Category: Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks on US companies skyrocket 93% in 12 months
According to the Atlas VPN investigation, companies across North America reported a 93% increase in cyberattacks in the past 12 months. As many as 88% of respondents believe that the rise in cyberattacks was a result of employees working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 23% of the respondents saw an uptick in attack volumes between 1-25%.…
5 Cybersecurity Threats to Financial Services
Banking and finance companies have access to sensitive data, such as financial records and personal information. These institutions, more than any others, should keep track of their systems’ activities. Should any hacker get access to the data, the consequences would be dire. One of the best ways to protect multimillion-dollar financial services from cyberattacks is…
Staying Safe and Spreading a Message Online
Every time you log in online, you have the potential to be attacked by online hackers and data thieves who will stop at nothing to get your information. As data breaches continue to rise, many people are worried that their online messages could become vulnerable. Spreading your message online should be something simple and safe.…
McAfee COVID-19 threat report reveals 375 new threats per minute
Cybersecurity company McAfee has released its McAfee COVID-19 Threat Report: July 2020 examining cybercriminal activity related to COVID-19 and the evolution of cyber threats in Q1 2020. McAfee Labs saw an average of 375 new threats per minute and a surge of cybercriminals exploiting the pandemic through COVID-19 themed malicious apps, phishing campaigns, malware, and more.…
UK cybercrime doubles in five years, claims survey
Five-year study suggests cybercrime has cost UK businesses £87 billion since 2015 Percentage of businesses falling victim has doubled in five years Explosion in victim rates is highest among small companies The number of UK businesses succumbing to cybercrime has doubled in the last five years, with the sharpest spike in victim rates coming in…
Homeland is TV show most likely to be targeted by pirates
American counterterrorism thriller Homeland is the show most likely to be targeted by pirates, according to the latest survey from cybersecurity company McAfee. As Brits spend more time at home and streaming entertainment amid orders to stay in, McAfee conducted research to identify which popular movies and TV shows available on-demand today pose the highest…
Homes fear cyber attack more than child risk, claims survey
UK householders confined to their home and spending more time online fear the threat of data and financial loss due to a cyber attack above concerns about the risks their children face while online, according to a new survey by Irdeto. As COVID-19 grips the world, the Irdeto Home Cybersecurity Report polled more than 5,000…
What to Look For in the Best Antivirus Software
Though technology is always developing, we haven’t yet gotten to the point where our devices and web browsing can no longer be targets of hacking and malware. The truth is, we likely never will. That’s why, now more than ever, it’s essential to have high-quality antivirus software running at all times on phones, laptops, and…
Stressed home workers struggling to switch off during COVID-19 lockdown
Stressed home workers are struggling to switch off during COVID-19 lockdown and it’s impacting their mental health, according to the findings of a new study by cloud communications platform provider, 8x8. Almost half (42%) feel more stressed and overwhelmed than when in the office, blaming too many apps, a blurring of the lines between work…
Women better at cybersecurity than men, claims Nordpass survey
Women are better at cybersecurity and protecting themselves online, new research by NordPass suggests. The survey revealed that women are more concerned about the potential harm of their personal online accounts being hacked. They also tend to use unique passwords more often than men. 43% of women always use a unique password for online store…
