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Don't skimp on IT security training: 27% of employees fall prey to phishing attacks

2018-04-09 13:11

According to a report from Positive Technologies, hackers continue to target the weak link in any company's security posture: Humans.

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https://www.techrepublic.com/article/dont-skimp-on-it-security-training-27-of-employees-fall-prey-to-phishing-attacks/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

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