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Q&A: Here’s why VPNs are likely to remain a valuable DIY security tool for consumers, SMBs

The Last Watchdog

It’s in findings of a deep dive data analytics study led by Surfshark , a supplier of VPN services aimed at the consumer and SMB markets. Surfshark partnered with a number of independent cybersecurity researchers to quantify the scope and pattern of data breaches over the past couple of decades. billion U.S.

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Increasing Your Business’s Cyber Threat Intelligence

SiteLock

diplomacy and national security, with emphases on technology trends in cyberwarfare, cyberdefense, and cryptography. With more consumers and B2B enterprises conducting business in the cyber world, security threats are an increasing concern. Authored by Sam Bocetta – Sam Bocetta is a freelance journalist specializing in U.S.

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The Five Biggest Trends Driving Software Licensing and Entitlement Management

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Shifts in work locations, the prevalence of cloud-based technology, and the proliferation of connected devices have changed customers' expectations and the way they relate to software. Oxford Instruments has long been a leader in research technology used by academic institutions, private R&D departments, and government agencies.

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News alert: Memcyco report reveals only 6% of brands can stop digital impersonation fraud

The Last Watchdog

provider of digital trust technology designed to protect companies and their customers from digital impersonation fraud, released its inaugural 2024 State of Website Impersonation Scams report. New York, NY, May 21, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Memcyco Inc., Global Surveyz was established in 2020 and is the brain-child of Ramel Levin.

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The Impact of Remote Work and Cloud Migrations on Security Perimeters

Security Affairs

The almost overnight shift to remote work, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, has profoundly impacted how businesses use technology. Storing data in the cloud also comes with a heightened risk of data breaches. Failure to understand and act upon these responsibilities can lead to security vulnerabilities and data breaches.

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Q&A: How your typing and screen swiping nuances can verify your identity

The Last Watchdog

The recent data breaches at Timehop and Macy’s are the latest harbingers of what’s in store for companies that fail to vigorously guard access to all of their mission-critical systems. Compromised accounts came into play in data breaches of Uber, Tesla, Gemalto, Aviva, Equifax and many others.

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Top 5 Attack Vectors to Look Out For in 2022

Security Affairs

A 2021 report on data breaches found that stolen credentials were the initial attack vector used in 61 percent of breaches. Traditional security tactics cannot detect API attacks, so many organizations remain open to a breach or data exfiltration via APIs. Remote Technology. Stolen Credentials.

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