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Cybercrime detection company Netcraft Ltd. has raised $100 million in new funding to drive growth, expand globally and accelerate its mission of detecting and disrupting cybercrime at scale to create a safer online experience. Founded way back in 1995, Netcraft offers cybercrime countermeasures …
Egress enhances email security with adaptive threat protection
Security startup Egress Software Technologies Ltd. today announced the launch of an adaptive security model for its Intelligent Email Security platform that provides dynamic and automated protection against advanced inbound and outbound threats. The adaptive security model is designed to evaluate human risk at the individual user …
Ripple legal victory in XRP case overshadowed by Celsius fraud charges
It was a mixed bag for the cybersecurity industry today, as Ripple Labs Inc. bagged a win over claims that it was violating federal securities law, but was overshadowed by the founder of Celsius Network LLC being charged over a pump-and-dump scheme. …
Safe Security acquires RiskLens for enhanced risk management
Artificial intelligence-driven cybersecurity risk assessment company Safe Securities Inc. has acquired risk management startup RiskLens Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2011, RiskLens offers cyber risk management software designed to empower risk and chief information security officers to manage their cyber risk from a business …
White House unveils National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan
The White House today released the first version of the implementation plan for its National Cybersecurity Strategy, including more than 65 initiatives aimed at mitigating cyber risk and bolstering investment into cybersecurity. The National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan defines responsibilities across federal agencies, …
Secure Code Warrior raises $50M for product innovation and go-to-market efforts
Agile learning platform startup Secure Code Warrior Ltd. today announced that it has raised $50 million in new funding for product innovation and go-to-market efforts with a focus on increasing market share. Founded in 2015, Secure Code Warrior offers an agile learning …
Checkmarx steps up generative AI security with CheckAI GPT Plugin
Application security testing firm Checkmarx Ltd. today announced the CheckAI GPT Plugin, a plugin designed to detect and prevent potential attacks against ChatGPT-generated code. The CheckAI GPT Plugin is designed to allow developers and security teams to defend against attacks instigated by malicious open-source packages …
Forescout report uncovers high level of exposure amid IoT devices
A new report today from Forescout Technologies Inc.’s Vedere Labs identifies the riskiest devices on enterprise networks in 2023, examining connected-device security to expand the general understanding of the threat landscape. Thirteen of the 20 most vulnerable devices identified in this year’s report were …
DocSend report reveals widening gap in startup fundraising activity
A new report from DocSend Inc., a Dropbox Inc. company, finds a widening gap between founder and investor activity amid the ongoing downturn in the venture capital funding industry. The downturn in venture capital funding has been well-documented. Just last week, a …
Cybercriminals are using custom ‘WormGPT’ for business email compromise attacks
A new report published by cybersecurity startup SlashNext Inc. today warns that cybercriminals are using generative artificial intelligence, including a custom-built tool, to undertake nefarious activities. The rise of AI over the last year has been well-documented, but often ignored is that the …