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Hacked Data Broker Accounts Fueled Phony COVID Loans, Unemployment Claims

Krebs on Security

A group of thieves thought to be responsible for collecting millions in fraudulent small business loans and unemployment insurance benefits from COVID-19 economic relief efforts gathered personal data on people and businesses they were impersonating by leveraging several compromised accounts at a little-known U.S.

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Acquisition Related Data Breach Hits DNA Testing Lab

SecureWorld News

(DDC) detected potential unauthorized access to its network, during which there was unauthorized access and acquisition of an archived database that contained personal information collected between 2004 and 2012. The impacted database was associated with a national genetic testing organization system that DDC acquired in 2012.

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Best Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools of 2021

eSecurity Planet

Started in 2004, Prevalent is an IT consulting firm specializing in governance, risk, infrastructure, and compliance technology. Launched in 2004, ServiceNow’s IT suite of workflow tools works great for organizations looking to bundle and also offers GRC tools separately. Prevalent TPRM Platform. ServiceNow VRM.

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10 Personal Finance Lessons for Technology Professionals

Troy Hunt

In fact, those guys are all pretty good examples of the ability to build amazing things from the ground up and I'm sure that many of you reading this have sat down and started building something with the same enthusiasm as, say, Zuckerberg did with Facebook in 2004. This isn't just to ensure alignment, it's also a great sanity check.

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Best Digital Forensics Tools & Software for 2021

eSecurity Planet

Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Exterro launched in 2004 and specialized in workflow-driven software and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions. For the time being, increasing regulation and scrutiny of sensitive data make banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) the fastest-growing segment of the DFS market.

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Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity of 2022

eSecurity Planet

Started in 2004, Shasta offers its Elevate program to help founders navigate growth with proven go-to-market methodologies. Also read : Top Cyber Insurance Companies. Redpoint Ventures. The San Francisco-based VC has almost 100 active investments and 47 exits. Honorable Mention Cybersecurity VCs.

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CynergisTek Announces 3-Year Contract With Leading Medical System Resulting in Highest Annual Bookings in 3 Years

CyberSecurity Insiders

The cost of these cyber events is rising sharply with cyber insurance premiums and compliance requirements increasing. “The threat environment has increased through the pandemic, with more cyber-attacks and criminal behavior being directed towards the healthcare industry just as the environment has become more vulnerable.