Israeli predictive artificial intelligence fraud protection startup nSure.ai Ltd. announced today it has raised $6.8 million in new funding to develop its AI and machine learning algorithms further. The seed round included DisruptiveAI, Phoenix Insurance, Kamet – an AXA-backed venture builder — Moneta Seeds and private investors. Founded in 2019, nSure.ai applies advanced AI technology to provide ...

The price of bitcoin is once again heading up on positive news and yet another Elon Musk tweet after the cryptocurrency hit six-month lows last week. Last week, bitcoin hit a low of just above $31,000, its lowest level since January, but in the last 24 hours it broke through $40,000, a noted resistance level ...

Iconic fast-food chain McDonald’s Corp. has been struck by a data breach with information stolen in the U.S., South Korea and Taiwan. The exact form of the data breach was not revealed. The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that the breach involved some business contact information of U.S. employees and franchisees along with information about restaurants ...

Engagement platform iConstituent LLC, used by senators, congresspeople, state and local officials to automate and streamline communication with their constituents, has been struck by a ransomware attack. The exact form of ransomware and how many users were impacted has not yet been disclosed. The House of Representatives’ chief administrative office confirmed the ransomware attack but ...

Organizational management platform startup ChartHop Inc. announced today it has raised $35 million in new funding to continue its expansion through product enhancements, investments in service and support, and growth in go-to-market capabilities. The Series B round was led by Andreessen Horowitz. Other investors included Elad Gil, Cowboy Ventures and SemperVirens. Founded in 2018, ChartHop describes itself as the ...

Another day and another company has paid a ransom following an attack, a concession that likely will encourage ransomware gangs to target even more companies. Today’s news involves global meat processing company JBS S.A. The company was in the news June 1 after it was struck by a ransomware attack that caused it to suspend ...

Solana Labs Inc. announced today that it has raised $314 million in a private token sale to launch an incubation studio, venture investing arm and trading desk. Andreessen Horowitz and Polychain Capital led the token raise. Other investors included Alameda Research, Blockchange Ventures, CMS Holdings, Coinfund, CoinShares, Collab Currency, Memetic Capital, Multicoin Capital, ParaFi Capital, ...

The price of bitcoin slumped to its lowest level since early January today amid a sell-off that some argue may be linked to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation seizing bitcoin from a hacking group. Having risen to above $65,000 in April, the price of bitcoin plunged to $31,088 at 10:24 a.m. PDT. The drop ...

Synopsys Inc. today said it has acquired application security risk management startup Code Dx Inc. for an undisclosed price. Founded in 2013, Code Dx offers an application security risk management solution that automates and accelerates the discovery, prioritization and remediation of software vulnerabilities. The company’s software management and security analytics tools consolidate vulnerabilities detected through a ...

Apple Inc. is in early-stage talks with two Chinese manufacturers to supply batteries for its fabled Apple Car, according to an unconfirmed report. Reuters, referencing four people with knowledge of the matter, reported that Apple has held talks with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. and BYD Auto Co. Ltd. The discussions are said to be subject to ...