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121.4 Million Ransomware Attacks Recorded in the First Half of 2020
A survey from cybersecurity firm SonicWall revealed that the opportunistic use of COVID-19 pandemic by cybercriminals has resulted in the rise of ransomware and...
Cyber Risk Looming Over U.K. Sports Sector; Ransomware and BEC Attacks Common
The U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warned about the increasing cyber risks like phishing, ransomware attacks, and Business Email Compromise (BEC) schemes targeting...
Stressed, Distracted Employees Exposing Organizations to Cybersecurity Risks: Study
A research from email security firm Tessian found that stressed and distracted employees are exposing organizations to cybersecurity risks. In its report “The Psychology...
Are We Cyber Confident? 64% Majority of Organizations Lack Confidence in Security Posture
A joint research report from cybersecurity firms Balbix and Cybersecurity Insiders revealed that security professionals globally are struggling with a lack of visibility into...
New PowerShell Malware Increased 688% in Q1 2020: McAfee
Device-to-cloud cybersecurity company McAfee Labs published its report “McAfee COVID-19 Threat Report: July 2020” that detailed the evolution of cybercriminal activities related to COVID-19...
Pay-up! Hackers Demand $7.5 Million to Free-up Telecom Argentina’s Systems
An Argentine telecommunication services provider, Telecom Argentina, reportedly fell prey to a ransomware attack on July 18, 2020. The effects of the attack were...