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Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity of 2022

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Named after the infamous string of nation-state cyber attacks during the late 2000s, NightDragon was established in 2016 by former McAfee CEO Dave DeWalt. Also read : Top Cyber Insurance Companies. Accel Investments. NightDragon. Redpoint Ventures. Sequoia Capital. Shasta Ventures. Honorable Mention Cybersecurity VCs.

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What is Ransomware? Everything You Should Know

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Notable Ransomware Attacks CryptoLocker ushered in the modern ransomware age in 2013, and in 2017, the devastating WannaCry and NotPetya ransomware attacks raised the threat’s profile significantly. One attack in particular thrust ransomware into the spotlight as never before, the May 2021 Colonial Pipeline attack.

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Top Cybersecurity Startups to Watch in 2022

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Most traditional tools used for investigating cyber attacks cannot assess potential impacts on these environments. 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.

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Ransomware Protection in 2021

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A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. It can shut down your business – in the case of healthcare organizations that can be life-threatening for patients – damage your reputation with customers and employees, and invite further attacks as cybercriminals view your organization as an easy mark.