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Daniel Hofmann stories

Daniel Hofmann is an author with a keen interest in the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, focusing particularly on its implications for business operations and data protection. His writings reveal a persistent exploration of the threats posed by cyber attacks, the effectiveness of security measures, and the strategic moves by companies within the industry.

His coverage spans a variety of topics, from the rise in email-based threats and the critical need for robust security solutions in communication platforms like Microsoft Teams, to the broader corporate strategies such as mergers and geographic expansions of cybersecurity firms. Hofmann’s works underscore the ongoing challenges and innovations in cybersecurity, providing insights into both the risks and the dynamic responses by businesses and security providers.

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AI cybersecurity gap affecting quarter of UK businesses
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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26% of UK firms don't utilise AI for cybersecurity despite nearly half experiencing cyber attacks, finds a survey by Hornetsecurity.
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Hornetsecurity analysis reveals surge in email threats
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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Hornetsecurity's 2024 report shows a 144% surge in malicious web links in emails, with phishing remaining the top email threat.
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Cybersecurity training vital to bolster business defences
Fri, 17th Feb 2023
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Employees need three months of cybersecurity training for companies to reach an acceptable level of security, according to a new Employee Security Index.
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No cybersecurity training in 1/3rd of organisations: Hornet
Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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New research from a cybersecurity provider, Hornetsecurity, has found that a third of organisations do not provide cybersecurity training to remote workers.
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Hornetsecurity expands into more than 10 countries
Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
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Global email security and backup provider, Hornetsecurity, has announced a major push into several different regions across the world.
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4 out of 10 work emails are unwanted, new report shows
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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Over 40% of work emails are unwanted, according to research from Hornetsecurity, highlighting the constant threats to email security.
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Microsoft Teams users sharing business-critical information
Tue, 11th Oct 2022
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There is an urgent need for greater backup for Microsoft Teams, with users sending confidential and critical information via the platform.
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Ransomware attacks continue to increase, report finds
Tue, 27th Sep 2022
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Nearly a quarter of businesses have suffered a ransomware attack, with a fifth occurring in the past 12 months.
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Stock security features inadequate in face of rising risk
Wed, 29th Jun 2022
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Using more Microsoft 365 security features may increase the rate of IT security incidents, according to a survey of over 800 IT professionals.
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Hornetsecurity acquires Altaro, the latest in acquisition spree
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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German cloud security firm Hornetsecurity has acquired backup solutions company Altaro, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy.