Kubernetes operations and cost management startup CAST AI Group Inc. today announced the launch of its new Kubernetes Security Posture Management solution that it claims can block 20 times more runtime threats than legacy tools. The company’s new KSPM solution has been designed to provide real-time scanning of Kubernetes clusters for misconfigurations, image vulnerabilities and compliance issues. ...

Secure cloud access startup P0 Security Inc. today announced that it has raised $15 million in new funding to scale up its go-to-market and engineering teams. Founded in 2022, P0 Security offers a unified identity governance and administration and privileged access management platform designed to help security engineers secure cloud access and entitlements for their developers. The ...

Behavior-tracking software firm Amplitude Inc. today launched a new, simplified platform experience designed to make it easier for users to get started with the company’s products. Called Amplitude Made Easy, the new platform introduces new capabilities and a revamped user experience that “removes the heavy lifting” to allow teams to turn customer understanding into a better product ...

The Aifleet Inc., a startup providing artificial intelligence technology for trucking, announced today that it has raised $16.6 million in new funding to fuel its technology research and development and scale up its infrastructure and processes. Founded in 2020, aifleet offers an AI and technology suite designed to improve the trucking industry by optimizing routes ...

A new report out today from Palo Alto Networks Inc.’s Unit 42 details a new ransomware-as-a-service group with a multi-extortion operation that’s actively recruiting new affiliates. Called “Repellent Scorpius,” the RaaS group first emerged in May and distributed Cicada3301 ransomware. Ransomware-as-a-service is a common model in the ransomware world where creators lease out it to affiliates, ...

Avis Car Rental LLC has disclosed that it has suffered a “data security incident” with customer information stolen. Disclosed in a Sept. 4 letter to customers filed with the California Attorney General, the incident took place on Aug. 5 and involved an authorized third party gaining access to one of the company’s business applications. Once ...

Shares in Rubrik Inc. fell more than 7% in late trading today despite the data security software provider reporting better-than-expected earnings and revenue in its fiscal 2025 second quarter and upping its outlook. For the quarter ended July 31, Rubrik reported an adjusted loss of 40 cents per share, down from a loss of $1.33 per share ...

Artificial intelligence infrastructure startup PIN AI announced today that it has raised $10 million in pre-seed funding for research and development, with plants to accelerate the launch of its open-source Personal Intelligence Network. Recently founded and a participant in the Fall 2024 a16z Crypto Startup Accelerator from the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, PIN AI ...

Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has hit a new milestone, surpassing 1 million paying business users across its enterprise offerings, as the company continues to lead the rapidly growing generative AI market. According to Bloomberg, the figure includes the total number of people who have signed up to use ChatGPT Team and Enterprise services — both ...

Cybersecurity firm Absolute Software Corp. announced today that it has acquired Syxsense Inc., the developer of a unified security and endpoint management suite, for an undisclosed price. Founded in 2012, Syxsense specializes in providing automated solutions for endpoint and vulnerability management that help organizations improve their information technology security operations. The company’s platform offers real-time monitoring, ...