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Safe and private surfing with G DATA VPN

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:46:00 +0100

With G DATA VPN, Bochum-based IT security company G DATA CyberDefense has introduced a new solution for securing Internet traffic. Customers can benefit from the company's decades of experience, the no-backdoor guarantee and quality “Made in Germany”. Up to ten devices can be secured for one year with one licence, at the introductory price of 39.95 euros.

G DATA Mobile Security Report: more than 2.5 million new malware apps for Android devices

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:41:00 +0100

Experts at G DATA CyberDefense counted more than 2.5 million malware apps for Android devices in 2021. According to the G DATA Mobile Security Report, the number of averted attack attempts has also increased by 21 percent within a year. Popular methods for infiltrating smartphones with malware are currently app stores, SMS phishing and manipulation at a repair service provider.

Safer Internet Day 2022: Parents, protect your children online!

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:32:00 +0100

In the analog world, parents protect their children from dangers as a matter of course: Up to a certain age, they take their them by the hand when crossing the street or only let them into the water with water wings and under supervision. The same applies digitally: young people are exposed to countless risks such as inappropriate content and first have to learn how to navigate the Internet responsibly. To mark Safer Internet Day under the motto "Together for a better internet" on February 8, 2022, G DATA is giving parents tips on how to strengthen their children's digital skills and protect them from cyber dangers.

G DATA threat report: cyber attacks increase by 25 percent

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:49:00 +0100

The current G DATA threat report again records a renewed strong increase in averted attack attempts on companies and private users. From the third to the fourth quarter of 2021, the number of attempted attacks increased by 25 percent. The return of Emotet and major security vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems services are just the tip of the iceberg.

G DATA threat report: Attackers exploit vulnerabilities in publicly available services

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:05:00 +0100

The number of averted attack attempts continued to fall in the third quarter of 2021. This is reflected in the current threat report from G DATA CyberDefense. One reason for this is that more employees are returning to the office. At the same time, attackers are increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities in publicly available services currently with the aim of compromising networks.

G DATA IT Security Trends 2022: Artificial Intelligence makes cyber attacks more dangerous

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:15:00 +0100

In 2022, cyber attacks on companies will continue to increase, with attackers consistently exploiting any vulnerability. They rely on multi-ransomware attacks to achieve their goals, and are using Artificial Intelligence to produce better malicious code. The possibility of Android apps being integrated into Windows 11 also offers criminals a new attack vector.

Emotet is back

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:58:00 +0100

Following a coordinated takedown by law enforcement agencies in January 2021, new variants of the Emotet malware have now been spotted again for the first time - as a recent analysis by G DATA shows. Emotet has been an all-purpose cybercrime weapon for years.

G DATA Mobile Malware Report: Criminals keep up the pace with Android malware

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:41:00 +0200

The number of malicious Android apps has fallen to around 1.3 million malware samples in the first half of 2021. This is shown in a current study by G DATA CyberDefense. Despite the decline, however, the pace of the cyber criminals remains high.

Connected security for companies: G DATA business solutions now with SIEM interface

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:35:00 +0200

Many companies have a Security Information and Event Monitoring (SIEM) to keep track of their IT security and the various components. Thanks to the new SIEM interface, G DATA business solutions can now also be integrated. In addition, the cyber defense manufacturer has revised the Report Manager and made it easier to control the network connection of clients. G DATA Business Solutions 15.1 is available immediately; companies with a valid license can upgrade free of charge.

G DATA threat report: Attacks without malware on the increase

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:30:00 +0200

The current threat report from G DATA CyberDefense shows a significant decline in the number of averted attacks in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period last year. The reason for this is that malware is no longer the only method used for attacks. The threat level facing businesses remains high.