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Usman Choudhary stories

Usman Choudhary demonstrates a deep commitment to understanding and addressing the complexities of cybersecurity. Through his columns, Choudary explores various dimensions of digital threats, highlighting the increasing sophistication and prevalence of ransomware attacks. His insights emphasize the need for multifaceted security strategies to protect against these evolving threats.

Further underscoring the importance of foundational cybersecurity measures, Choudary eloquently discusses the critical role of employee training in safeguarding against cyber threats. His analysis suggests that an informed and vigilant workforce is essential in the fight against cyber attacks, particularly as the landscape becomes more treacherous with spikes in phishing and malspam incidents targeting unsuspecting employees in vulnerable sectors.

In his discussions on industry recognition and predictions, Choudary touches on the evolving role of technology in cybersecurity defense. By detailing VIPRE Security's accolades in modern endpoint security and alarming predictions of malware increases, he not only informs but also prepares businesses to strategize more robust defenses against potential future threats, particularly in high-risk sectors like financial services.

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New report uncovers evolving email threat landscape for Q1 2024
Thu, 16th May 2024
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email security
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VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2024 report highlights surging email threats from leading spam sources, new scams, and a notable rise in phishing attacks.
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Vipre highlights evolving email threats in Q1 2024 report
Tue, 14th May 2024
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hcm
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
VIPRE's Q1 2024 report reveals evolving email threats, with the US leading in spam origin and industries like manufacturing and government increasingly targeted.
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VIPRE Security named 'Major Player' in modern endpoint security by IDC
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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endpoint protection
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analyst report
VIPRE Security earns 'Major Player' status in IDC's global assessment of endpoint security for small businesses, applauded for enhancing security while reducing human dependency.
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VIPRE report predicts 276% rise in malware in 2024
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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VIPRE's annual email threat landscape study reveals a 276% rise in malware, with financial services the most targeted sector.
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Malspam attacks up, new sectors targeted – report
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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malware
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cybersecurity
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vipre security
VIPRE Security Group reveals that phishing emails with malicious links increased by 30% in Q2 2023, with IT firms becoming the most targeted sector.
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Getting CyberSecurity Foundations Right for the New Year
Tue, 28th Feb 2023
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it training
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If employees are not trained nor educated on the cybersecurity landscape, they cannot be expected to spot cyber attacks, protecting themselves and the business.
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Taking a Multi-Faceted Approach to Ransomware Protection
Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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ransomware
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malware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware is not a new phenomenon, but the scale of attacks has accelerated both in sophistication and frequency.