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Zscaler Investigates Hacking Claims After Data Offered for Sale

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 3:34am

Zscaler says its customer, production and corporate environments are not impacted after a notorious hacker offers to sell access.

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Token Security Raises $7 Million Seed Funding for Machine-First Identity Security

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 2:04pm

Tel Aviv-based firm emerged from stealth with $7 million seed funding led by TLV Partners with participation from SNR and angel investors.

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Shields Up: How to Minimize Ransomware Exposure

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 1:16pm

Organizations need to look beyond preventive measures when it comes to dealing with today’s ransomware threats and invest in ransomware response.

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New ‘TunnelVision’ Technique Leaks Traffic From Any VPN System

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 9:01am

A new VPN bypass technique allows threat actors to snoop on victims’ traffic by forcing it off the VPN tunnel using built-in features of DHCP.

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Healthcare Cybersecurity Firm Blackwell Raises $13 Million

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 8:43am

Healthcare cybersecurity company Blackwell Security has raised $13 million and appointed Geyer Jones as its first CEO.

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Brandywine Realty Trust Hit by Ransomware 

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 7:40am

Philadelphia-based real estate company Brandywine Realty Trust shuts down systems following a ransomware attack.

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Android Update Patches Critical Vulnerability

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 7:26am

Android’s May 2024 security update patches 38 vulnerabilities, including a critical bug in the System component.

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RSA Conference 2024 – Announcements Summary (Day 2)

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 7:17am

Hundreds of companies are showcasing their products and services this week at the 2024 edition of the RSA Conference in San Francisco.

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University System of Georgia Says 800,000 Impacted by MOVEit Hack

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 5:40am

University System of Georgia says Social Security numbers and bank account numbers were compromised in the May 2023 MOVEit hack.

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The UK Says a Huge Payroll Data Breach by a ‘Malign Actor’ Has Exposed Details of Military Personnel

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 2:41pm

The UK Ministry of Defense said a breach at a third-party payroll system exposed as many as 272,000 armed forces personnel and veterans.

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LockBit Ransomware Mastermind Unmasked, Charged

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 1:15pm

Charges and sanctions announced against Dimitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, the alleged developer and operator of LockBit ransomware.

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TXOne Networks Scores $51M Series B Extension

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:40pm

ICS and OT security startup TXOne Networks secures $51 million in a Series B extension and adds new investors from Taiwan.

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Niobium Raises $5.5M for Zero Trust Computing Hardware Acceleration

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 11:10am

Niobium has raised $5.5 million in seed funding for a fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) hardware accelerator designed for zero trust computing.

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Wiz Raises $1 Billion at $12 Billion Valuation

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 10:50am

Cloud security giant Wiz has raised $1 billion, which brings the total funding to $1.9 billion, at a valuation of $12 billion.

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Akamai to Acquire API Protection Startup Noname Security for $450 Million 

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 9:53am

Akamai has announced plans to acquire Noname Security to enhance its API protection offering.

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RSA Conference 2024 – Announcements Summary (Day 1)

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 8:20am

Hundreds of companies are showcasing their products and services this week at the 2024 edition of the RSA Conference in San Francisco.

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AT&T Launches New Managed Cybersecurity Services Business LevelBlue

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 7:11am

LevelBlue, a new WillJam Ventures and AT&T joint venture, provides various managed cybersecurity services.

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From Warnings to Action: Preparing America’s Infrastructure for Imminent Cyber Threats

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 6:48am

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, America cannot afford complacency. The time for decisive action and enhanced cyber resilience is now.

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US Releases International Cyberspace Strategy

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 6:27am

The US calls for international engagement towards building an open, inclusive, resilient, safe, and equitable digital space.

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Germany Recalls Its Ambassador in Russia for a Week in Protest Over a Hacker Attack

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 4:55am

Germany recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations in Berlin following an alleged hacker attack on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party.

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