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Aquatic Panda found stealing industrial intelligence and military secrets

CyberSecurity Insiders

So, it is urging all businesses to take appropriate measures to mitigate all cyber risks associated with Log4j2 issues. Note- Found in 2012, Aquatic Panda is found relying heavily on cobalt strike, the remote access exploiting tool.

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Half a billion cyber attacks thwarted by Tokyo Olympics 2021

CyberSecurity Insiders

times the amount observed during the 2012 London Olympics. As the entire event was held with a 5G network backup, most of the communication and digital efforts during the entire event could be held in peace by mitigating the cyber risks on time.

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Acquisition Related Data Breach Hits DNA Testing Lab

SecureWorld News

M&A cyber risk is real. 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. This system has never been used in DDC's operations and has not been active since 2012.".

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MY TAKE: Iran’s cyber retaliation for Soleimani assassination continues to ramp up

The Last Watchdog

Historical context There was strong anti-American sentiment woven into the Shamoon “wiper” virus that devastated Saudi oil company Aramaco in August of 2012. Issued a few days after the killing, the report assesses cyber risks of North American electrical utilities, identifying 11 hacking groups that target energy sector companies.

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Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity of 2022

eSecurity Planet

Company Sector Year Status Vicarius Vulnerability management 2022 Private Dragos ICS and OT security 2021 Private Safeguard Cyber Risk management 2021 Private CyberGRX Risk management 2019 Private Signifyd Fraud protection 2018 Private RedOwl Security analytics 2015 Acquired: Forcepoint. AllegisCyber Investments.

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The Evolution of SIEM: Where It’s Been and Where It is Going

CyberSecurity Insiders

Its first appearance as a Leader on the Gartner MQ for SIEM was in 2012. As a result, the cloud offers opportunities for market penetration in highly regulated markets and serves as a key differentiator for organizations to navigate complex data flows that contribute to cyber risk. About Michael DeCesare, CEO, Exabeam.

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Why do CISOs Keep Quitting on Florida?

SecureWorld News

And this is increasing cyber risk. David Taylor, CIO for the state of Florida from 2008 to 2012, said this about the state's funding: "In terms of the third-largest state, it’s a ludicrously insufficient amount of money.". There’s no way around it.

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