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McAfee’s 2023 Scam Study Results: Scam Texts More Painful Than Getting a Root Canal

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

The study surveyed more than 7,000 adults in seven countries to understand how scam messages, and the increased scam sophistication brought about by artificial intelligence (AI), have impacted the lives of consumers worldwide.

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  • The study surveyed more than 7,000 adults in seven countries to understand how scam messages, and the increased scam sophistication brought about by artificial intelligence (AI), have impacted the lives of consumers worldwide.
  • This study reveals that Americans receive an average of 11.6 fake messages or scams each day.
  • AI is a scammer’s favorite tool, helping cybercriminals increase the scale, sophistication and speed of phishing and text message scams.
  • These fake emails, text messages and phishing sites are more believable than ever thanks to the advancements in artificial intelligence.

Island Adds Accomplished Industry Veteran Matt Fairbanks as Chief Marketing Officer

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

As Island scales globally in the wake of strong U.S. and International demand for its market-leading Enterprise Browser, Island today announced the addition of Matt Fairbanks to its executive team as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and the appointment of Ellen Roeckl , Island’s former head of marketing, as the company’s first Chief Communications Officer (CCO).

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  • As Island scales globally in the wake of strong U.S. and International demand for its market-leading Enterprise Browser, Island today announced the addition of Matt Fairbanks to its executive team as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and the appointment of Ellen Roeckl , Island’s former head of marketing, as the company’s first Chief Communications Officer (CCO).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231102765707/en/
    Matt Fairbanks has joined Island as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • As head of marketing, Fairbanks was instrumental in the company’s successful IPO and subsequent growth.
  • With Fairbanks as CMO, the Sophos marketing team redefined and reinvigorated the brand, delivered massive increases in marketing pipeline, and helped the company realize a 3X increase in annual recurring revenue.

Industrial Control Systems Security Market size worth $ 27.65 Billion, Globally, by 2030 at 6.96% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Industrial Control Systems Security Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.96% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®. The report reveals that the market was valued at USD 14.46 Billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 27.65 Billion by the end of the forecast period.

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  • Global Industrial Control Systems Security Market: Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure in the Face of Evolving Cyber Threats
    In an era marked by escalating cyber threats and the indispensable role of industrial control systems in various sectors, the Global Industrial Control Systems Security Market stands as a beacon of robust defense.
  • Industrial Control Systems Security Market: A Comprehensive Approach
    Industrial Control Systems Security represents a comprehensive array of meticulously developed goods, services, and solutions crafted to safeguard vital industrial control systems and critical infrastructure.
  • Based on the research, Verified Market Research® has segmented the global Industrial Control Systems Security Market into Component, Security, Vertical, And Geography.
  • Industrial Control Systems Security Market, by Component
    Industrial Control Systems Security Market, by Security

Industrial Control Systems Security Market size worth $ 27.65 Billion, Globally, by 2030 at 6.96% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Industrial Control Systems Security Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.96% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®. The report reveals that the market was valued at USD 14.46 Billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 27.65 Billion by the end of the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • Global Industrial Control Systems Security Market: Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure in the Face of Evolving Cyber Threats
    In an era marked by escalating cyber threats and the indispensable role of industrial control systems in various sectors, the Global Industrial Control Systems Security Market stands as a beacon of robust defense.
  • Industrial Control Systems Security Market: A Comprehensive Approach
    Industrial Control Systems Security represents a comprehensive array of meticulously developed goods, services, and solutions crafted to safeguard vital industrial control systems and critical infrastructure.
  • Based on the research, Verified Market Research® has segmented the global Industrial Control Systems Security Market into Component, Security, Vertical, And Geography.
  • Industrial Control Systems Security Market, by Component
    Industrial Control Systems Security Market, by Security

Cyber Security Market is set to grow at a CAGR of 13.57% from 2022 to 2027, AO Kaspersky Lab, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp., Broadcom Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., and more among the key companies in the market - Technavio

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cyber Security Market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 13.57% between 2022 and 2027.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cyber Security Market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 13.57% between 2022 and 2027.
  • The global cyber security market is fragmented with the presence of many leading global and regional vendors.
  • Kaspersky Co. - The company offers cyber security such as Kaspersky Total Security.
  • For additional insights into the contribution of all the segments, and regional opportunities, historic & forecast 2017 to 2021, 2022 to 2027 - View our sample report

