Tag: Cybersecurity
RegTech funding more than doubled in 2021, led by large cybersecurity...
RegTech companies raised $18.9bn across 444 deals in 2021, beating the previous high of $7.8bn set in 2020
Starling pulls advertising on Facebook and Instagram for fraud concerns
Starling Bank has pulled all of its paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram due to concerns regarding fraudsters on the platforms.
US NCSC and DoS unveil guidance on surveillance tool attacks
The US National Counterintelligence and Security Center and the Department of state have issued guidance on protecting against attacks that use commercial surveillance tools.
Security intelligence firm Recorded Future snaps up SecurityTrails
Recorded Future, the largest global provider of intelligence for enterprise security, has acquired attack surface monitoring provider SecurityTrails for an undisclosed fee.
Connected ecosystem platform Ockam nets $12.5m
Ockam, which builds connected ecosystems with strong security, has netted $12.5m in its Series A funding round.
Zero-trust security software Xage nets Series B
Xage, a zero-trust security company, has collected $30m in its Series B funding round.
CyberTech for AI software TrojAI bags seed round
TrojAI, a cybersecurity platform designed for AI solution providers, has netted CAD3m ($2.3m) in its seed round.
Could 2022 be another dangerous year for business cybersecurity?
With the last two years witnessing a vast global move online due to Covid-19 restrictions, cybersecurity is rapidly climbing up the agenda of important priorities for companies. Going into 2022, will we see cybersecurity become a more important priority than ever?
Scammers are stealing $80m per month through fake giveaways and surveys
A report by Group-IB has found threat actors are making $80m a month by impersonating known brands asking people to participate in phoney surveys and giveaways.
Belgian government suffers second damaging cyberattack of 2021
The Belgian defence ministry has been hit by a cyberattack after threat actors exploited the Log4Shell vulnerability.