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The “frenemy” within – data breaches by insiders a growing concern

The “frenemy” within – data breaches by insiders a growing concern

Six-figure losses common for even small businesses

A survey by Symantec of more than 3,000 businesses provides useful information about the current state of corporate cybersecurity. Symantec’s 2011 State of Security Survey found that 73% of small and midsize companies had suffered a cyber attack in the past year, and that 30% of the attacks were “somewhat/extremely effective” in compromising the victims’ data. Companies are on alert. According to the study, in fact, companies considered cybersecurity their greatest threat — greater than criminal activity, natural disasters, and terrorism.

 

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