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Ask Fitis, the Bear: Real Crooks Sign Their Malware

Krebs on Security

More recently, it appears Megatraffer has been working with ransomware groups to help improve the stealth of their malware. Prior to that, akafitis@gmail.com was used as the email address for the account “ Fitis ,” which was active on Exploit between September 2006 and May 2007. user account — this one on Verified[.]ru

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An Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Oversight for Corporate Directors

Data Matters

Board-management discussions about cyber risk should include identification of which risks to avoid, which to accept, and which to mitigate or transfer through insurance, as well as specific plans associated with each approach. Principle 5.

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Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity of 2022

eSecurity Planet

billion in 2021, and growing concerns over data security , software supply chains , and ransomware suggest the market will remain strong through economic ups and downs. Also read : Top Cyber Insurance Companies. Also read : Cybersecurity Outlook 2022: Third-Party, Ransomware, and AI Attacks Will Get Worse. Insight Partners.