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A new report from data management firm NetApp reveals that one in five companies—20 percent—fail to regain data lost as a result of a cyberattack, a scenario as devastating as a flood in which one in every five damaged homes is never rebuilt, leaving their owners with no option but to start over from scratch. … Read more
We’ve reported that human error is often at the root of cybersecurity breaches. From weak passwords to careless clicks, people are the weakest link in cyber defense. And if behavioral psychology can boost sales in legitimate businesses, why not in crime? Like stores use your desire for a bargain to take you from your cash, … Read more
In 1588, a navigational error led to the defeat of the Spanish Armada, changing the course of European history. Even before modern technology’s advent, human error has had significant consequences. Unfortunately, the modern era has maintained these vulnerabilities. Today, CyberArk’s new report reveals that many of the same human errors and risky behaviors continue to … Read more
As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and target the vital systems at the core of modern society, CyberCube’s “Global Threat Briefing H2 2024” underscores a critical reality: attacks on Single Points of Failure (SPoF) technologies and key sectors are no longer hypothetical. The report explores the systemic nature of these cyber threats and emphasizes the … Read more
In recent conversations with cybersecurity experts and reviews of cybersecurity reports, we have heard a consistent concern: as large businesses fortify their defenses, shrewd cybercriminals shift focus to smaller, less prepared, or resourced targets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), often lacking robust cyber risk mitigation resources, are increasingly attractive to attackers. This trend is acutely … Read more