More than 3,800 data breaches were reported from January through June 30, exposing over 4.1 billion records, according to the 2019 MidYear Data Breach Quickview Report. 

In Australia, data loss/theft of confidential information incidents rose by 78.7 percent in 2018 compared to 2017 and data breaches experienced through third party providers and suppliers rose by 74.3 percent, according to the BDO and AusCERT 2018/19 Cyber Security Survey. 

Hackers are tapping into a growing consumer trend: the use of illicit devices and apps to access pirated content to spread malware and exploit unsuspecting users, a Digital Citizens Alliance report found.

A recent study found that healthcare organizations are most susceptible to phishing attempts, with employees clicking one in seven simulated emails sent. 

Seventy one percent of respondents to a Glasswall survey say third-party risks from partner and supply chain interactions is a high concern.

A new phishing study of six million users shows insurance organizations and not-for-profits lead all other industries with greater than thirty percent of users falling for baseline phishing tests.

A new Dell report found that though the C-suite recognizes the benefits of data security, organizations are still struggling to develop programs that effectively incorporate security strategies without detracting from other business initiatives.

Cybersecurity is now front and center on organizations’ boardroom agendas, but most CISOs have yet to earn a seat at the table.