Tag: Cyber

Virsec nabs $100m in highly subscribed Series C

Cybersecurity platform Virsec has secured $100m from a Series C funding round led by BlueIO.

REvil ransomware group sites go dark following string of attacks

The Russian-speaking REvil ransomware gang has seen its sites go dark, a few days after it claimed responsibility for the massive cyberattack of US IT provider Kaseya.

US Senate confirms ex-National Security Agency official as CISA director

The US Senate has confirmed Jen Easterly as the new director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Interpol calls for police, industry unity against possible ‘ransomware pandemic’

Interpol has urged police agencies and industry partners to unite to prevent a possible ransomware pandemic from taking hold.

Report finds suspected Chinese state-backed group targeting Asian telecoms

A cybersecurity report has found an alleged Chinese state-sponsored faction is attempting to hack telecommunications organisations in Taiwan, Nepal and the Philippines.

US court gives fraudster 7-year jail sentence following attempted $2m scam

A US federal judge has sentenced a Houston-based man to a 7-year jail sentence for his role in trying to steal over $2m from victims through romance scams and spoofed emails.

NanoLock Security eyes expanded footprint following $11m Series B

Israeli device protection and management firm NanoLock Security has raised $11m from a Series B funding round.

Cyber insurance market to exceed $20bn value by 2025, report finds

A report by GlobalData has found the cyber insurance industry is predicted to exceed a $20bn gross written premium (GWP) value by 2025.

US will act on cybercriminals if Russia doesn’t, White House Press...

US White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has warned the Russian government that the US will take action against cybercriminal groups if the Russian government fails to do so.

Pixel to acquire Cyphra to tackle growing cybersecurity issues for UK...

IT company Pixel Holdco is set to purchase Northern Irish cybersecurity firm Cyphra for an undisclosed fee.

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