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Data encryption by ransomware at an all-time high

15 May 2023

In its new State of Ransomware 2023 report, Sophos proves that data encryption by ransomware with 76 (international) had never reached such a high level. An evaluation also shows that paying the ransom only doubles the recovery costs. Sophos has published its new global study "State of Ransomware 2023", according to which cybercriminals in Germany succeed in encrypting data in 71 percent (internationally 76 percent) of ransomware attacks on organizations. From an international perspective, it is the highest rate of data encryption by ransomware since Sophos first published the annual ransomware report in 2020. ransom payment…

Test: Can you rely on endpoint security?

15 May 2023

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Since the mass ransomware campaigns by APT groups and the collateral damage caused by the Ukraine-Russia conflict, cyber defense at the endpoint has been the hot topic. The AV-TEST laboratory has tested 17 endpoint security solutions for Windows and shows whether the company solutions can also be relied on. In its series of tests on protection solutions for companies, the AV-TEST laboratory tested 17 endpoint solutions on Windows 10. Many manufacturers can score with strong results and even earn the additional TOP PRODUCT award. Strong results in the test lab For a comprehensive evaluation of the protection quality of an endpoint solution, the lab checks every…

Organizations are repeatedly victims of ransomware attacks

3 May 2023

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According to the Barracuda report “Ransomware Insights 2023” one thing is certain: once is never. A majority of businesses fall victim to ransomware attacks repeatedly. 73 percent of global businesses affected by ransomware in 2022 were attacked more times. 43 percent in the DACH region. In its global report "Ransomware Insights 2023", Barracuda presented interesting evaluations. It shows that 73 percent of the companies surveyed report having been hit by at least one successful ransomware attack in 2022. 38 percent say they have been the victim of an attack twice or more. The companies that have been attacked multiple times…

Better defense against cyber threats at the endpoint

18 April 2023

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With many advancements to its endpoint security portfolio, such as Adaptive Active Adversary Protection, Linux malware protection enhancements, health check capabilities, built-in ZTNA agent and more, Sophos improves its defense against cyber threats. Sophos is introducing several enhancements to its endpoint security portfolio to improve protection against advanced cyber threats and streamline endpoint security management. These include new Adaptive Active Adversary Protection, improvements in protection against Linux malware, account health check functions and an integrated Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) agent for Windows and macOS devices. Ransomware remains the #1 threat “Ransomware remains one of the most prevalent…

Europe: 82 percent of companies suffer from cyber attacks

9 April 2023

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According to a survey, around 24 percent of all companies in Europe have been victims of cyber attacks over the past 82 months. Although the attacks were repelled, they will increase. Who has the contingency plan ready? During the last 24 months, 82 percent of companies in Europe have already been victims of cyber attacks. This is the result of a survey of over 500 IT security experts in Germany, France and Great Britain by censuswide on behalf of comforte AG. More than half of those surveyed (54 percent) even registered several cyber attacks during this period. 20 percent with more than…

Study: Company data on the dark web – 60 percent affected

March 27, 2023

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As a current study of 26.000 companies and 80 industries shows, data leaks mean that a lot of German company data is available for download or purchase on the dark web. Almost 60 percent of all companies and state institutions are affected. Some companies may not even know this. In their “Darknet Study Germany 2023″, the security researchers from Botiguard from Bavaria looked for companies in the Darknet and for data leaks. The broad study included more than 26.000 companies from 80 industries and categories. The situation picture for Germany is worrying and worse than previously assumed. Germany: situation report worrying...

New endpoint security solution for SMEs

14. February 2023

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Astra, the new cloud-based endpoint security solution from Zyxel Networks, offers SMEs not only classic security but also a protected environment for mobile work, as well as management and protection of all end devices via a portal. Location-independent working enables employees to connect to the company network from anywhere in order to collaborate with colleagues, partners and customers. As a result, however, SMBs now need to securely manage many more network devices than ever before. While such decentralized networks provide the flexibility employees need, they also increase the risk of cyberattacks. For medium-sized companies...

Allianz Risk Barometer 2023: Cyber and Business Interruption

20 January 2023

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Cyber and business interruption are top threats for companies in the new Allianz Risk Barometer. The annual survey highlights the top business risks around the world, with more than 2.700 global respondents. The Allianz Risk Barometer 2023 is about continuity and change: for the second year in a row, cyber incidents and business interruption are ranked as the top business risks worldwide (both with 34% of the answers). From the point of view of German companies, the same risks dominate as worldwide, sometimes in a different order: Business interruption, cyber incidents and the energy crisis are in the top three places. Risk of cyber incidents and business interruption Joachim Müller,…

18 enterprise endpoint products tested

31 December 2022

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18 Endpoint products for companies: AV-Comparatives has packed its various tests into an evaluation and used it to create its semi-annual report "Business Security Test 2022 (August - November)". In its second half-year report of the main business test series 2022, AV-Comparatives . It includes the results of the Business Real-World Protection Test (August-November), Business Malware Protection Test (September), Business Performance Test (October), and product reviews. The test cases used in the test: 629 test cases in the real-world area, 1.005 test cases in the malware protection area. The test series with three main parts The Real-World Protection Test mimics online malware attacks that…

Study: What companies expect from MDR

28 December 2022

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Managed Detection and Response is a big topic for companies because there are no specialists available for evaluating EDR, XDR & Co. A study shows what companies expect from MDR providers - bundled in a specification for IT security service providers. In view of increasingly complex threats, IT security teams in companies of all sizes will sooner or later be overwhelmed with ensuring the security of data, applications and processes. But what help do they need? What is the requirement profile of a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service provider? And how does an IT security service and its external security experts improve the security situation in companies? This…

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Data encryption by ransomware at an all-time high

Test: Can you rely on endpoint security?

Organizations are repeatedly victims of ransomware attacks

Better defense against cyber threats at the endpoint

Europe: 82 percent of companies suffer from cyber attacks

Study: Company data on the dark web – 60 percent affected

New endpoint security solution for SMEs

Allianz Risk Barometer 2023: Cyber and Business Interruption

18 enterprise endpoint products tested

Study: What companies expect from MDR

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