Ryan Gosling Tops McAfee’s 2023 Hacker Celebrity Hot List

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231025932929/en/
    McAfee finds Ryan Gosling as number one for the Hacker Celebrity Hot List (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Gosling finds himself in prime position as a scammer’s favorite lure, thanks to the blockbuster movie, Barbie.
  • Trailing Gosling as the celebrity whose name is most used by scammers, is Emily Blunt in the No.2 position.
  • Within the top ten list, the popularity of Barbie shines through, with three of its stars making the Hacker Celebrity Hot List: America Ferrera at No.10, Margot Robbie at No.8 and Ryan Gosling at No.1.
  • For example, our No.6 celebrity on the list, Elon Musk, has been subject to a series of deepfake content.

Cymulate Expands Sales Leadership Team to Drive Growth in EMEA and APAC Global Markets

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

In their respective roles, Jarvinen and Fitzpatrick will be responsible for driving strategic growth sales and overseeing teams in their prospective regions.

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  • In their respective roles, Jarvinen and Fitzpatrick will be responsible for driving strategic growth sales and overseeing teams in their prospective regions.
  • “As Cymulate continues to bolster its profile globally, we are pleased to have experienced leaders like Mikko and Ben join our team,” said Eyal Wachsman, CEO and Co-founder of Cymulate.
  • “They bring a tremendous level of expertise to their roles and will undoubtedly help Cymulate further accelerate our growth within the APAC and EMEA markets.
  • “I’m eager to join the team of innovators and continue to drive the market for exposure management.

Jagdish Mahapatra Joins ColorTokens as Senior Vice President of Sales

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ColorTokens Inc., a leading Unified Zero Trust Platform provider, today announced the appointment of Jagdish Mahapatra as the company's Senior Vice President of Sales. In his new role, Mahapatra will lead ColorTokens sales team and provide strategic direction to business development, go-to-market, and alliance functions across the globe.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ColorTokens Inc. , a leading Unified Zero Trust Platform provider, today announced the appointment of Jagdish Mahapatra as the company's Senior Vice President of Sales.
  • In his new role, Mahapatra will lead ColorTokens sales team and provide strategic direction to business development, go-to-market, and alliance functions across the globe.
  • Mahapatra brings extensive knowledge to ColorTokens with more than 25 years of experience scaling businesses for companies such as Cisco, McAfee, and CrowdStrike.
  • Most recently, he served as Vice President for CrowdStrike's Asia region.

Global Security as a Service (SECaaS) Market to Reach $33.0 Billion by 2028, Fueled by Rising Online Threats

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Friday, October 20, 2023

The global security as a service (SECaaS) market, which reached a size of US$ 14.5 billion in 2022, is poised for substantial expansion.

Key Points: 
  • The global security as a service (SECaaS) market, which reached a size of US$ 14.5 billion in 2022, is poised for substantial expansion.
  • They offer cost efficiency, enhanced security expertise, protection against online threats, rapid provisioning, and scalability as businesses grow.
  • Rising Demand for Cloud-Based Security: The increasing demand for cloud-based security solutions and the high costs and risks associated with managing on-premises security solutions are driving the market's growth.
  • What was the size of the global security as a service (SECaaS) market in 2022?

API Security Trailblazer Salt Security Bolsters Leadership Team to Propel Global Growth and Innovation

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Salt Security, the leading API security company, today announced that Matt Quarles and Michael Callahan have joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), respectively. Combined, Quarles and Callahan have more than four decades of experience driving business strategy and leading sales and marketing functions at both startups and public companies across the IT and cybersecurity industry. Quarles and Callahan will play a pivotal role in leading Salt Security into its next phase of growth and executing the company's global go-to-market strategy.

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  • Since 2016, Salt Security has led and advanced the API security market with its proven and mature API security platform.
  • Salt is the only API security solution leveraging the power of cloud-scale big data and time-tested artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms.
  • According to the Salt Labs State of API Security Report, Q1 2023 , 94% of respondents experienced security problems in production APIs in the past year.
  • "We are honored to add Matt and Michael to Salt's executive leadership team," said Michael Nicosia, COO and co-founder at Salt Security.