Tag: Cybersecurity

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

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

Cybersecurity giant Snyk more than triples valuation as it edges closer...

Cybersecurity giant Snyk has increased its valuation by nearly $4bn in a matter of months, following the close of a $530m Series F.

Aviatrix hits $2bn valuation after second funding round this year

Cloud networking and network security platform Aviatrix has raised $200m in a growth funding round led by TCV.

Security concerns around hybrid working remain high despite its popularity

A survey by Entrust has found that while hybrid working is popular with employees and leaders alike, the security concerns around the model are high with business leaders.

Google and Microsoft to funnel $30bn into cybersecurity up to 2026

Google and Microsoft have revealed that they are planning to invest $30bn in cybersecurity advancements over the next five years.

US DOJ unveils fellowship program to bolster legal fight against cybercrime

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is launching a fellowship program that is designed to develop legal expertise to deal with cyber threats that impact national security.

D3 Security secures $10m funding from Vistara Growth

Security orchestration D3 Security has raised $10m in growth equity funding from Vistara Growth.

Check Point set to bolster cloud security expertise with Avanan acquisition

Israeli cybersecurity firm Check Point Software Technologies has entered an agreement to buy cloud email security company Avanan for an undisclosed fee.

Monad to scale security platform following Index Ventures-led Series A

Security data firm Monad has raised $17m from a Series A funding round led by Index Ventures.

CISA director Easterly eyes more preparatory approach to dealing with cybercrime

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) director Jen Easterly has said she wants the CISA to focus on preparing for hacks instead of just managing the fallout.

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