99% of UK Businesses Faced Cyber Attacks in the Last Year

99% of UK Businesses Faced Cyber Attacks in the Last Year

Nearly all businesses with at least 2,000 employees were breached by cyber attackers in the last 12 months, a new report has found. The biggest risk factor, cited by 46%, was remote and hybrid workers. Dispersed workforces raise the risk of data breaches by elying on unsecured networks and personal devices, and ensuring security protocols across multiple locations while managing access presents significant challenges for IT teams. “Where policies are inconsistent, they can create gaps…

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Only 25% of organizations are prepared to manage a DDoS attack

Only 25% of organizations are prepared to manage a DDoS attack

OPSWAT and Dark Survey collaborated on a survey revealing IT and corporate leadership concerns about organizational preparedness. Survey responses indicate a lack of preparedness for evolving cybersecurity threats, as only 25% of respondents feel their organization is fully equipped to manage DDoS attacks. For threats such as botnets, Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), API security issues and zero-day malware, the expressed preparedness level is even lower.  Many respondents report experiencing attacks as well. These include:  24%…

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83% of organizations faced at least one account takeover the past year

83% of organizations faced at least one account takeover the past year

A survey from Abnormal Security reveals that account takeovers are a prominent threat. By surveying 300 security professionals across a range of industries and organization sizes, the report found that 83% of organizations claimed to have experienced at least one account takeover in the last year. Furthermore, 45.5% of organizations experienced more than five account takeover incidents in the past year, and nearly one in five experienced more than 10. The survey determined that 77%…

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Supply Chain, Cloud Compromise Worries Growing in Healthcare

Supply Chain, Cloud Compromise Worries Growing in Healthcare

Supply chain attacks and cloud compromises are now overshadowing ransomware as top cyberthreats worrying healthcare sector organizations – but all such incidents are still viewed as significant risks to patient outcomes and safety, said Ryan Witt of security vendor Proofpoint about findings from a new study conducted with research firm Ponemon Institute. The study of 653 healthcare IT and security professionals released Wednesday found that concerns about ransomware as the top cyber threat have dipped….

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79% of organizations expect ransomware attacks this year

79% of organizations expect ransomware attacks this year

79% of organizations expect ransomware attacks this year | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website…

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80% of security leaders predict increase in cybersecurity automation

80% of security leaders predict increase in cybersecurity automation

80% of security leaders predict increase in cybersecurity automation | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This…

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Data breach prevention ranked top global cybersecurity priority

Data breach prevention ranked top global cybersecurity priority

Data breach prevention ranked top global cybersecurity priority | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website…

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Survey to explore gender diversity in Australian cybersecurity industry

Survey to explore gender diversity in Australian cybersecurity industry

Survey to explore gender diversity in Australian cybersecurity industry | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This…

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67% of app developers have shipped code with known vulnerabilities

67% of app developers have shipped code with known vulnerabilities

67% of app developers have shipped code with known vulnerabilities | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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Survey aims to uncover the state of security convergence

Survey aims to uncover the state of security convergence

Survey aims to uncover the state of security convergence | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This…

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