Social Engineering Attack Facts

Infographic | February 12, 2020

Phishing is a cyber attack that uses disguised email as a weapon. The goal is to trick the email recipient into believing that the message is something they want or need — a request from their bank, for instance, or a note from someone in their company — and to click a link or download an attachment. What really distinguishes phishing is the form the message takes: the attackers masquerade as a trusted entity of some kind, often a real or plausibly real person, or a company the victim might do business with. It's one of the oldest types of cyberattacks, dating back to the 1990s, and it's still one of the most widespread and pernicious, with phishing messages and techniques becoming increasingly sophisticated.

Infographic | December 16, 2019

Mobile and IoT-connected devices present special security risks that many companies are still figuring out how to mitigate. ZDNet's sister site, Tech Pro Research, recently polled IT professionals about the state of cybersecurity in their workplaces. Most seemed to feel that cyberthreats were relatively well controlled. The majority of respondents said their company's cybersecurity readiness was average or above, and most said it had improved in the past year.

Infographic | January 2, 2020

Regardless of the size or type of organisation you work for, it's important to understand why you might be vulnerable to cyber attack, and how to defend yourself. The advice summarised below is applicable to your working life and your home life. You should also familiarise yourself with any cyber security policies and practices that your organisation has already put in place.

Infographic | April 1, 2021

According to a report, the cybersecurity workforce needs to grow 62% to meet the rising demand. The demand for security professionals is skyrocketing and shows no signs of stopping.

Infographic | February 2, 2020

Data-driven technologies change the way the world works. And the more connected devices flourish, the more cybersecurity matters. There are more digitally connected devices than ever before—and the world is just getting started.

Infographic | March 24, 2022

The Data Masking market was valued at USD 483.90 million in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 1044.93 million by 2026.