Palo Alto Networks Inc. shares surged in late trading after the network management and security firm delivered a solid earnings beat and a better-than-expected outlook. For its fiscal fourth quarter ended July 31, Palo Alto Networks reported a profit before costs such as stock compensation of $254.1 million or $2.39 per share, up from $161.9 ...

Identity platform provider Okta Inc. has today announced the general availability of its identity governance platform that unifies identity and access management with governance. Okta Identity Governance offers a modern unified IAM and governance solution focused on improving an organization’s security and compliance posture, helping organizations mitigate everyday security risks with improved information technology department ...

Amazon.com Inc. is among the leading bidders to acquire health technology company Signify Health Inc., the Wall Street Journal reported today. Founded in 2009, Signify Health offers a healthcare platform that leverages advanced analytics, technology and nationwide healthcare provider networks to deliver value-based payment programs. The company’s mission is “to transform how care is paid for ...

The application of artificial intelligence in various aspects of life has been mostly a net positive, but what happens when machine learning algorithms cannot detect the difference between an innocent health photo and child exploitation material? The New York Times today reported that a San Francisco-based tech worker named only “Mark” — who ironically works for an ...

A ransomware gang with links to the Conti group has returned with a new campaign similar to the better-known LockBit gang. BlackByte version 2.0 ransomware gang, as the group calls itself, is promoting a new leaks site and claims to have successfully targeted new victims. Bleeping Computer reported Wednesday that those behind the ransomware are also ...

Infamous North Korean hacking group Lazarus is attempting to target Apple Inc. Mac users via fake job offers. Detailed Aug. 16 by security researchers at ESET s.r.o on Twitter, the new Lazarus campaign involves phony emails impersonating Coinbase Inc. developer job listings. The fake job emails include an attachment containing malicious files that can compromise ...

Industrial cybersecurity and asset monitoring startup SynSaber Inc. has raised $13 million in new funding to continue development, expand its global footprint and build on its customer momentum and industry research. SYN Ventures led the Series A round, with Rally Ventures and Cyber Mentor Fund also participating. Including the new funding, SynSaber has raised $15.5 million to date. Founded ...

North Carolina-based healthcare provider Novant Health has informed its 1.3 million patients that their protected health information may have been compromised, but in a twist, the breach stems from the use of Meta Platforms Inc. tracking pixels. The health system, which services four U.S. states, had been using Meta tracking pixels — JavaScript code that ...

Apple Inc. is expected to hold a launch event on Sept. 7 for its iPhone 14 range, according to noted Apple analyst Mark Gurman at Bloomberg. Referencing people with knowledge of the matter, Gurman said the event will also include the launch of three Apple Watch models with the possibility of new iPads and Macs. ...

Shares in Synopsys Inc. rose in late trading after the electronic design automation company reported better-than-expected earnings. For its fiscal third quarter ended July 31, Synopsys reported a profit before costs such as stock compensation of $327.4 million, or $2.10 per share, up from $284.5 million, or $1.81 per share, in the same quarter of ...