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Microsoft Corp. today detailed a new form of malware that was used against targets in Ukraine in the hours before the start of the Russian invasion. Dubbed “FoxBlade” by researchers at the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center, the malware is described in a Feb. …
Cryptocurrency exchanges decline request by Ukraine to block Russian accounts
Major cryptocurrency exchanges have declined a request by the government of Ukraine to suspend accounts belonging to Russian nationals. The request came from Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s vice prime minister and minister of digital transformation, who said “it’s crucial to freeze not only the …
SailPoint shares rise on stronger-than-expected earnings report
Shares in SailPoint Technologies Holdings Inc. rose in late trading after the identity management company reported stronger-than-expected results in its latest quarterly earnings report. For the quarter ended Dec. 31, SailPoint reported a profit before costs such as stock compensation income of …
US and UK warn of attacks from Iranian ‘MuddyWater’ hacking group
The U.S. and U.K. governments today issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning that an Iranian advanced persistent threat group is conducting cyber espionage and other malicious cyber operations. The group, known as “MuddyWater” and part of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security, has been …
Zscaler shares drop on lower-than-expected outlook
Shares in Zscaler Inc. dropped in late trading after the cybersecurity company reported a slightly lower-than-expected outlook. For its second-quarter ended Jan. 31, Zscaler reported a profit before costs such as stock compensation of $19.2 million or 13 cents per share, up from …
Block stock surges on strong quarterly earnings beat
Share in Block Inc. surged after-hours today after the company, previously known as Square Inc., beat predictions for its fiscal fourth quarter. For the quarter ended Dec. 31, Block reported adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $184 million, or …
Coinbase shares drop on predicted fall in active users and trading volume
Shares in Coinbase Global Inc. dropped in late trading today after the company warned that it expects active users and trading volume to fall in the first quarter. For the company’s fourth-quarter ended Dec. 31, Coinbase reported a profit before costs such …
Cloud email security and brand protection startup Red Sift rises $54M
Cloud email security and brand protection startup Redsift Ltd. said today it has raised $54 million in new funding to accelerate its global expansion and double down on its platform innovation. Highland Europe led the Series B round with SANDS Capital, MMC Ventures and other …
Ukrainian websites knocked offline in massive DDoS attack
Government and private websites in Ukraine have been knocked offline in a massive distributed denial-of-service attack as Russian troops move into contested areas in the east of the country. Websites knocked offline included the Ukraine Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defense and Internal …
Russian ‘Cyclops Blink’ malware targets network devices
The U.K. and U.S. governments have identified a new form of malware developed by Russian hackers that targets network devices. Dubbed Cyclops Blink, the malware is linked to the Sandworm hacking group. Sandworm, also known as APT 28 and Fancy Bear, has been …