Cybersecurity threats and cybercrime trends of 2020

Bitdefender released a report revealing top cybersecurity threats, frequency of threats and cybercrime trends of 2020. “Our 2020 findings depict consumers under constant assault from cybercriminals looking to capitalize on fear and societal uncer… Continue reading Cybersecurity threats and cybercrime trends of 2020

Most organizations have already migrated to a cloud VPN

The majority of organizations have already migrated their VPN solution to the cloud, a NetMotion survey reveals. A study surveyed 750 leaders working in IT, security and networking, polling leaders across five geographical markets and eight sectors. Th… Continue reading Most organizations have already migrated to a cloud VPN

Remote work: One of the legacies of the pandemic

An expectation on the part of workers that they will be allowed to work remotely more often will be one of the legacies of the pandemic, according to a study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and The Network. 89 percent of people said their preference i… Continue reading Remote work: One of the legacies of the pandemic

How global markets are adopting real-time payments

More than 70.3 billion real-time payments transactions were processed globally in 2020, a surge of 41 percent compared to the previous year, as the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically accelerated trends away from cash and checks toward greater reliance on r… Continue reading How global markets are adopting real-time payments

Financial organizations struggling to secure data in the cloud

In 2020, the most common incidents that financial organizations suffered regarding data in the cloud were phishing attacks (reported by 26%), targeted attacks on cloud infrastructure (22%) and ransomware (15%), Netwrix reveals. Among organizations that… Continue reading Financial organizations struggling to secure data in the cloud

SASE or zero trust? Why security teams should be using both

As companies continue to navigate increasingly distributed environments, the question of zero trust is coming up more and more – as is the relationship between this framework and secure access service edge (SASE). Many security teams are looking … Continue reading SASE or zero trust? Why security teams should be using both

Not all eSignature solutions are necessarily right for business

The popularity of eSignature solutions has skyrocketed in the last year, as part of companies’ digital transformation efforts in the COVID-19 environment. However, not all eSignatures are necessarily right for business. Considering eSignature solutions… Continue reading Not all eSignature solutions are necessarily right for business

The LPWAN market to reach $109.76 billion by 2025

The low-power wide area networks (LPWAN) market is expected to grow by $109.76 billion during 2021-2025, expanding at a CAGR of almost 58%, according to Technavio. The report throws light on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the market and the new… Continue reading The LPWAN market to reach $109.76 billion by 2025

Nearly 40% of new ransomware families use both data encryption and data theft in attacks

Data-stealing ransomware attacks, information harvesting malware, and supply chain attacks are among the critical threats to organizations, according to F-Secure. One of the most notable trends highlighted is the evolution of ransomware – attacks that … Continue reading Nearly 40% of new ransomware families use both data encryption and data theft in attacks

Board directors need to play an active role in protecting their org from cyber risks

Cybersecurity failure is a “clear and present danger” and critical global threat, yet responses from board directors have been fragmented, risks not fully understood, and collaboration between industries limited, according to a WEF report. The report r… Continue reading Board directors need to play an active role in protecting their org from cyber risks