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Top 5 Worst Computer Blunders In History

Top 5 Worst Computer Blunders In History

The computer has become an indispensable part of our lives. We use it for work, play, and everything in between. But even the most powerful computers are susceptible to blunders that have serious consequences – millions of dollars in loss, embarrassment, reputation damage and even deaths.

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Apple Is Reportedly Working On A Touchscreen MacBook Pro

Apple Is Reportedly Working On A Touchscreen MacBook Pro

Is Apple Creating A MacBook Pro With A Touchscreen? While Apple’s smartphones and tablets have focused on the use of touch displays since their initial launch, the same cannot be said for the range of MacBooks and other computing devices offered by the company. That is, up until now, as recent reports suggest that we might see the very first MacBook Pro feature a touchscreen by the year 2025. We take a closer look at these reports and what we may expect in this post.

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Australian Privacy Reform Moves Forward With New Government Report

Australian Privacy Reform Moves Forward With New Government Report

As the digital world continues to grow, concerns about the privacy of internet users continue to be an issue that governments need to keep in mind. With the right laws in place, it’s possible for a country to provide better security and safety for its people. Australia has set an example on this front, introducing the reform of the privacy laws that were initially implemented in 1988. These new regulations and laws focus on giving Australians a greater sense of security when they use digital services.
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Latitude Financial Is The Latest Big Company To Announce A Cyber Attack That Exposed Customer Data

Latitude Financial Is The Latest Big Company To Announce A Cyber Attack That Exposed Customer Data

Latitude Financial becomes the next victim of a cyber attack that exposed Australians’ customer data. Here’s what we know. In less than a year, three big companies in Australia were hit by cyberattacks. The latest of these companies to announce a cyber attack is Latitude Financial, a digital bank in Australia. The attack was sophisticated and used employee credentials to access the personal records of over 300,000 customers.

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The Best Nanny Cams To Keep An Eye On Your Little One

The Best Nanny Cams To Keep An Eye On Your Little One

You want to keep your baby safe at all times, so keeping an eye on them while they’re asleep in the nursery is important to you. There are several ways to check up on your baby, but nanny cams remain among the most effective options. Nanny cams not only give you the ability to check up when your baby cries, but also give you the opportunity to watch as the nanny takes care of your little one.
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How To Factory Reset Apple Devices

How To Factory Reset Apple Devices

Apple is one of the fastest-growing companies and continues to deliver excellent products to the world. In 2022, Apple announced an annual revenue of over $394 billion. The year before, the company shipped a total of 240 million smartphones – and this statistic doesn’t even include its other ranges, such as watches, iPads, and the popular Macbook.

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Best Text Dictation Software

Best Text Dictation Software

If you’re a writer, then you already know the important role that the ability to type fast and many words on a daily basis plays. Over a series of several years, you may start to notice problems, such as strain in your wrists. This can happen due to the repetitive action of your fingers, typing away on the keyboard. In other times, you may find that your speed is not fast enough to keep up, making it difficult to meet deadlines and achieve your targets.

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The Quantum Computing Revolution

The Quantum Computing Revolution

The computing industry plays many important roles today, as we rely on computers for various tasks. Ever since the creation of quantum computing in the 1950s, this has remained one of the biggest revolutions that we have seen in the industry.

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Government Offers Free TAFE Courses To Boost Australia’s Cyber Workforce

Government Offers Free TAFE Courses To Boost Australia’s Cyber Workforce

Cybersecurity is becoming a concerning topic throughout the world. With a consistent rise in cyberattacks and hacking, coupled with data leakages and significant losses, there is a need to bolster and strengthen the workforces behind cybersecurity. State governments in Australia have now started to roll out free TAFE courses that students in cybersecurity and other areas can take up. We look closer at how these courses work and what students should do if they are interested in these free provisions from the state governments.

