2020 has delivered an unforeseen level of disruption across virtually all industries. In this time of uncertainty, disruption as a future possibility has been replaced by innovation and action. From natural disasters to the present health and economic challenges that we are all facing around the world, 2020 has delivered an unprecedented level of disruption […]
Data Can No Longer Be An Afterthought In the past decade, data has become one of the biggest opportunities and biggest challenges for leaders. The advancement of technology in sensors, cybersecurity, cloud, and edge computing has enabled more data to become available. In the face of today’s uncertainties and complexities, translating this data into insights
Welcome to the H1’20 edition of Pulse of Fintech, a biannual report showcasing major activities and trends within the fintech market globally and in key regions around the world. H1’20 was unlike any time period ever seen before. The rapid emergence of COVID-19 was a major black swan event, sending ripples throughout public markets and
The COVID-19 pandemic has crippled businesses worldwide – based on Acronis’ earlier research, more than 80% of global companies admitted they were not prepared to switch to remote work, with IT infrastructure suffering, indicating they lack cyber readiness. This research aims to explore in detail: What were the key challenges and concerns of IT leaders
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has changed almost every aspect of the way we live and work. Organizations were required to shift to telework practically overnight as teams around the globe were told to stay home. Sixty-two percent of employed Americans say they have worked from home during the coronavirus crisis, doubling between March 13 and
The activities of all cyber-criminals, whether working individually, as part of a small gang, as organised crime groups, or even for a nation state, have resulted in annual total cyber-crime revenue estimated at USD1.5 trillion. Banks remain a prime target for cyber-criminals because they are critical infrastructure that can facilitate direct access to cash/funds. The
In just a few short decades, Information Technology has evolved from the back office to the front office and is now an essential component in nearly every aspect of business and personal life. Staple technologies such as the cloud have created enormous potential for innovation and growth, but to fully realise this potential, organisations need
Staying ahead of the Information Technology Curve, Now and in the Future Read More »
Foreword The rise of online property rental in an increasingly competitive sharing economy has had a significant impact on the adoption of Internet-connected smart locks. Packed with features that allow landlords to issue and revoke access by electronically sharing a token or PIN code during booking, smart locks have managed to eliminate the need to
Cracking the August SmartLock: WiFi Password Eavesdropping Made Easy Read More »
Approach and methodology Sample and data collection Online survey The CrowdStrike APJ survey was conducted between May 26 and June 7, 2020. The total sample size is 2,017, which gives a confidence level of ± 2.1% at the 95% confidence level. Research participants came from a permission-based, online panel. All participants work in organizations of
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Key Findings Cybercriminals leverage pandemic as entry mechanism into systems across the globe McAfee Advanced Programs Group releases daily COVID-19 threat dashboard Ransomware attacks evolve into data breaches as cybercriminals steal data prior to encryption New PowerShell malware increases 689% while total malware grows 1,902% over four quarters Disclosed incidents targeting public sector increase 73%,
