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Statistics is a branch of mathematics dealing with data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation. In the context of information security, statistics play a crucial role in understanding and mitigating risks. It involves the application of statistical methods to quantify the probability of cyber threats and the potential impact of security breaches. Security professionals use statistics to detect patterns in data breaches, analyze the effectiveness of security measures, and make informed decisions on how to enhance an organization's security posture.
These statistical analyses can range from simple calculations, like the mean number of attacks per year, to complex predictive modeling techniques that forecast future security incidents based on historical data. By leveraging statistical insights, businesses can allocate resources more effectively, prioritize vulnerabilities to patch, and adapt their cybersecurity strategies to evolving threats. Statistics are also vital for compliance reporting, incident response, and in developing machine learning algorithms for detecting malicious activities. In essence, this quantitative approach provides a scientific foundation for the field of cybersecurity.
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Hackers are leveraging a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the WordPress plugin Burst Statistics to obtain admin-level access to websites. [...]
Infosecurity has selected some of the key ransomware statistics for 2025
A critical security vulnerability has been disclosed in the n8n workflow automation platform that, if successfully exploited, could result in arbitrary code execution under certain circumstances
If an endpoint goes ping but isn't on the network, does anyone hear it? Partner content Recently, I've been diving deep into security control data across dozens of organizations, and what I've found has been both fascinating and alarming. Most security teams I work with can rattle off their vulnerability management statistics with confidence. They know their scan schedules, their remediation timelines, and their critical vulnerability counts. They point to clean dashboards and comprehensive reports as proof that their programs are working.…
The Evolving Healthcare Cybersecurity Landscape Healthcare organizations face unprecedented cybersecurity challenges in 2025. With operational technology (OT) environments increasingly targeted and the convergence of IT and medical systems creating an expanded attack surface, traditional security approaches are proving inadequate. According to recent statistics, the healthcare sector
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As many as 2,000 Palo Alto Networks devices are estimated to have been compromised as part of a campaign abusing the newly disclosed security flaws that have come under active exploitation in the wild
It may come as a surprise to learn that 34% of security practitioners are in the dark about how many SaaS applications are deployed in their organizations. And it’s no wonder—the recent AppOmni 2024 State of SaaS Security Report reveals that only 15% of organizations centralize SaaS security within their cybersecurity teams. These statistics not only highlight a critical security blind spot,
Cybercriminal Group Claims to Have Published 100 Gigabytes of Agency's Stolen DataTwo months after RansomHub claimed to have published 100GBs of its stolen data on the dark web, the Florida Department of Health is notifying citizens that their sensitive information has been compromised. The attack affected the vital statistics system used to issue birth and death certificates.
Explore the need for going beyond built-in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace™ security based on email threats detected in 2023.
Deserialization Vulnerability Allows for Remote Code ExecutionA high-risk flaw in R statistics programming language could lead to a supply chain hack, warn security researchers who say they uncovered a deserialization flaw. Security researchers have long known that hackers sneak malicious code into serialized data.
Impersonation scams in the U.S. exceeded $1.1 billion in losses last year, according to statistics collected by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a figure that is three times higher than in 2020. [...]
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In today's digital world, security risks are more prevalent than ever, especially when it comes to Software as a Service (SaaS) applications. Did you know that an alarming 97% of companies face serious risks from unsecured SaaS applications?Moreover, about 20% of these organizations are struggling with internal data threats. These statistics aren't just numbers; they're a wake-up call
Kaspersky reported an average of 411,000 malicious files deployed every day in 2023, according to its Security Bulletin: Statistics of the Year Report
Partner Content According to the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 26 percent of medium businesses, 37 percent of large businesses and 25 percent of high-income charities have experienced cyber crime in the last 12 months.…
How often do cyberattacks happen? How frequently do threat actors target businesses and governments around the world? The BlackBerry® Threat Research and Intelligence Team recently analyzed 90 days of real-world data to answer these questions. Full results are in the latest BlackBerry Global Threat Intelligence Report, but read on for a teaser of several interesting cyber attack statistics.
Gcore Radar is a quarterly report prepared by Gcore that provides insights into the current state of the DDoS protection market and cybersecurity trends. This report offers you an understanding of the evolving threat landscape and highlights the measures required to protect against attacks effectively. It serves as an insight for businesses and individuals seeking to stay informed about the
Nagoya Harbor hit the rocks yesterday but looks to be afloat once more The port of Nagoya – which shifted 2.68 million shipping containers and 164 million tons of cargo in 2022 – has moved precious few in the last 24 hours after finding itself the latest victim of Russia's notorious LockBit ransomware gang.…