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The Best Free Torrent Clients For 2023: Faster, Safer Downloads For PC And Mac

The Best Free Torrent Clients For 2023: Faster, Safer Downloads For PC And Mac

Torrents often get a bad rep, as these are peer-to-peer downloads that are usually associated with pirated content. While it is true that some people rely on torrents to download pirated games, movies, and other files, there are legitimate uses for these files too. Regardless of the purpose you want to use a torrent client for, ensuring you use the right software is important. Some torrent clients have been deemed unsafe and may even expose you to viruses, malware, and other files that could infect your computer.
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This Optimus Prime Robot Was The Coolest Thing At CES 2023

This Optimus Prime Robot Was The Coolest Thing At CES 2023

Now that CES 2023 is over, we are seeing many people rave about the things they discovered at the event. This year has brought us some of the most interesting and advanced technological items, and one of these would definitely be the Optimus Prime robot. The robot had people go crazy over what it could do – and how well it could do these things. We’ll take a closer look at how the Optimus Prime robot at CES 2023 really made people bring out their inner child at the event.
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What It’s Like To Use Microsoft’s AI-Powered Bing

What It’s Like To Use Microsoft’s AI-Powered Bing

Everyone has heard about artificial intelligence by now – especially with several new technologies being launched that use AI in recent years. After the ChatGPT revolution came several new AI-powered systems that focused on adding convenience to our lives. One of the most recent additions to the market comes from Microsoft, the company behind the Windows operating system and the popular Office applications. The company’s rival to Google, known as Bing, now includes several AI features. We look at what this means and what it is like to use the new AI-powered Bing.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review: Is It Worth The Buy?

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review: Is It Worth The Buy?

The smartphone industry is booming and constantly growing. The market value for the smartphone industry reached a global value of $714.96 billion by the end of 2020. More and more people are turning to smartphones, which is why the market is growing so quickly. Some brands hold the majority of the market. In 2022, it was reported that Samsung held 21% of the smartphone market share, a company that has been delivering top quality mobile phones that truly stands out in the massive market.
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7 Ways To Avoid Scammers On Social Media

7 Ways To Avoid Scammers On Social Media

As the use of social media networks continues to grow, it is important to understand that this comes with a higher risk of being scammed. Facebook, the largest social media platform that exists, has almost three billion monthly active users. As many as 1.93 billion people use Facebook every single day. There are millions of people who use TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and other social networks daily too. In the United States alone, it is estimated that about 10% of the population is affected by a scam annually. Falling victim to a scam can be costly and is something that you want to prevent.
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What Is A Vertical Monitor?

What Is A Vertical Monitor?

When we look at computers, laptops, and even TVs, we are used to seeing the screens on these devices in a horizontal position. This has been the conventional way to use monitors for a very long period of time, but recently, the use of vertical monitors has also gained traction.
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Google Made Password Manager Much Better And More Secure

Google Made Password Manager Much Better And More Secure

A compromised password is something that we all fear. When someone gains access to an account that belongs to you, they might also find your personal details, credit card information, or confidential files that you do not want to share. Around 71% of all data breaches involve financial activity, which can be costly if you do not have the right security measures in place.
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Your Guide To Living With Off-Grid Power

Your Guide To Living With Off-Grid Power

In the old days, lighting was produced with fires and candles. People relied on a fire to cook food, keep themselves warm, and take a bath. Today, however, electricity is readily available in many households, giving you the ability to flip a switch when you need a light on, or when you want to cook food on the stove. We have become dependent on the convenience that electricity offers, but at the same time, the constant spikes in power costs also cut into our monthly budgets.
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MSI Breaks Secure Boot For Hundreds Of Motherboards

MSI Breaks Secure Boot For Hundreds Of Motherboards

We constantly strive toward the implementation of methods that can help to enhance the security of our daily devices. When it comes to a computer, many people depend on the Secure Boot function, which adds some extra security to their devices. Since Windows 8, Secure Boot has provided an effective method for preventing rootkits and other malware from running when your computer boots up. Recent news suggests that MSI has caused problems with secure boot on a large number of motherboards that have been shipped.
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These 3 Cutting Edge Data Security Technologies Will Prevent Hacking

These 3 Cutting Edge Data Security Technologies Will Help Secure The Future

As we move to a digital-first world, new opportunities arise for criminals who are looking to profit from their schemes and strategies. In 2017, cybercrimes resulted in a loss of over $1.4 billion. Since then, the rate of cybersecurity threats have greatly increased, with a $6.9 billion loss recorded in 2021 due to these events.
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Using AI To Create New Fragrances

