Google LLC is developing an advanced artificial intelligence system that is designed to autonomously operate web browsers that could make its debut in December, The Information reported Saturday. The new AI, internally known as “Project Jarvis,” is expected to enhance user productivity by automating routine tasks such as online shopping, research and booking flights. Project ...

A critical vulnerability discovered in Fortinet Inc.’s FortiManager is being exploited in the wild, and users are being advised to implement changes to protect against the threat. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-47575, affects Fortinet’s FortiManager platform versions prior to 7.6.1. Dubbed “FortiJump,” the vulnerability allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting weaknesses ...

Decentralized social network Bluesky announced today that it has raised $15 million in new funding to expand its user base, enhance its developer ecosystem and continue building out features that prioritize user empowerment and safety. Founded in 2019 by former Twitter Inc. Chief Executive Jack Dorsey, Bluesky offers a decentralized social network built on the AT Protocol that ...

Identity threat detection and response startup Permiso Security Inc. today released a new open-source tool that helps offensive and defensive security professionals understand how policies could be obfuscated by threat actors to go undetected in an environment. Called SkyScalpel, the tool has been designed to address issues in cloud environments such as where JSON-based policies, particularly in ...

Risk management platform startup Urbint Inc. announced today that it has raised $35 million through a strategic investment led by S2G Ventures for further development of its resiliency and storm response solutions for utilities. Founded in 2015, Urbint offers an artificial intelligence-powered platform for identifying and mitigating threats to workers, critical infrastructure and communities. The company’s main ...

Cybersecurity awareness training platform startup Cyber Guru Srl announced today that it has raised $25 million in new funding. It plans to use the money to accelerate its artificial intelligence-driven training roadmap, increase sales and marketing resources, and expand its go-to-market operations across Europe. Founded in 2017, Cyber Guru offers a modern security awareness training ...

Shares in Tesla Inc. rose more than 11% in late trading today after the electric car maker and energy company surprised investors with higher-than-expected earnings in its fiscal third quarter. Chief Executive Elon Musk also said the company plans to launch more affordable models in the first half of 2025. For the quarter ended Sept. ...

Google LLC today announced several new features and improvements for Chrome Enterprise and ChromeOS that are focused on enhancing productivity, security and ease of management for enterprise users. The announcements start at a new Enterprise Web Store for Extensions, a new store set to launch later his year that will allow enterprises to offer a ...

Customer service and support software firm Freshworks Inc. today announced the launch of “Freddy AI Agent,” a new artificial intelligent agent that improves the customer and employee experience. Freddy AI Agent has been designed to be easy to deploy and requires no code or consultants, allowing businesses to integrate the AI agent within minutes. Built to ...

Kubernetes and containerized application management startup Sidero Labs Inc. announced today that it has raised $4 million in new funding to advance its solutions for managing bare-metal and hybrid computing clusters while ensuring high levels of security. Founded in 2019, Sidero Labs was, as it says, “born out of real-life Kubernetes experience – and problems.” ...