A new report from cybersecurity company Inky Technology Corp. released today highlights the emerging threat of Quick Response code phishing and the novel techniques cybercriminals employ to bypass traditional security measures. QR codes were once considered a niche technology but, in part driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, have emerged as a popular tool in marketing, information ...

Researchers at VMware Inc. issued a warning Wednesday about a relatively unknown form of ransomware that has seen a massive spike in activity over the northern summer this year. First detected in March 2022, the 8Base ransomware group uses encryption and “name-and-shame” tactics to force victims to pay a ransom, with victims across multiple industries. Despite the relative ...

Israeli low-code/no-code and robotic process automation startup Nokod Security Ltd. announced today that it has raised $8 million in seed funding to support research and expand into the U.S. market. Founded earlier this year, Nokod offers a platform that enables organizations to secure their low-code/no-code custom applications and RPA by scanning them for security and ...

Remote-work security company Venn Technology Corp. announced today that it has raised $29 million in new funding in a round led by NewSpring Capital Inc. to support product development, growth and customer demand. Founded in 2010, Venn describes itself as a pioneer in what it calls the “secure bring-your-own-PC” field with technology designed to facilitate and ...

Cybersecurity startup Cyware Labs Inc. announced today that it has raised $30 million in new funding to fuel further growth, accelerate channel business and strategic alliances and expand its global footprint. Founded in 2016, Cyware offers what it describes as an artificial intelligence-powered “cyber fusion” platform for enterprises and managed security service providers that automates threat intelligence ...

Startup Causely Inc. today announced that it has raised $8.8 million in seed funding to build its “causal artificial intelligence” platform and launch an initial service for applications running in Kubernetes environments. Founded in 2022, Causely offers a platform that automates end-to-end detection, prevention and remediation of critical defects that can cause user and business impact ...

Cybersecurity insurance underwriter Corvus Insurance Holdings Inc. today said it has added generative artificial intelligence enhancements to its underwriting platform to improve quoting speed and efficiency. The AI enhancements have been integrated into Corvus’s proprietary Risk Navigator platform to provide a more streamlined and automated workflow for underwriters. The AI-driven features introduced by Corvid use large language ...

Shares in BlackBerry Ltd. surged in late trading today after the Canadian software company smashed earnings and revenue estimates in its most recent quarter. For its fiscal first quarter that ended May 31, BlackBerry reported earnings before costs such as stock compensation of six cents per share on revenue of $373 million, the latter up ...

A new report from mobile security platform provider Zimperium Inc. finds increasing vulnerabilities in the mobile landscape and an expanding attack surface created by the rapid adoption of mobile devices and apps. The company’s Global Mobile Threat Report 2023 digs into the growing security challenges faced by mobile-powered businesses and the need for stronger mobile security ...

Generative artificial intelligence, through generative pre-trained transformers and large language models, have surged in popularity, but often lacking in the broader discussion around the sector are the security implications it brings to the table. A new report from software supply chain security platform Rezilion Inc. released today looks into that very problem, identifying several security ...