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Ransomware, BEC and Phishing Still Top Concerns, per 2021 Threat Report

Webroot

Although cybercriminal activity throughout 2020 was as innovative as ever, some of the most noteworthy threat activity we saw came from the old familiar players, namely ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) and phishing. Here are some of the findings from the report. COVID-19 definitely affected phishing in very visible ways.

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Protecting Big Data, while Preserving Analytical Agility

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

And, as more data is available for analytical purposes, more sensitive and private information is at risk. As The 2018 Thales Global Data Threat Report notes, β€œThe top Big Data security issue is that sensitive data can be anywhere – and therefore everywhere – a concern expressed by 34% of global and U.S. respondents.”.

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March Madness and Distracted Employees – Bracket Busted

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Our 2019 Data Threat Report-Global Edition , revealed that 97% of survey respondents reported their organization was already underway with some level of digital transformation. The answer is a full-court press of encryption. Now, if only encryption could help with those brackets….

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GUEST ESSAY: Here’s why managed security services β€” MSS and MSSP β€” are catching on

The Last Watchdog

Whether you prioritize cybersecurity or not, cybercriminals will always prioritize (their own) profit, as the attacks described in our 2021 Threat Report prove. Here’s why: β€’Managed security services provide round-the-clock monitoring 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year. Tipping the scale favorably.

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AI/ML and Digital Security

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Sixty-four percent of the more than 1,200 senior security executives from around the world, whom we surveyed for the 2018 Thales Data Threat Report (DTR), believe artificial intelligence (AI) β€œincreases data security by recognizing and alerting on attacks,” while 43% believe AI β€œresults in increased threats due to use as a hacking tool.”.