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Cyber Espionage
Cyber espionage refers to the act of using computer networks and the internet to illegally obtain secret or sensitive information from individuals, competitors, or governments. This is typically done for political, military, or economic advantage without permission.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Cyber espionage is a sophisticated cyberattack involving the illicit infiltration of computer systems and networks by state-sponsored actors, rival corporations, or threat groups to exfiltrate classified data, intellectual property, or strategic intelligence for geopolitical, economic, or military competitive advantage.
BACKGROUND
Computer security is a subdiscipline within the field of information security. It focuses on protecting computer software, systems, and networks from threats that can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, theft, or damage to hardware, software, or data, as well as to the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- Digital Spying
- Network Espionage
- Electronic Espionage
- Cyber Intelligence Gathering
- State-sponsored Hacking
USAGE NOTE
Organizations and governments face constant threats from cyber espionage, necessitating advanced defensive strategies and threat intelligence to protect sensitive assets.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Cyber Espionage.
Provides advanced threat intelligence, incident response, and cybersecurity solutions often focusing on state-sponsored attackers and cyber espionage campaigns.
Develops endpoint security, threat intelligence, and incident response technologies specifically designed to detect and prevent sophisticated nation-state attacks and cyber espionage.
Offers comprehensive cybersecurity platforms with advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities, including identifying and mitigating cyber espionage activities across networks, clouds, and endpoints.
Actively tracks and researches nation-state threat actors, developing technologies and intelligence to defend against sophisticated cyber espionage operations targeting Microsoft's platforms and customers.
Provides intelligence through its platform that leverages machine learning to collect and analyze real-time threat data, enabling organizations to detect and respond to cyber espionage threats.
Offers extended detection and response (XDR) solutions, combining endpoint, network, and cloud security to detect and respond to advanced persistent threats, including those involved in cyber espionage.
Develops a wide range of cybersecurity products including endpoint protection, network security, and managed threat response services designed to defend against advanced threats and data exfiltration common in cyber espionage.
Develops the MITRE ATT&CK framework, a globally accessible knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques based on real-world observations, crucial for understanding and defending against cyber espionage campaigns.