Top 5 cybersecurity facts, figures, and statistics for 2017
1. Cybercrime damage costs to hit $6 trillion annually by 2021. It all begins and ends with cybercrime. Without it, there’s nothing to cyber-defend. The cybersecurity community and major media have largely concurred on the prediction that cybercrime damages will cost the world $6 trillion annually by 2021, up from $3 trillion just a year […]
Ransomware is now so awful it’s actually making us take security seriously
“Ransomware is a particularly nasty species of online crime. Unwisely clicking on one attachment can see all your documents, your family photos, or your company accounts encrypted by a crook who will then demand a hefty ransom to let you regain access. It’s rapidly become one of the most common threats on the internet as […]
4 Reasons Cybercriminals Have an Edge
Did you know that six years ago, cybersecurity didn’t even rank in the top ten risks prioritized by company boards? Today, we live in a world where cybercriminals seem to have the advantage as they continually find new ways to steal sensitive information. Despite organizations across the globe spending more than ever to manage cyber […]
Hacker Attacks, Ransomware, Trojans and Viruses – German Healthcare Industry under Massive Attack
“The healthcare industry is ranked in the top 5 industries of medical identities becoming more and more lucrative on the black market. Cyber criminals have sophisticated intrusion ways against healthcare organisations leaving them exposed to the most advanced persistent threats. But how can it happen to you? Take a look at Locky for example. What […]
5 Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses
“Over the past 2 years, multiple mega-businesses like Target and T-Mobile experienced cyber attacks, throwing users into a frenzy when it comes to protecting sensitive data. Though many large enterprises are hit by data breaches, smaller companies are experiencing more cyber attacks now than ever before. In fact, 62% of all data breach victims were […]
Study: Cybersecurity Skills Gap To Widen To A Massive 1.8 Million Worker Shortfall By 2022
“The cybersecurity skills gap – widely recognized as one of the biggest challenges facing the IT security industry – is only going to continue to widen in the years to come, a recent report found. The deficit of cybersecurity professionals is now expected to grow to more than 1.8 million workers globally by 2022, according […]