by DNSFilter Team on Aug 25, 2023 5:06:04 PM
Business Insider included DNSFilter on its list of the 19 most promising cybersecurity startups of 2023, according to VCs. Thomas Krane at Insight Partners shared why DNSFilter is "hot" in 2023.
"All cyber attacks have an origin point from the internet, and DNSFilter provides a critical first line of defense for cyber teams big and small to protect against attacks," Krane said. The investor added that the startup uses AI to help "identify malicious traffic sources before they can be used as a vector to compromise an organization.
A report by DNSFilter found that Super Bowl Sunday saw a 57% rise in malicious gambling and betting content. There was a 15% increase in illegal streaming and torrenting traffic related to fake streaming sites during championship weekend compared to the previous average held between May and December 2024, indicating an escalating risk of security issues tied to streaming during major NFL events.
Cybersecurity firm shows spikes in malicious traffic leading up to and during high-profile sporting events
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