A new report out today from Fortinet Inc.’s FortiGuard Labs highlights a growing wave of malicious software packages exploiting system vulnerabilities. Based on data collected since November 2024, the report reveals sophisticated attack methods designed to evade detection, including low-file-count packages, suspicious installation scripts and typosquatting techniques. FortiGuard Labs’ analysis identified thousands of malicious packages distributed across open-source repositories, ...

Advanced application security testing startup Detectify AB today announced the launch of Alfred, a new system that uses artificial intelligence to autonomously source, prioritize and generate high-fidelity security tests for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures that are most likely to be exploited. The new service allows Detectify to continuously and dynamically deliver security research to customers with speed ...

Cyber exposure management and security company Armis Inc. today announced that it has acquired internet of things and operational technology cybersecurity startup OTORIO Ltd. for an undisclosed price. Although the amount of the acquisition was not disclosed, Calcalist suggests that the acquisition could have been about $120 million, based on market estimates. Founded in 2018, ...

Microsoft Corp. has announced the launch of new AI-powered Sales Agents designed to help businesses accelerate deal cycles and boost productivity by automating key sales tasks. The new agents, announced Wednesday, are integrated into both Microsoft 365 Copilot and Dynamics 365 and work alongside sellers to manage meeting preparation, real-time customer interactions and post-meeting follow-ups, ...

Cybersecurity risk management startup Crogl Inc. today announced that it has raised $25 million in new funding and launched its knowledge engine that allows enterprises to scale their security operations while maintaining compliance and reducing operational risk. Founded in 2023, Crogl offers cybersecurity risk management services that are dedicated to revolutionizing security operations through autonomous ...

Shares in Samsara Inc. fell in late trading today despite the internet of things cloud platform provider reporting earnings and revenue beats in its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter. For the quarter that ended on Feb. 1, Samsara reported adjusted earnings per share of 11 cents, up from four cents per share in the same quarter ...

Google LLC today rolled out new enhancements to Chrome Enterprise, the enterprise version of its Chrome browser, that are designed to provide clearer separation between work and personal browsing, along with stronger protections for unmanaged devices. The new features aim to give employees more visibility into when they’re using a managed work profile versus their ...

Artificial intelligence trust, safety, security and compliance technology startup AIceberg Inc. today announced that it has raised $10 million in new funding and launched its AI trust platform that provides enterprise-grade security with real-time, automated validation of AI application traffic. Founded in 2022, AIceberg’s technology is designed to allow enterprises and public entities to make ...

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 12 Chinese nationals, including officers of China’s Ministry of Public Security and members of the hacking group APT27, over their alleged roles in a sprawling cyber intrusion campaign that targeted victims around the world. Among those charged are employees of Anxun Information Technology Co. Ltd., known as “i-Soon,” ...

Shares in Zscaler Inc. rose by more than 8% in late trading today after the cloud security company impressed investors with earnings and revenue beats in its fiscal 2025 second quarter. For the quarter that ended on Jan. 31, Zscaler reported adjusted earnings per share of 78 cents, up from 63 cents in the same ...