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A new report out today from mobile security platform provider Zimperium Inc. is warning of a sophisticated new phishing campaign targeting mobile devices with malicious PDF files. The PDFs used in the campaign are disguised as legitimate communications from the U.S. Postal Service and …
Trump administration reportedly considering deal for Oracle to acquire TikTok
The Trump administration is reportedly working on a plan to save the U.S. operations of TikTok that involves Oracle Corp. and group investors acquiring the popular short-form video application. According to NPR, referencing “two people with direct knowledge of the talks,” the …
SentinelOne report highlights shared tactics between HellCat and Morpheus ransomware groups
A new report out today from cybersecurity company SentinelOne Inc. is drawing attention to the evolving tactics of two prominent ransomware-as-a-service operations that have gained notoriety for targeting high-value sectors, including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and government entities. Ransomware-as-a-service groups operate by providing ready-made …
Citrix acquires thin-client provider Unicon to strengthen endpoint management and security
Citrix Systems Inc., a business unit of Cloud Software Group Inc., today announced that it had acquired Unicon GmnH, a thin client provider, for an undisclosed price. Founded in 1993 and based in Karlsruhe, Germany, Unicon specializes in hybrid client software, offering …
Sysdig extends Wireshark’s legacy with Stratoshark for cloud environments
Cloud-native application security firm Sysdig Inc. today announced the launch of Stratoshark, a new open-source tool that extends Wireshark granular network visibility into the cloud and provides users a standardized approach to cloud system analysis. Wireshark is a free, open-source network protocol analyzer that …
DryRun Security raises $8.7M to advance AI-driven application security
Artificial intelligence-native application security startup DryRun Security Co. announced today that it has raised $8.7 million in new funding to grow its go-to-market operations. Founded in 2023, DryRun specializes in AI-driven AppSec that empowers development and security teams to identify and address …
AI search platform startup Doti AI raises $7M to address enterprise data and workflow challenges
Artificial intelligence-driven search platform provider Doti AI Ltd. announced today that it has raised $7 million in seed funding to enhance its platform’s AI capabilities, accelerate enterprise adoption, and strengthen security and compliance. Founded in 2024, the startup offers an AI-powered search platform designed …
ChatGPT API vulnerability could enable large-scale DDoS attacks, security researcher warns
A security flaw in OpenAI’s ChatGPT application programming interface could be used to initiate a distributed denial-of-service attack on websites, according to a researcher. The discovery was made by Benjamin Flesch, a security researcher in Germany, who detailed the vulnerability and how it …
Meta reportedly developing Oakley smart glasses and high-end devices
Meta Platforms Inc. is reportedly developing Oakley-branded smart glasses for athletes and is also exploring new wearable devices. According to Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, along with Oakley-branded smart glasses, Meta’s devices group, Reality Labs, is also planning to release new high-end glasses …
Mitiga secures $30M to expand cloud and SaaS incident response capabilities
Cloud incident response company Mitiga Security Inc. today announced that it has raised $30 million in new funding to drive growth, enhance its artificial intelligence-driven platform and forge strategic alliances. Founded in 2019, Mitiga offers a cloud software-as-a-service incident platform that performs continuous hunts …