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A survey by cybersecurity company Sophos has found that retail organisations have become a popular target for ransomware and data stealing during the pandemic.

Singapore-based blockchain security solution provider Cybavo has bagged $4m in pre-Series A funding.

US data protection solutions provider OwnBackup has secured $240m from a Series E funding round at a valuation of $3.35bn.

The cyberspace race is heating up. Over the past year, the number of ransomware and general cyberattacks have increased dramatically, with more companies, individuals and even governments falling into digital bear traps. How will this growing problem impact financial institutions?

Consumer antivirus company NortonLifeLock has entered an agreement to purchase competitor Avast in a deal valued between $8.1bn and $8.6bn.

Operational technology cybersecurity business SIGA OT Solutions has secured funding of $8.1m from a Series B capital raise.

A report published by US Senate Committee has found only one of eight federal agencies showed improvements in strengthening their cybersecurity programs.

While BharatPe’s massive Series E round may have secured the most headlines last week, CyberTech ventures bagged the most capital injections.

The US government has revealed it is introducing a new cyber defence center focused on strengthening collaboration between the public and private sector.

A survey has found a majority of IT security professionals believe remote workers face bigger security risks due to being isolated from their companies’ security teams.