• Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • January 31st, 2016
One in Twenty Android Devices Is Jailbroken

One in Twenty Android Devices Is Jailbroken

The number is 12.5 times higher than similar iPhones

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • January 22nd, 2016
44 Percent of Companies Encrypting Data Is Not Enough

44 Percent of Companies Encrypting Data Is Not Enough

Most companies use encryption to protect proprietary data

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • January 15th, 2016
Average Cost of a Spear Phishing Attack Is $1.6 Million

Average Cost of a Spear Phishing Attack Is $1.6 Million

Most companies comprehend the risk, protect themselves

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • January 14th, 2016
Oil and Gas Industry Facing More Cyber-Attacks than Ever Before

Oil and Gas Industry Facing More Cyber-Attacks than Ever Before

Ukraine power grid attacks help energy, oil and gas companies realize how vulnerable they really are

Over 22,000 USBs and 1,000 Smartphones Are Lost Annually at Dry Cleaners in the UK

Over 22,000 USBs and 1,000 Smartphones Are Lost Annually at Dry Cleaners in the UK

Dry cleaners employees also found a dead rat...

Most Americans Are OK with Warrantless Internet Surveillance

Most Americans Are OK with Warrantless Internet Surveillance

The majority of Americans are willing to give up on online privacy for the sake of security in the real world

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • December 7th, 2015
Companies Consider Criminal Syndicates the Main Source of Cyberattacks

Companies Consider Criminal Syndicates the Main Source of Cyberattacks

Criminal syndicates awareness went up from 53% to 59%

One in Five Kids Believes Google Search Results Are True Facts

One in Five Kids Believes Google Search Results Are True Facts

Snapchat is gaining popularity with kids

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • November 21st, 2015
Americans Fear Government Corruption, Cyber-Terrorism and Corporate Tracking

Americans Fear Government Corruption, Cyber-Terrorism and Corporate Tracking

Survey shows the top 10 fears of US citizens

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • October 24th, 2015
Over 50 Percent of News Websites Reported Cyber-Attacks in the Last 2 Years

Over 50 Percent of News Websites Reported Cyber-Attacks in the Last 2 Years

News and media agencies are facing more and more attacks

Infographic: Apache Spark Is About to Overtake Hadoop

Infographic: Apache Spark Is About to Overtake Hadoop

Spark is becoming the best Big Data solution out there

20 Facts About Teens, Technology, and Relationships

20 Facts About Teens, Technology, and Relationships

Teens, hormones and technology are a bad mix

DDoS Trends October 2015: From Isolated Attacks to Continuous Threats

DDoS Trends October 2015: From Isolated Attacks to Continuous Threats

Slow and steady DDoS attacks are becoming the norm

63 Percent of Companies Run Cyber-Security Drills

63 Percent of Companies Run Cyber-Security Drills

Despite best intentions, IT and infosec professionals are generally sabotaged by senior management personnel

One in Ten Security Experts Is a Woman

One in Ten Security Experts Is a Woman

Women are fewer, but they have better diplomas

  • Security
  • By Catalin Cimpanu
  • September 29th, 2015
84 Percent of Managers Don't Trust Current Security Tools to Keep Sensitive Files Safe

84 Percent of Managers Don't Trust Current Security Tools to Keep Sensitive Files Safe

90% of respondents named the lack of protection of files in cloud platforms as the main reason for not using them

  • iWorld
  • By Sergiu Gatlan
  • September 23rd, 2015
More Android Users Want to Move to iOS After Apple Released the iPhone 6

More Android Users Want to Move to iOS After Apple Released the iPhone 6

Apple's large-screened smartphones lure Android fans to iOS

 
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