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Ransomware realities in 2023: one employee mistake can cost a company millions

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Furthermore, it’s estimated that this sum will increase to nearly $24 trillion by 2027. With 85% of campaigns targeting victims with phishing emails containing malicious links, another form of a social engineering attack, education and cyber vigiliance remain a high priority. You should always stop and verify.

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Black Friday shoppers beware: online threats so far in 2022

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In this research, we analyze various types of threats, such as financial malware and phishing pages mimicking the world’s biggest retail platforms, banking and payment systems, and discuss recent trends. Juniper Research assesses the BNPL user base at 360 million in 2022 and predicts this number to surpass 900 million globally by 2027.

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26 Cyber Security Stats Every User Should Be Aware Of in 2024

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Email Threats: More than 75% of targeted attacks start with an email, delivering 94% of malware. every year until 2027, pointing to rapid progress and investment in AI-based security. Mobile Threats: Mobile devices are increasingly targeted by cyber criminals, with mobile malware attacks rising by 54%.