TECH - After Microsoft's Security Breach Crowdstrike CEO Explains Why Russian Hackers Are Hard To Beat | Benzinga
In a recent interview, CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) CEO George Kurtz explained why Russian hackers, particularly the group known as Nobelium, pose a significant challenge to cybersecurity.
What Happened: In an interview with CNBC, Kurtz discussed the recent security breach of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) by a Russian intelligence group. The group, known as Nobelium, was able to access the email accounts of top Microsoft executives.
"This is a very determined adversary, but we've seen Cozy Bear in many different accounts, and the thing that makes them so difficult is they're low and slow, the way they operate,” he said.
Kurtz noted that Nobelium’s tactics are drawn-out, patient, and difficult to detect, making them distinct from other foreign adversaries. He emphasized that CrowdStrike uses its algorithms to identify these “low signals” and has been successful in stopping Nobelium in the past. He also mentioned that some of Microsoft’s customers seek ...