2020 SONICWALL CYBER THREAT REPORT

Infographic | January 23, 2020

Increased cyber awareness has never been more important for businesses and consumers, as U.S. data breaches continue to increase at a record pace and are predicted to reach an all-time high of over 1,000 in 2017. This increase seems to have contributed to a growth in consumer concerns, as our recent research revealed that consumers’ worries about identity theft and cybercrime are now on par with other common concerns such as illnesses and car accidents.

Infographic | January 24, 2020

Active Directory is a great technology. In fact I can’t image life without it. It’s pretty easy to set up, with every Microsoft Server release it gains additional options that make life for IT easier. Did you know that only 5% of 1000 fortune companies don’t use AD to organize their environment?

Infographic | May 25, 2021

Small businesses often ignore security precautions. Sometimes it’s due to a lack of resources, other times it’s because they think hackers won’t care. On the contrary, 58% of all malware attacks are targeted at small businesses, because hackers know there is no proper security in place.

Infographic | July 13, 2021

AI has been touted to be a game-changer for cybersecurity. It can analyse threats; rapidly detect anomalies; and filter through the thousands of security alerts organisations receive in a day. Singapore is already planning on using AI to secure its 5G networks. But AI is a resource, not a replacement. It has to be supported by the intuition of well-trained security analysts, automation, and a consolidated view of the organisation’s IT environment. Cybersecurity experts from Tanium break down how AI is speeding up cyber response, and how organisations can make the most of the tech.

Infographic | July 30, 2021

When making an online purchase, or creating an account online, it is tempting to save banking details and passwords for the sake of convenience. But a data leak from even one of these sources could cost you.

Infographic | March 9, 2022

Ransomware Is One of the Most Common Malware Threats. Average ransomware payment in 2021 increased by 82% year over year to $570,000.