CYBER INSIGHTS: Wednesday 13 November 2024 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel – CYBERInsights Small Business Cybersecurity News

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Gibraltar: Wednesday 13 November 2024 at 07:00 CET

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1). BUSINESS CYBERSECURITY: AV-Comparatives Releases Latest Business Cybersecurity Test Results. AV-Comparatives, the world-leading independent cybersecurity testing lab, has published its latest results from the Business Main-Test Series. These tests, conducted between August and September 2024, evaluated the protection, false alarms, and performance impact of enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions. Key Findings: The Business Real-World Protection Test assessed the ability of 17 vendors to block malware and safeguard systems against infections. Additionally, the Malware Protection Test focused on detecting malicious files, while performance testing measured the system impact during daily business operations.

2). CYBER BREACHES: 1 Billion Records Stolen in 2024: How Cutting-Edge Tech Is Fighting Back Against Cybercrime. The cybersecurity landscape in 2024 is indeed showing a significant escalation in both the scale of data breaches and the sophistication of cyber threats. Over a billion records have already been compromised, a trend that highlights the need for reinforced security frameworks as cyber threats intensify. The IMF’s warning about cyber risks affecting financial stability underlines the global economic stakes involved. The IBM 2024 Data Breach Report draws attention to a critical factor: the cybersecurity skills gap, which has worsened average breach costs by $1.76 million.

3). WHAT IS RANSOMWARE & Is Your SME Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks? – CyberKPI: Ransomware uses encryption to hold a victim’s information at a ransom, rendering it inaccessible until the attacker receives a payment. The malware used by the attackers now employ double-extortion and triple-extortion tactics. For instance, Cybercriminals not only encrypt the victim’s data but also steal it, threatening to leak it if the ransom is not paid.

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