On September 19, 2022, an 18-year-old cyberattacker known as “teapotuberhacker” (aka TeaPot) allegedly breached the Slack messages of game developer Rockstar Games. Using this access, they pilfered over 90 videos…
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How Much is the U.S. Investing in Cyber (And is it Enough)?
It’s no secret that cyberattacks in the U.S. are increasing in frequency and sophistication. Since cyber crime impacts millions of businesses and individuals, many look to the government to see…
Why SMB Cybersecurity May Be Changing for the Better
Cyberattacks represent a serious problem for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Consider that in 2019, 43% of attackers went after small businesses, and in 2021, 60% of SMBs said they…
A Perfect Storm: 7 Reasons Global Attacks Will Soar in 2023
In 2023, the global annual cost of cyber crime is predicted to top $8 trillion, according to a recent Cybersecurity Ventures report. This seemingly enormous figure might still be a…
The 13 Costliest Cyberattacks of 2022: Looking Back
2022 has shaped up to be a pricey year for victims of cyberattacks. Cyberattacks continue to target critical infrastructures such as health systems, small government agencies and educational institutions. Ransomware…
What Can We Learn From Recent Cyber History?
The Center for Strategic and International Studies compiled a list of significant cyber incidents dating back to 2003. Compiling attacks on government agencies, defense and high-tech companies or economic crimes…
How Posture Management Prevents Catastrophic Cloud Breaches
We’ve all heard about catastrophic cloud breaches. But for every cyberattack reported in the news, many more may never reach the public eye. Perhaps worst of all, a large number…
Who Carries the Weight of a Cyberattack?
Almost immediately after a company discovers a data breach, the finger-pointing begins. Who is to blame? Most often, it is the chief information security officer (CISO) or chief security officer…
How the DNSChanger Shutdown Changed Cybersecurity
On the morning of July 9, 2012, the world braced for an “internet doomsday”: a full-scale crash of the global internet. Except it didn’t happen. And that non-event represented the…
Millions Lost in Minutes — Mitigating Public-Facing Attacks
In recent years, many high-profile companies have suffered destructive cybersecurity breaches. These public-facing assaults cost organizations millions of dollars in minutes, from stock prices to media partnerships. Fast Company, Rockstar,…