Security Technology

Stairwell to launch new threat hunting tool after Series A close

CyberTech company Stairwell is reportedly launching a new threat hunting platform, following the close of its Series A round.

Saviynt seeks bolstered R&D footprint following $130m investment

US identity solutions provider Saviynt has secured $130m in investment from PNC Bank and HPS Investment Partners.

South Africa’s Justice Department suffers significant ransomware hack

The global spread of ransomware attacks has continued after South Africa’s Justice Department saw its network encrypted.

Israel-based CyberTech Cynamics nets $7m in funding

Israel-based Cynamics, which has created an AI-powered network detection and response service, secured $7m in fresh funding.

Almost half of on-premises databases worldwide vulnerable to attacks

A five-year study by cybersecurity firm Imperva has found up to 46% on-premises databases globally contain at least one vulnerability that could expose them to attacks.

REvil ransomware group returns following short period offline

The REvil ransomware gang – also known as Sodinokibi – has fully returned following a period in the darkness since July this year.

LGBTQ+ community being targeted for extortion on dating apps, US FTC warns

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned that extortion scammers are targeting the LGBTQ+ community through dating apps such as Feeld and Grindr.

Tenable set to acquire security firm Accurics for $160m

Cyber exposure firm Tenable is planning to purchase cloud-native security company Accurics for a total fee of $160m.

Evolon Technology reels in $16m from Series A round

Security company Evolon Technology has secured $16m from a Series A funding round to help it further accelerate growth.

Intel 471 receives strategic investment from private equity firm

Cyber threat intelligence platform Intel 471 has scored a strategic investment from private equity firm Thoma Bravo.

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FinTech

Over $1.1bn raised across funding raises in red-letter week for FinTech

There was over $1.1bn raised across 23 deals this week in the FinTech sector, one of the most powerful weeks for raises seen so...

Ortec Finance’s GLASS PRISM targets insurance portfolio optimisation

Ortec Finance has unveiled GLASS PRISM, a next-generation strategic asset allocation (SAA) optimisation tool designed specifically for insurance asset managers.
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Why real-time intelligence sharing is now a legal must

A decade ago, the notion of regulated financial institutions exchanging crime intelligence in real time felt far-fetched. Legal barriers loomed large, trust between banks...
LSEG launches real-time vessel tracking API

LSEG launches real-time vessel tracking API

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has unveiled a new Vessel Tracking API, developed in collaboration with satellite operator Kinéis and Wood Mackenzie Vesseltracker, offering...

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