Cyber Magazine August 2024 | Page 12

MONTH IN REVIEW

MANDIANT ’ S ANALYSIS UNVEILS CAUSE OF SNOWFLAKE DATA THEFT
Google-owned cybersecurity firm Mandiant has been called in to assist cloud computing giant Snowflake following a major data theft incident .
Mandiant analysis shows the theft has affected up to 165 of Snowflake ’ s 9000 + customers worldwide , and their investigation has shed light on the tactics used to gain entry .
WHY HAVE CYBERSECURITY BUDGETS SOARED FOR TMT COMPANIES ?
A recent report by Moody ’ s shows Telecommunications , Media , and Technology ( TMT ) companies have ballooned their cybersecurity budgets .
From a staggering 125 % increase in cybersecurity budgets between 2019 and 2023 , the surge in spending highlights the growing importance of robust cybersecurity measures in an increasingly digital landscape plagued by cyber threats .
12 August 2024