Using AI To Create New Fragrances

The market for fragrances is huge and diverse, with new formulas being released on quite a regular basis. By 2018, the global fragrance market had an estimated value of $70.70 billion. The market sees a 3.7% growth every year and plays an even bigger role compared to deodorants. As the market becomes more saturated, brands are finding it harder than ever before to come up with new ideas for fragrances that are sure to captivate the audience.
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The 7 Most Innovative Trends In Robotics

The 7 Most Innovative Trends In Robotics

Technology is constantly advancing, and new developments are made on a regular basis. That is why we enjoy taking a look back at the major trends and innovations in the technological fields at the end of the year – to see how we have progressed and get a glimpse of what lies ahead too. The robotics industry experienced a particular increase in innovations and trends throughout 2022. In this article, we are going to focus on seven of the most innovative trends that we saw in robotics.
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Wireless Attacks And Their Types: Here’s What You Should Know

Wireless Attacks And Their Types: Here’s What You Should Know

While there is a large focus on cybersecurity threats related to the corporate world, it is important to note that consumers are also affected by these criminal activities. One report found that 85% of consumers have concerns related to cyberattacks. In another survey, it was found that a large number of individuals have experienced cyberattacks where personal information was stolen in the past. One of the biggest concerns today is the fact that the average consumer often does not have a thorough understanding of the attacks that they might face.
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Lastpass Says Hackers Accessed Customer Data In New Breach

Lastpass Says Hackers Accessed Customer Data In New Breach

Data breaches occur on a regular basis and often lead to data leakage. The data leaked can then be used by criminals in order to perform certain actions, such as accessing corporate accounts or extracting user details. In recent news, LastPass has announced that their cloud servers have been attacked and a breach occurred. This means attackers might have accessed user accounts. We look closely at the breach and what you should do in this post.
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Arc Web Browser Review

Arc Web Browser Review

When you want to browse the internet, you first need to launch a web browser. Once you enter a URL in the address bar, the browser allows you to see the website contents you wish to visit. This is the basic function that most web browsers focus on, without exposing you to things that might just get in your way. Google Chrome has remained the dominant web browser for the past few years. Research shows that 88.43% of Android users use Google Chrome when they want to browse the web. Even among Apple users, more than 4% still use Chrome instead of Safari.
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This Is What A Passwordless Future Could Look Like

This Is What A Passwordless Future Could Look Like

When you sign into your email account, log onto Google, or want to download a game from Steam, you first need to enter two important credentials. This includes your username, as well as a password. Since the start of the internet, passwords have played an important role in helping to secure user accounts.

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WhatsApp Video Calling Will Rival FaceTime on iPhone In 2023 – Here’s How

WhatsApp Video Calling Will Rival FaceTime on iPhone In 2023 – Here’s How

Apple’s iPhone remains one of the best-selling smartphones due to its powerful hardware and simple-to-use software. A particularly popular function offered by the iPhone is its FaceTime app. This app is installed on iPhone and iOS devices by default and allows the user to quickly and easily contact other people without paying fees. FaceTime is only available to iOS users and requires a strong internet connection. Recent reports suggest that in 2023, WhatsApp’s video calling feature will become a major threat to Apple’s FaceTime app.

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How To Clean Your Keyboard

How To Clean Your Keyboard

Whether you are typing a document, filling out your accounting sheet, or playing a game, when you work with your computer, you will generally heavily depend on a keyboard. Even in cases where you do not regularly have snacks around when you work on the computer, dust and debris still collect on the buttons and between the openings that are present on the keyboard.
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How To Enable And Use Wake on LAN On Windows 10

How To Enable And Use Wake on LAN On Windows 10

Convenience is a key factor that people look for when it comes to their computer setup. Fortunately, as technology evolves, companies are creating features that make it easier to have full control over the devices that you own. Wake on LAN, sometimes simply referred to as WOL, is one feature that can add a smart function to your computer.
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Testing Apple’s New Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature

Testing Apples New Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature

Testing Apple’s New Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature

Apple continuously works to bring better and more advanced technology to its users, while still keeping things simple. In previous updates, the company announced features like fall detection, which could automatically alert emergency services if you fall while you are on a hiking trail.

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The Cost Of Ransomware: Should You Pay The Ransom?

