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Network Security

Issued by: Help Net Security

Most professionals say their organizations are concerned about cybersecurity risks related to 5G adoption (76.4% of professionals at organizations currently use 5G and 80.7% of professionals at organizations plan to adopt 5G in the year ahead), according to a Deloitte poll. “U.S. 5G bandwidth availability has expanded and accelerated considerably in recent months, offering competitive…

Malware & Threats

Issued by: Security Week

A global production giant was created earlier this year when France-based Banijay completed the acquisition of Endemol Shine for $2.2 billion from Disney and private equity group Apollo. Netherlands-based Endemol Shine is the company behind popular TV shows such as Big Brother, Survivor, Deal or No Deal, The Voice and MasterChef, as well as the…

Vulnerabilities

Issued by: Help Net Security

COVID-19 has reorganized the risk landscape for chief audit executives (CAEs), as CAEs have listed IT governance as the top risk for 2021, according to Gartner. Analysts said the pandemic is giving rise to new sets of risks while exacerbating long-standing vulnerabilities. Gartner conducted interviews and surveys from across its global network of client organizations…

Cloud Security

Issued by: Help Net Security

Businesses around the globe are facing challenges as they try to protect data stored in complex hybrid multi-cloud environments, from the growing threat of ransomware, according to a Veritas Technologies survey. Only 36% of respondents said their security has kept pace with their IT complexity, underscoring the need for greater use of data protection solutions…

Network Security

Issued by: CSO

As businesses grapple with the pandemic, millions of workers are no longer working in the traditional office behind the traditional perimeter. They are working from home, accessing data and network resources using unauthorized devices, unauthorized software and unsecured WiFi. Research has revealed that almost 50% of US businesses have been hit by a Covid-related attack…

Vulnerabilities

Issued by: Help Net Security

Trustwave released a report which depicts how technology trends, compromise risks and regulations are shaping how organizations’ data is stored and protected. Data protection strategy The report is based on a recent survey of 966 full-time IT professionals who are cybersecurity decision makers or security influencers within their organizations. Over 75% of respondents work in…

Vulnerabilities

Issued by: Help Net Security

75% of all 56 U.S. states and territories leading up to the presidential election, showed signs of a vulnerable IT infrastructure, a SecurityScorecard report reveals. Since most state websites offer access to voter and election information, these findings may indicate unforeseen issues leading up to, and following, the US election. Election infrastructure: High-level findings Seventy-five…