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Data protection giant Veeam moves HQ to Seattle region, tops $1.5B in annual recurring revenue

GeekWire

(GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) The company’s growth underscores the growing focus on data protection and backup amid the rise of ransomware and other cyber threats. 25% experienced four or more attacks in the last 12 months. 80% of companies paid the ransom, but 25% still couldn’t retrieve their data.

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8 big IT failures of 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

Every problem is a teachable moment, of course, and we hope these disasters can serve as cautionary tales as you try to navigate your own potential IT troubles in 2024. And arise it did on January 24, when a Chicago employee failed to turn the backup server off at the appropriate time.

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Turn Out the Lights, the Cyber Attack Is Over. Not Quite

SecureWorld News

On April 11, 2024, Leicester City Council in the United Kingdom fell victim to a major cyberattack that crippled many of its systems and services. Council staff were unable to remotely control or fix the lighting systems as the malware had locked them out. One of the most visible impacts was on the city's street lighting system.

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EPA Issues Urgent Alert for Water Utilities to Enhance Cyber Defenses

SecureWorld News

According to a May 20, 2024, press release : " Protecting our nation's drinking water is a cornerstone of EPA's mission, and we are committed to using every tool, including our enforcement authorities, to ensure that our nation's drinking water is protected from cyberattacks," said EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe.

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