Atlas VPN analysis based on Risk Based Security data reveals that exposed data hit a record 36.1 billion in the first three quarters of 2020. The number of data records leaked this year is more than two times higher than in the entire year of 2019 and make up more than half (51%) of […]
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Cybersecurity trends for 2021 : Trend Micro
User Education, Cloud Security and XDR Are Critical for Cybersecurity in 2021 Trend Micro predicts that remote and cloud-based systems will be ruthlessly targeted next year Trend Micro Incorporated announced predictions this week that home networks, remote working software and cloud systems will be at the center of a new wave of attacks in […]
HP: Cyber-attacks set to become more targeted in 2021
Cybersecurity predictions for 2021 show the ripple effect of COVID-19 is likely to continue, leading to a rise in thread hijacking, whaling and human-operated ransomware HP today released its 2021 predictions on how security threats – such as human-operated ransomware, thread hijacking, unintentional insider threats, business email compromise and whaling attacks – are set […]
Atlas VPN data: Ransomware is a costly epidemic
According to data acquired by the Atlas VPN team, 56% of organizations worldwide experienced at least one ransomware attack in the past 12 months. On average organizations paid $1.1 million as ransom to cybercriminals. The report shows that: – A total of six in ten (56%) organizations worldwide faced at least one ransomware attack over […]
Is that subject line safe? LinkedIn phishing scams most clicked with a 47% open rate in Q3 2020
According to data from Atlas VPN, emails with the keyword “LinkedIn” in the subject line topped the list of most opened social media phishing emails for the third year in a row. In Q3 2020, LinkedIn phishing emails had a 47% open rate — only a 1% drop from the same period last year. […]
Stericycle’s Kal Irani: My Post Covid Tech Existence
Name: Kal Irani Title: Vice President, Go-to-Market Strategy, Stericycle Website: www.stericycle.com What you did before the pandemic: In my role at Stericycle, I focus on the development of go-to-market strategies, including the execution of demand generation initiatives across the business to accelerate growth at scale for North America. Managing company-wide commercial transformation initiatives demands comprehensive levels of […]
The Present and Future of Data Privacy
(Image by Darwin Laganzon from Pixabay) Data privacy has been an ongoing issue for many companies and their consumers for years, especially since people have become more aware of the importance of data. Considering that a hacker attack occurs once every 39 seconds, it’s easy to see why people are so interested in data privacy. […]
DemandBase and Demand Metric research the state of GDPR compliance so far (and the results aren’t good)
Despite considerable attention from a variety of vendors before it came into effect this past May, a survey by DemandBase and Demand Metric shows only 32 per cent of B2B marketers are fully compliant with GDPR and 80 per cent worry that a lack of compliance among their vendors will put their firm at risk. […]
Keeping good data out of bad hands in the age of GDPR
This is a joint byline written by Cliff Gibson, Director, DBR Data and Michael Hiskey, Head of Strategy, Semarchy. You have the right to remain silent. Everything you do with your data may be used against you. That will be the case starting 25 May, when the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect. Although […]
McAfee TV ad shows how it can protect enterprise data ‘from device to cloud’
McAfee has unveiled its first B2B ad campaign in more than 15 years, including a TV commercial and other assets that aim to shift its perception as an antivirus software provider to a firm that protects business professionals’ information from their devices to wherever it might reside in the cloud. The 30-second spot shows people […]
Digital Trends and Business Implications for 2018
The digital transformation has demanded a lot from businesses during recent decades. In many cases, companies have been forced to adapt to evolving technologies at rapid and often uncomfortable speeds. Early adopters of emerging technologies can gain a significant competitive advantage in this data-fuelled digital landscape. Luckily, my peers and I at G2 Crowd have […]
Commvault CMO brings data protection message to the South Pole in 2041 Foundation expedition
Commvault CMO Chris Powell is probably used to navigating the slush and icy roads during the typical winter months, but his recent expedition to the South Pole was a matter of getting used to the whiteouts and “snow quakes.” When you’re skiing over the snow, for example, ice crystals that have formed over time routinely […]
CMO Sunday: Privacy
Another week, and another hack of customer records. Seems this week it’s all about #privacy. Bell Canada Police are investigating yet another data breach at Bell Canada, where hackers have accessed up to 100,000 customer names and email addresses. This is the second breach in 8 months; last time hackers accessed 1.9 million customer email […]
Online Danger: The New World Order
Do you spend more money on coffee and treats at Starbucks than you do on cybersecurity? In the grand scheme of things, which one is more important? When it comes to your and your family’s cybersecurity, do you opt for a skinny latte or a double shot of espresso? In a world that is changing […]