Cyber risk management in the Media, Entertainment & Telecommunications (TMT) sector

Easily protect your organization against cyber attacks to: avoid financial loss, maintain customer confidence and preserve your reputation.

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Patrowl.io's cybersecurity advantages for the TMC sector

Patrowl is the ideal solution for companies in the TMT sector looking to strengthen their cybersecurity and protect their digital assets. When you choose Patrowl, you're investing in effective protection against cyberthreats, and ensuring the sustainability of your operations in a complex digital environment.

  • 0-false positives: to enable cybersecurity teams to focus on qualified risks and vulnerabilities

  • Simplicity - 0-setup: with a fast, simplified commissioning process averaging 30 minutes

  • 24/7/365: Protect critical financial systems, including banking and transaction platforms, to ensure availability and security.

  • Follow-up support: Operationalize service and improve quality

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Cyber attacks in the TMC sector

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Cyberattack on Sony Pictures (2014):

Sony Pictures has suffered a major cyberattack that resulted in the theft of sensitive data, including unreleased film scripts, employee personal information and internal e-mails.

The hackers, dubbed “Guardians of Peace”, also released compromising information, which had a significant impact on the company's reputation.

Verizon data breach (2017):

A configuration error in an Amazon Web Services server exposed the personal data of over 6 million Verizon customers. The compromised information included names, addresses and phone numbers, highlighting data security vulnerabilities in the telecommunications sector.

Attack on HBO (2017):

HBO was the victim of a cyberattack that allowed hackers to steal data, including unaired episodes and employee information. The hackers also attempted to extort HBO by threatening to release the data, raising serious security concerns in the entertainment industry.

Colonial Pipeline (2021) ransomware attack:

Although primarily an energy player, the attack revealed how telecommunications and media infrastructures can be affected. Cybercriminals used ransomware to target Colonial Pipeline's systems, causing disruptions to fuel distribution and also affecting critical communications services.

Facebook data breach (2021):

Facebook suffered a data breach that exposed the information of over 530 million users, including phone numbers, names and addresses. Although Facebook is not a traditional telecommunications service, its role in the media landscape and its large user base make it vulnerable to cyber-attacks, with implications for user privacy and security.