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Scammers get sneaky: New malware distribution tactics revealed in Avast Threat Report

Security Boulevard

The first quarter of 2023 saw a notable rise in cyberattacks targeting trust in established tech brands Microsoft and Adobe, according to the Avast Q1 2023 Threat Report. The report also revealed a 40% increase in the share of phishing and smishing attacks from the previous year.

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Security Roundup September 2023

BH Consulting

That’s one of the many fascinating insights from Hive Systems’ 2023 Password Table. Security company Trustwave tracked a noticeable increase in this kind of activity in early 2023. Meanwhile the FBI reports that losses resulting from the crime came to a staggering $2.7 billion last year.

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Top 5 Insider Threats to Look Out For in 2023

Security Affairs

According to statistics on insider threats, these threats may originate from employees, business contractors, or other reliable partners with simple access to your network. However, insider threat reports and recent developments have shown a sharp rise in the frequency of insider attacks.

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Sophisticated Attacks Against Mobile Devices Surge 187%

SecureWorld News

Cybersecurity firm Zimperium recently released its 2023 Global Mobile Threat Report 2023 , revealing a concerning increase in sophisticated attacks targeting mobile devices. The report sheds light on the escalating threat landscape faced by mobile-powered businesses.

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2022 Security Challenges and 2023 Security Predictions

CyberSecurity Insiders

As we look forward to 2023 a number of emerging trends are top security areas that executives should focus. This area will continue to be an ongoing challenge for organizations in 2023. According to the SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, the global volume of ransomware is increasing by 98%. Other Trends for 2023 .

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Threat Report Portugal: Q3 & Q4 2022

Security Affairs

The Threat Report Portugal: H2 2022 compiles data collected on the malicious campaigns that occurred from July to December, H2, 2022. This makes it a reliable, trustworthy, continuously updated source, focused on the threats targeting Portuguese citizens. The submissions were classified as either phishing or malware.

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Protecting your Customers and Brand in 2022: Are you doing enough?

Jane Frankland

Cisco’s report which predicts 30 billion devices by 2023 of which 45% will be mobile won’t shock them. In 2021, VMware’s 2021 Global Incident Response Threat Report found that 51% of surveyed security professionals experienced extreme stress or burnout over the past 12 months with 65% considering leaving the profession.

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