51% of exploits sold on underground forums are for Microsoft products

Cybercriminals sell found software vulnerabilities to each other, increasing their profits and causing more damage along the way. They target the most used software to affect as many people as possible.

Over 60% of Android apps have security vulnerabilities

When a developer leaves a mistake in application code, it can create a security vulnerability that criminals may exploit.

Personal data compromises surge by almost 40% in Q2, 2021

Millions of individuals and organizations are affected every day by cyberattacks that threaten to steal sensitive data. Even though more people have become aware of cyber risks, hackers develop new techniques and malware to stay ahead of defense technologies.

31% of US companies close down after falling victim to ransomware

Data presented by the Atlas VPN research team reveals that 31% of businesses in the US are forced to close down as a consequence of falling victim to ransomware attacks.

BYOD policy, or are personal devices suitable for work?

A BYOD policy has been a cause for some intense debate. For years, many companies attempted to reap its benefits while also balancing…

Defining distinct types of hackers, motives, goals, and acts

A hat-based classification of types of hackers distinguishes between different attackers. Some might be pranksters, luring people into traps…

Phishing and web-based attacks were the most common among Europe's SMEs

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have become a desired target for many hackers during the COVID-19 pandemic. As moving to remote work was necessary, most smaller businesses were not prepared for the cybersecurity challenges.

Top 10 most successful active blockchain scams have netted $13.7 million to date

As the popularity of cryptocurrencies grows, so does the number of blockchain scams. According to the data analyzed by the Atlas VPN team, the top ten most successful currently active blockchain scams have collected $13,692,245 to date.