fell 30%, or $1.6 billion, during the first half of 2020 compared to the same 2019 period. That’s the good new… Continue reading Scammers Adjust as App Install Fraud Falls

Enterprises See Rise in Data Breach Costs, Shift in Security Spending Focus

A study of more than 5,500 companies within eight countries found that businesses affected by cyber incidents witnessed their losses rise from $10,000 per incident to $57,000.
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