Top 7 Cybersecurity Trends in 2024
Businesses are facing a rapidly changing cyber threat landscape, with cybersecurity trends in 2024 requiring immediate attention. Cyber threat actors are becoming more sophisticated, especially with the recent introduction of AI. Technological innovation and changing business needs have introduced new environments, devices, and…
What is cyber resilience and why is it vital for businesses?
In an increasingly technological and dependent world, cyber resilience has become a key concept for individuals, businesses and institutions alike. Cyber resilience is not just about preventing attacks, but also knowing how to recover from them. This strategic approach allows organizations to emerge…
The state of ransomware 2024
Our fifth annual report reveals how the state of ransomware has changed over the past year, plus brand new insights into the business impact of an attack. Sophos' fifth State of Ransomware report reveals the real-world ransomware experiences of 5,000 organizations around the…
Are you a cloud user and have concerns about cloud security?
If you are a cloud user and have concerns about cloud security, it is time to explore the challenges and measures you can take to ensure the protection of your sensitive data. We share 6 good practices on how to keep your data…
Phishing Statistics: The Latest You Need to Know in 2024
Phishing statistics reveal an alarming reality: in less than 60 seconds, an average user falls for a phishing email. According to Verizon's 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), the median time it takes for users to fall for phishing emails is just one…
Ransomware Recovery: Costs Raised to $2.73M
The cost of recovery from ransomware attacks has reached an alarming $2.73 million, according to a recent survey. This amount, which excludes ransoms, has increased by almost $1 million from the $1.82 million reported by Sophos in 2023. Analysis of Ransom Demand…
Companies Resist Ransomware Payments in 2024
In the changing cybersecurity landscape, companies are resisting ransomware payments in 2024. Organizations affected by ransomware are beginning to understand that paying is not the solution. During the first quarter of 2024, the proportion of victims who chose to pay the ransom reached…
Cost of Cyberattacks!
In this article, we will explore the cost of cyberattacks. Cybersecurity breaches can be devastating for both individuals and businesses. Many people tend to focus on understanding how and why they were subject to such breaches, but there is a bigger and more…
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is redefining the cybersecurity landscape. Its ability to manipulate us makes it a powerful tool for orchestrating social engineering attacks. GenAI and Social Engineering From mining an individual's digital footprint to creating highly convincing spear phishing emails, GenAI…
The Increase in Ransomware Attacks in 2024
The Increase in Ransomware Attacks in 2024 does not let up. Despite significant law enforcement efforts and significant disruptions to high-profile ransomware gangs like LockBit and BlackCat, ransomware activity is up 21% from the first quarter of 2023. This steady increase demonstrates the…