--- title: Business Insights Cybersecurity Blog by Bitdefender | Liviu Arsene description: Liviu Arsene is a Global Cybersecurity Researcher for Bitdefender, with a strong background in security and technology. Researching global trends and developments in cybersecurity, he focuses on advanced persistent threats and security incidents while assessing their impact in critical public and private business infrastructures. 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Researching global trends and developments in cybersecurity, he focuses on advanced persistent threats and security incidents while assessing their impact in critical public and private business infrastructures. His passions revolve around innovative technologies and gadgets, focusing on their security applications and long-term strategic impact. Find me on: ## Recent Posts Dec 14, 2020 ## [Should Businesses Be Concerned About Nation-State Threats?](https://businessinsights.bitdefender.com/businesses-concerned-about-nation-state-threats?hsLang=en-us) With malware increasingly adopting the “as-a-service” business model, Advanced Persistent ... 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