Crippling Attacks Bolster the Need for Extensive Cybersecurity Protocols - FinancialBuzz.com News Commentary Share this article Share this article NEW YORK, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- An extensive layer of cybersecurity is often required for business infrastructure or government agencies in order to protect sensitive information and consumer data in the modern world. The Russian hack, which occurred late last year, and is being called the largest act of espionage in U.S. history, is an example of just how prevalent the threat is. According to a report by the Associated Press, the hack compromised federal agencies and "critical infrastructure" in a sophisticated attack that was hard to detect and will be difficult to undo, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said in an unusual, warning message. In addition, several tech companies, including Microsoft, have also commented on the hack, with the technology conglomerate explaining in a blogpost that "it's critical that we step back and assess the significance of these attacks in their full context. This is not 'espionage as usual,' even in the digital age. Instead, it represents an act of recklessness that created a serious technological vulnerability for the United States and the world. In effect, this is not just an attack on specific targets, but on the trust and reliability of the world's critical infrastructure in order to advance one nation's intelligence agency." Plurilock Security Inc. (TSX-V: PLUR) (OTC: PLCKF), Fortinet, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTNT), Proofpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFPT), Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS), Absolute Software Corporation (NASDAQ: ABST)