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Cisco to Acquire Splunk for $28 Billion

eSecurity Planet

In a blockbuster deal that could shake up the cybersecurity market, Cisco announced this morning that it will acquire Splunk for $28 billion. Why Cisco and Splunk Are a Match Splunk was an early mover in the market for cloud SIEM solutions, which gave it a strong early advantage.

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Who’s Behind the GandCrab Ransomware?

Krebs on Security

But GandCrab far eclipsed the success of competing ransomware affiliate programs largely because its authors worked assiduously to update the malware so that it could evade antivirus and other security defenses. ru , a site which marketed dedicated Web servers to individuals involved in various cybercrime projects.

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When AIs Start Hacking

Schneier on Security

The inherent ambiguity in most other systems ends up being a near-term security defense against AI hacking. An AI that discovers unanticipated but legal hacks of financial systems could upend our markets faster than we could recover. These are artificial and constrained, with all of the rules specified to the AI.

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Cyber Insurance Prices Continue to Rise

SecureWorld News

Some believe it should be a requirement for organizations to have in the event of a cyberattack, while others might prefer to rely on their security defenses and avoid paying a costly rate.

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Top Cybersecurity Companies for 2021

eSecurity Planet

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Over the years, it has built up a wide range of security products, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), UTM, malware protection and cloud protection.

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Shopify Blames a Compromised Third-Party App for Data Leak

eSecurity Planet

Such type of data can be incredibly valuable for online businesses, allowing for targeted marketing campaigns and personalized sales strategies. Leaked customer data can disrupt marketing strategies and damage customer trust. These apps offer a wide range of functionalities, from marketing automation tools to payment gateways.

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Email Security Recommendations You Should Consider from 2021

Cisco Security

With contributions from Jamal “Jay” Bethea, Cisco Secure Email Product Marketing Manager. Think email security is not complicated; think again. Email Attachments: One of two main methods to penetrate security defenses with malicious content by email.

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