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GUEST ESSAY – Notable events in hacking history that helped transform cybersecurity assessment

The Last Watchdog

Phishing scams, malware, ransomware and data breaches are just some of the examples of cyberthreats that can devastate business operations and the protection of consumer information. Here are five notable historical events that influenced cybersecurity assessment and transformed it into what it is today: The Battle of Midway (1942).

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Importance of having a Threat Intelligence Platform

CyberSecurity Insiders

However, as manual track down of threats is impossible, due to sheer volumes of data, analysts use an automated form of software that assists them in collecting, analyzing and sharing information with the teams to ensure identity and prevention of harm from attacks.

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Misconfigured Registries: Security Researchers Find 250 Million Artifacts Exposed

eSecurity Planet

The registries and repositories belonged to a wide range of companies, including 10 members of the Fortune 500 and two leading cybersecurity providers. “There will then be a risk to your data, intellectual property, and customer information, as it might end up on the dark web. .”