Security News > 2017 > September > Insider threats and ransomware are most feared, followed by DDoS attacks (Help Net Security)
2017-09-08 12:57
A new SANS survey found that ransomware, insider threats and denial of service are considered the top three threats organizations face when it comes to securing sensitive data. According to the study, 78 percent of respondents report encountering two or more threats to their data in the past 12 months, while 12 percent actually encountered a breach, with 43 percent of those encountering exfiltration of sensitive data through encrypted channels. User credentials and privileged account … More →
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