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The Surge of Double Extortion Ransomware Attacks

Pen Test

The 2012 Reveton ransomware famously used lock screen tactics claiming the FBI locked the computer for illegal activity. Identify cyber insurance policies and ensure they align to business needs regarding ransomware attacks and data leaks. Businesses will need to demonstrate cyber risk management to get the best premiums.

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Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity of 2022

eSecurity Planet

Company Sector Year Status Isovalent Cloud security 2020 Private Illumio Cloud security 2015 Private SignalFx Monitoring 2015 Acquired: Splunk CipherCloud Cloud security 2012 Acquired: Lookout Lookout Mobile security 2011 Private. Mimecast Email security 2012 Nasdaq: MIME. a16z Investments. Bessemer Venture Partners. Greylock Partners.

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Top Cybersecurity Startups to Watch in 2022

eSecurity Planet

Cowbell Cyber. Cowbell Cyber is a dedicated cyber insurance company that relies on continuous risk assessment, AI data analytics, and real-time underwriting to give clients pre- and post-breach services. Venture Cybereason 2012 Boston, MA 1,100 $713.6 Series C Bitglass 2013 Campbell, CA 170 $150.1

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Highlights from the New U.S. Cybersecurity Strategy

Krebs on Security

” THE MOST ACTIVE, PERSISTENT THREAT In 2012 (approximately three national cyber strategies ago), then director of the U.S. In the wake of countless ransomware intrusions, many companies now hold cybersecurity insurance to help cover the considerable costs of responding to such intrusions. ” Many of the U.S.