That we are living through a data explosion today is not news. Costs associated with data storage continue to drop. It is easier and easier to store data for longer and longer periods. And the technology driving all these changes doesn't like data to sit still - what else can be done with this data? What new combinations of this data will lead to new insights, to new products...and to new problems?
Cyber insurance is becoming increasingly important as companies rely more on digital systems and as cyberattacks, ransomware attacks, and data breaches become more prevalent. Many companies manage sensitive data, including credit card information, customer names and addresses, Social Security numbers, or other confidential information. If your company is affected by a cyberattack, you could find yourself dealing with costly lawsuits, data restoration expenses, and regulatory fines.
The Russian Federation’s willingness to engage in offensive cyber operations has caused enormous harm, including massive financial losses, interruptions to the operation of critical infrastructure, and disruptions of crucial software supply chains. In this blog we discuss the Russian hacker ecosystem that has fueled this infamous global presence.
A cyber attack on Russian tech giant Yandex's servers in August and September was the largest known distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack in the history of the internet. "Our experts did manage to repel a record attack of nearly 22 million requests per second (RPS). This is the biggest known attack in the history of the internet," Yandex said in its statement.
The United States remains by far the world’s most cyber-capable nation with no major competitors for the title. The International Institute for Strategic Studies, a British think tank, released a 182-page report that reviews the cyber capabilities of 15 of the world’s biggest players in hacking and digital defense and put the USA in its own category.