The Cost Of Ransomware Should You Pay The Ransom

The Cost Of Ransomware: Should You Pay The Ransom?

Ransomware attacks have been increasing over the past couple of years. Cybercriminals are also no longer only using the more traditional methods with these attacks but creating more serious threats. In fact, these attacks have escalated to the point where they have potentially caused death. In 2021, a baby was born with a severe brain injury. The baby later died. Reports state that the hospital was facing a serious ransomware attack at the time, which affected the treatment that was available to the newborn.
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Truecaller Features: Here’s What You Should Know

Truecaller Features Here is What You Should Know

Truecaller Features: Here’s What You Should Know

As you pick up your phone while it is ringing, you see a number you do not recognise. After you pick up the phone call, you discover it is some spam call that you have no interest in, yet it still wastes your time. Besides wasting precious time, scam calls also cost people money when they fall for the information provided.

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Ransomware Attacks Are On The Rise: This Is What You Should Know

Ransomware as a Service Is the New Big Problem for Businesses

Ransomware Attacks Are On The Rise: This Is What You Should Know

Ransomware attacks can pose a significant threat to businesses, big and small. These attacks are unexpected, and when criminals are able to breach servers, they can gain access to valuable information, credentials, and other content that they can use to launch more severe attacks on the business.

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The Best Universal Remote

The Best Universal Remote

The Best Universal Remote

Your TV is a go-to area after a long day at work, giving you that perfect chance to unwind and catch up on your favourite Netflix or Hulu shows. One problem that many people face is a missing remote. Little under 50% of people report losing their remote once or more every week. And on a monthly basis, this figure goes up to 71%. While one study found that in 50% of cases, the remote is stuck in the sofa, there are times when it simply goes unfound.

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Google Is Training Robots To Interact With Humans Through Ping Pong

Google Is Training Robots To Interact With Humans Through Ping Pong 1

Google Is Training Robots To Interact With Humans Through Ping Pong

Artificial intelligence continues to evolve. The industry is estimated to reach a global value of $267 billion by 2027. Within the next eight years, research also suggests that AI will contribute over $15 trillion to the economy worldwide. Businesses are also turning to artificial intelligence, with half of the enterprise owners stating that they will invest more money into machine learning and AI technologies within their business model.
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7 Crypto Scams and How to Avoid Them

7 Crypto Scams and How to Avoid Them

7 Crypto Scams and How to Avoid Them

It’s no secret that cryptocurrency (or digital currency in general) is a booming market right now. There are thousands of cryptocurrencies available worth over $1 trillion total and many new cryptocurrencies are created every single day. With this much money at stake, it’s worth it for criminals to try to take advantage of people through cryptocurrency scams.
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Signs That Your Computer Has Been Hacked

Signs That Your Computer Has Been Hacked

Signs That Your Computer Has Been Hacked

Your computer might be infected. That alone is maybe one of the terrifying things your antivirus could tell you. Computers getting hacked is not something that only happens in movies. There is always a possibility that you might become a victim of being hacked, which may result in lost or stolen data, identity theft, or even worse.

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Is Your Router Really Secure?

This Is How Your Router Works

Is Your Router Really Secure?

When it’s about protecting your private data, there is nothing more important than the router that is the network gateway to your entire house. Your router powers all the data that travels in and out of your house, from social accounts to emails and even credit card information, making it more vulnerable to potential hacking attacks.
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6 Best Free Malware Removal Tools

6 Top 100 Free Virus and Malware Removal Tools

6 Top 100% Free Virus and Malware Removal Tools

Is your computer crashing or freezing? Do you constantly get pop-ups or unfamiliar toolbars on your laptop? Do your friends or co-workers complain about receiving messages from you that you didn’t send? Chances are, you’re dealing with a virus or malware infection. Once installed, malicious software can wreak havoc on your computer and network. Hackers can also use it to steal your data, delete important files, lock your documents or even render your device inoperable.

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Pegasus, the most terrifying trojan virus ever made

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Pegasus, The Most Terrifying Spyware ever made

Pegasus, the immortal winged god and the son of Poseidon and Medusa, is perhaps one of the best-known creatures in Greek Mythology.

