Ransomware Attacks Soared 150% in 2020 Ransomware surged by 150% in 2020 with the average extortion amount doubling, according to a new report from Group-IB. The Singapore-based security firm analyzed over 500 attacks last year to compile its Ransomware Uncovered 2020-2021 report, which maps for the first time the most common tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) to the…
Read moreMcAfee Agrees Deal to Sell Enterprise Business for $4bn
McAfee Agrees Deal to Sell Enterprise Business for $4bn Security software giant McAfee has announced it has reached a deal to sell its enterprise business for an all cash fee of $4bn. The firm said it has entered a definitive agreement with a consortium led by Symphony Technology Group (STG), with the transaction expected to be completed…
Read moreOut of office: what the homeworking revolution means for our cities
Out of office: what the home working revolution means for our cities Employees’ reluctance to return to full-time commuting after a year of Covid means change is afoot for companies Susanna* has spent most of the lockdown in back-to-back Zoom meetings. It is a major change for the senior banker, who used to commute to…
Read moreWhen should your business move to the cloud
When should your business move to the cloud Worldwide, spending on cloud computing services is expected to climb to $1073 billion. It’s reshaped our vernacular too. A cloud is no longer just an amorphous, gaseous blob in the sky. It’s an ever-present technology in our lives. Snap a photo and it’ll likely be uploaded to…
Read moreRemote working – the pros, the cons and the law
Remote working – the pros, the cons and the law As employers and employees navigate lockdowns and tier systems, it is clear that there are both positives and negatives to the new way of working. So, what does this mean for employers in reality and, importantly, how might this change how employers start thinking about…
Read moreRemote working is broken. These six changes can help fix it
Remote working is broken. These six changes can help fix it Remote working introduces fresh technology challenges for businesses looking to make it a part of their long-term strategy. With COVID-19 teaching companies the importance of flexibility and agility in an unpredictable world, business leaders are now trying to figure what tools they'll need to…
Read moreFive cyber security challenges for 2021
Five cyber security challenges for 2021 We look at five essential cybersecurity issues every charity needs to consider In a world where everything is turning digital, data security is a major concern. Data security is of particular importance when cyber-attacks are at an all-time high, with studies suggesting hackers attack once every 39 seconds. While…
Read moreThe cloud infrastructure market hit $129B in 2020
The cloud infrastructure market hit $129B in 2020 The cloud infrastructure market in 2020 reflected society itself, with the richest companies getting richer and the ones at the bottom of the market getting poorer. It grew to $129 billion for the year, according to data from Synergy Research Group. That’s up from around $97 billion…
Read moreSecurity Biggest Barrier to Cloud Adoption for Over Half of UK Firms
Security Biggest Barrier to Cloud Adoption for Over Half of UK Firms Over half (58%) of UK businesses have cited security concerns as the biggest barrier to public cloud adoption, according to a new study from Centrify. The survey of 200 business decision makers in large and medium-sized enterprises in the UK also found that…
Read moreUK IT leaders lack aggression in the cloud market
UK IT leaders lack aggression in the cloud market The majority of IT leaders in the US and UK don't believe their company's infrastructure is fit for the future, according to a survey by IBM. The company's 'The State of IT Transformation' study found that 60% of CIOs and CTOs in America and the UK…
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