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The Russia-Ukraine Crisis Could Tighten the Squeeze on Semiconductors

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis and resulting trade sanctions threatens to worsen the semiconductor shortage, Gartner says.

March 16, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many manufacturers planned for a downturn and reduced demand, with semiconductor factories scaling down in anticipation of a larger-than-realized recession. Earlier this year, there were some signs that the shortage would begin to subside this year, but the ongoing crisis between Russia and Ukraine threatens to exacerbate the issue, according […]

Cyber Attack Trends Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Cyber attacks against Ukraine has surged along with phishing emails and destructive malware amid the Russia/Ukraine conflict.

February 28, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Cyber attacks on Ukraine’s government and military sector surged by 196% within the first three days of Russia’s invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, compared to the start of the month, according to Check Point Research. The cybersecurity firm released its findings from the first few days of the conflict, finding that attacks against Ukraine far […]

10 Things IT Can Do To Harden Cyber Defenses Amid The Russia-Ukraine Conflict

With cyberattacks stemming from the Ukraine crisis possibly spilling over into the West, here are 10 cybersecurity steps IT can take now.

February 25, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Cyberattacks have been front and center in the Ukraine crisis, as the country is not just suffering from conventional warfare as it fights with Russia. The country’s critical infrastructure has been repeatedly attacked, purportedly by hackers working for their next door adversary. These attacks have targeted government websites, infrastructure and more with DDoS attacks and […]

Our Top IT Stories From 2022

Hybrid work, cybersecurity, cloud computing, recession, and new products and services highlight this year's top IT stories.

December 29, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

2022 was a very busy year for IT professionals as they grappled with new trends, technologies, tools, workplace models, cyberattacks and more while they helped their organization remain productive and secure. We looked back at our coverage to find common trends in our content to bring you our top 10 stories from this past year.  […]

This Week in IT: Microsoft Teams for Education Updates, Ransomware Attacks Spike, Organizations Impacted by Nation State Cyber Attacks

Microsoft Teams for education gets a new look, ransomware attacks spike, hackers exploit entire email inboxes and more highlight this week's IT news.

August 25, 2022 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

Editor’s note: There is a lot going on in the world of IT, from emerging technologies to digital transformation and new cybersecurity threats. However, we can’t possibly cover it all, so we’ll bring you This Week in IT, a curated summary of IT and enterprise technology stories each week. Microsoft Teams for Education Gets a new […]

GlobalData: Cybersecurity Revenue in Insurance Set to Grow at 10% CAGR

Cybersecurity revenues in the insurance sector are set to grow at a CAGR of more than 10% from $6.4 billion in 2020 to $10.6 billion in 2025.

August 12, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

The digital world is a minefield for insurers at the moment, with giants AXA, CNA Financial, Tokio Marine and Marsh & McLennan suffering cyberattacks in 2021. Against this backdrop, cybersecurity revenues in the insurance sector are set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of more than 10% from $6.4 billion in 2020 to […]

Cybersecurity Burnout Persists as Attack Landscape Shifts

As new cyberattack trends continue to emerge, burnout among cybersecurity teams remains a critical issue, according to VMware report.

August 8, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

As new cyberattack trends continue to emerge, burnout among cybersecurity teams remains a critical issue, according to VMware’s new Global Incident Response Threat Report. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based company’s report, issued during Black Hat USA 2022, details how the “ceaseless wave of cyberattacks,” pandemic disruptions and a constantly shifting threat landscape is causing nearly 47% […]

IT Security Experts Should Pay Close Attention To What’s Happening in Ukraine

The conflict between Russian and Ukraine and the advanced cyberattacks being launched should concern everyone, experts say.

June 22, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

If the last few years are any indication, cybercriminals will continue adopting new tactics and techniques to find ways past our network defenses, and that was on display in full force at RSA Conference earlier this month, where cybersecurity experts shared what they’re seeing in the wild. The annual cybersecurity conference was held at a […]

Industrial Printer Shipments Show Modest Decrease in Q1 2022, According to IDC

June 14, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

NEEDHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DirecttoGarmentPrinter–Industrial printer shipments declined 2.1% year over year in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q22), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker. “Shipments at the beginning of the year started off relatively soft,” said Tim Greene, research director, Hardcopy Solutions at IDC. “The market is […]

Adults Experiencing Higher Level of Anxiety Today Due to Ongoing Pandemic, Inflation, and War

June 9, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Software Advice research on worry burnout reveals a third of adults and a quarter of children have started therapy since the pandemic, leading to a surge in demand for mental health professionals. AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Worry burnout is manifesting across the country as the ongoing pandemic collides with the Russia-Ukraine war and skyrocketing inflation. To get […]