A year in cybersecurity is often marked by how disruptive the activity observed was — not just from a destructive standpoint, but also from the perspective of whether day-to-day life was affected. By any such measure, 2019 was an active year. From U.S. school districts to asset management firms, from manufacturing to media, ransomware attacks […]
The conflict of “good vs. evil” is a theme that’s captivated humanity throughout history, spanning religion, ethics, philosophy, politics, art, literature, and cinema. Often with larger-than-life characters leading the narrative, the “good vs. evil” conflict reveals humanity’s intrinsic desire to be safe amidst an omniscient and, often, ephemeral sense of fear. In cybersecurity, this conflict
It was the last year of the 2010s, and cybercriminals let the world know they meant business. From an increase in enterprise-focused threats to diversification of sophisticated hacking, evasion, and stealth techniques to aggressive adware aimed at Androids, the 2019 threat landscape was shaped by a cybercrime industry that was all grown up. While Malwarebytes
Do you have a good sense of how well users understand cybersecurity terms and best practices? Do you know the top issues infosec teams are dealing with as a result of phishing attacks? How about the ways organisations are fighting phishing attacks and the successes (and struggles) they’re experiencing? Our sixth annual State of the
The report uncovers phishing cyberattack trends across more than 15 industries and details the fundamental cybersecurity knowledge of more than 7,000 working adults in Australia, the U.S., France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the UK. Data from tens of millions of simulated phishing attacks sent over a one-year period were analysed along with nearly 15,000 cybersecurity professional survey responses, from both Proofpoint customers and outside organisations, to provide an in-depth look at state of global phishing attacks.
Datto’s State of the Channel Ransomware Report is comprised of statistics pulled from a survey
of 200+ managed service providers (MSPs), our partners and customers, across Australia and New Zealand. The report provides unique visibility into the state of ransomware from the perspective of the IT Channel and their SMB clients who are dealing with these infections on a daily basis. The report provides a wealth of detail on ransomware, including year-over-year trends, frequency, targets, impact, and recommendations for ensuring recovery and continuity in the face of the growing threat.
The 2019 edition of our annual Threat Report details what we’ve learned about threat activity throughout 2018, and compares the data with that from years past. As always, we share our knowledge and insights so that you can combat cybercrime today, and in the year to come.
The report is a culmination of data based on the Company’s unique threat analysis capabilities. Globally, Q1 showed a significant uptick in business ransomware detections (195 percent), along with continued momentum for Trojan variations by over 200 percent and a sharp decline in crypto mining. In APAC, the region has seen business malware detections on the rise, similar to global trends.
The report highlights a significant increase in the successful and attempted targeting of C-level executives as a means of gaining access to organisations. Possible explanations for this finding cite the limited time executives have for decision-making, and the lack of clarity and education the c-suite holds over possible threats.
Datto has announced the release of its third annual State of the MSP Report. Based on a survey of more than 1,600 MSP partners around the globe, the report showcases the continued evolution of the MSP industry, as MSPs become more strategic advisors to their clients and derive a larger portion of their revenue through recurring IT services.
