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I always read "Breached by Nation-State Hackers" as "we have no idea what happened, but do not want to look stupid for considering security a cost center, and c
by dmitrygr 6y ago
I always read "Breached by Nation-State Hackers" as "we have no idea what happened, but do not want to look stupid for considering security a cost center, and cost cutting it to the max"
I am rarely wrong in this.
- 1cvmask 6y agoThis is exactly how we always put it.
- sonotathrowaway 6y agoThat’s usually the case, but it’s also true that nation-states do hack companies. A large cybersecurity firm being attacked for details of their government clients does sound like something a nation-state would be interested in. If you’re trying to make money that doesn’t seem like the most straightforward route.
- disown 6y agoAlso, it's great/free advertising. The more stories of cyber threats out there, the better for your bottom line. Not saying that the cyber threat isn't real, it is real. Just saying the free publicity is great for these cybersecurity companies.