He’s famous for his many good deeds, like creating Hippocrene, the water spring on Mount Helicon, and helping Bellerophon in slaying monsters.

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Email Spam Getting Out of Control? Let’s talk about Email Filtering

Email Spam Getting Out of Control Lets talk Email Filtering

Email Spam Getting Out of Control? Let’s talk about Email Filtering

We require various ways to communicate with others in our daily life. One of the most common, cost-free, and convenient modes of communication we use is email, which has completely revolutionised our communication system. Many of us exchange hundreds of emails daily, but sometimes, we also receive unwanted emails. These unwanted emails can be sent to us for any number of reasons. And many of them could be sent with malicious intent, which could pose a serious threat to organisations.

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How to Know If Your SIM Card Is Hacked and How It Gets Hacked

How to Know If Your Sim Card Is Hacked and How It Gets Hacked

How to Know If Your SIM Card Is Hacked and How It Gets Hacked

Your SIM card is your identity in the world of mobile communications. It’s what allows you to make calls, send texts and use data. It contains all your information, including phone numbers and other personal details.

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Power Computing CPU Coolers

Power Computing CPU Coolers

Power Computing CPU Coolers

Computers are regarded as the most adaptable and potent existing technologies, yet that capability may be costly to run. Trying to run the most effective components at their highest possible speeds will make them run hot, which may also result in hardware slowdown and sometimes even failure.

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Top 10 Free Data Recovery Tools

Top 10 Free Data Recovery Tools

Top 10 Free Data Recovery Tools

Have you lost important files because of device failure, accidental deletion, or formatting? Are you looking for a way to recover them?

Well, consider using one of the free data recovery tools available online.

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Top 10 Best Motherboard Manufacturers

Top 10 Best Motherboard Manufacturers

Top 10 Largest Motherboard Manufacturers in the World

The motherboard performs as the heart of a computer linking all its peripherals and components. We can call it the conduit of the computer that plays the core and the most significant role. Neither of your components will operate optimally if your motherboard is underperforming.

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How can your iPhone get hacked?

How can your iPhone get hacked

How can your iPhone get hacked?

If you are wondering whether iPhone can be hacked, then the answer is, of course, it can. iPhone has strong built-in security solutions, and it’s much more secure than Android devices, but it’s not foolproof.

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What is Zero Point Energy, and How Could It Change the World

What is Zero Point Energy and How Could It Change the World

What is Zero Point Energy, and How Could It Change the World

Our desire to grow and expand as a species drives us to seek more powerful energy sources. In fact, everyday researchers and scientists try to figure out ways to avoid the eventuality of energy shortage.

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Google Nest Hub Review

Google Nest Hub

Google Nest Hub Review

If you’re looking to get an idea of what the future of home automation looks like, you need look no further than Google Nest Hub 2nd generation. This cutting-edge device allows you to control your appliances and devices from anywhere in the world, via your smartphone or computer.

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Medibank Cyberattack

medibank cyber attack

The Medibank Group detects cyberattacks and takes several services offline as a precaution

One of Australia’s largest private health insurers, Medibank, has revealed it was the target of a possible cyberattack. The Medibank Group on Thursday said it had detected “unusual activity” on its network a day earlier.

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Must-Have Tools for the Ultimate Tech Survival Kit

Must Have Tools for the Ultimate Tech Survival Kit

Must-Have Tools for the Ultimate Tech Survival Kit

When building an emergency survival kit, most people focus on basic supplies like canned food, bottled water, first aid kits, and flashlights. While these are essential, consider including some technologies that can help you meet your most basic needs in times of crisis.

As the name suggests, a tech survival kit comes packed with technology that can equip you with long-lasting lighting or save hypothermia victims during an electric blackout.

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CISOs Report That Ransomware Is Now the Biggest Cybersecurity Concern and What Are the Concerns In 2022

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CISOs Report That Ransomware Is Now the Biggest Cybersecurity Concern and What Are the Concerns In 2022

According to CISOs, CTOs, and CIOs, ransomware is the biggest cybersecurity concern for their organisations today. This follows the surge in ransomware attacks in 2021, with ransomware demands and payments rising significantly. In fact, a report by SonicWall said over 470 million ransomware incidents got recorded over the first three quarters of 2021.

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