Rob Sobers

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Ransomware Statistics, Data, Trends, and Facts [updated 2024]

Rob Sobers

Rob Sobers

Ransomware is one of the most common types of malware used in cyberattacks. Check out these comprehensive ransomware statistics, plus prevention tips.

Data Breach statistics in 2024

82 Must-Know Data Breach Statistics [updated 2024]

Rob Sobers

Rob Sobers

These data breach statistics cover risk, cost, prevention and more — assess and analyze these stats to help prevent a data security incident.

2021 SaaS Risk Report Reveals 44% of Cloud Privileges are Misconfigured

Rob Sobers

Rob Sobers

Cloud apps make collaboration a breeze, but unless you’re keeping a close watch on identities, behavior, and privileges across each and every SaaS and IaaS you rely on, you’re a sitting duck.

What Is Cryptojacking? Prevention and Detection Tips

Rob Sobers

Rob Sobers

Learn how cryptocurrency, cryptomining and cryptojacking work — also included are tips to prevent and detect cryptojacking before it's too late

How Varonis Helps Stop Emotet

Rob Sobers

Rob Sobers

Our incident response team is tracking an unprecedented number of Emotet malware infections. This post will cover indicators of compromise, mitigations, and how Varonis can help you detect and stop Emotet at each phase of an attack.

Cloud Migration strategy tips from Varonis

Data Migration Strategy Guide: Best Practices for Success and Security

Rob Sobers

Rob Sobers

Learn best practices for your cloud migration strategy and get a step-by-step plan for a secure and effective process.

Government Hacking Exploits, Examples and Prevention Tips

Rob Sobers

Rob Sobers

In this guide, we’ll explore how governments launch attacks, the different government hacking exploits and how you can defend yourself.

Detecting Malware Payloads in Office Document Metadata

Rob Sobers

Rob Sobers

Ever consider document properties like “Company,” “Title,” and “Comments” a vehicle for a malicious payload? Checkout this nifty PowerShell payload in the company metadata: #powershell payload stored in office metadataDocument...

12 Most Disregarded Cybersecurity Tasks

Rob Sobers

Rob Sobers

It is important that cybersecurity be prioritized by every level of individual in an organization. We're going over tips to follow to manage risk today.

Is Your Biggest Security Threat Already Inside Your Organization?

Rob Sobers

Rob Sobers

Is your company protected against insider threats? From malicious ex-employees to negligent staff, your biggest cybersecurity concern may already be inside.

Americans and Privacy Concerns: Who Do We Trust?

Rob Sobers

Rob Sobers

Who do Americans trust with their personal information? We surveyed 1,000 people to see who America puts their trist in the most.

2019 Data Risk Report Stats and Tips You Won’t Want to Miss

Rob Sobers

Rob Sobers

Our data risk report analyzed over 54 billion files across 30+ industries for the latest insights, stats and tips to improve your data security practices

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