Duncan Riley, Author at SiliconANGLE

Security

As fake updates target victims, Kaseya allegedly knew of exploited vulnerability in April

By Duncan Riley Jul 7, 2021

Users of software from Kaseya Ltd. are being targeted with fake updates following an attack by the REvil ransomware group, as it was revealed today that the company was allegedly informed of a vulnerability…

Security

Sophos snaps up Linux attack protection startup Capsule8

By Duncan Riley Jul 7, 2021

Cybersecurity firm Sophos Group plc announced today it has acquired Linux attack protection startup Capsule8 Inc. for an undisclosed price. Founded in 2016, Capsule8 offers an attack detection platform built for Linux production environments. The…

Emerging Tech

Satellite imagery and data startup Planet to go public in $2.8B SPAC deal

By Duncan Riley Jul 7, 2021

Satellite imagery and data startup Planet Labs Inc. announced today that it’s planning to go public through a special-purpose acquisition company in a $2.8 billion deal. Under the deal, Planet will merge with dNY…

Security

ZeroFox acquires ‘dark web’ intelligence research firm Vigilante

By Duncan Riley Jul 7, 2021

Cybersecurity firm ZeroFOX Inc. said today it has acquired “dark web” intelligence research firm Vigilante ATI Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2003, Vigilante offers business-focused security monitoring solutions through a combination of consulting,…

Apps

Hyperlocal social networking startup Nextdoor to go public via SPAC merger

By Duncan Riley Jul 6, 2021

Hyperlocal social networking startup Nextdoor Inc. is set to go public as the company announced today that it will do so through a special-purpose acquisition company. The deal will see Nextdoor merge with Khosla Ventures…

Security

US government vows to take action on REvil Kaseya attack if linked to Russia

By Duncan Riley Jul 6, 2021

The U.S. government today vowed to take action against Russia if the ransomware attack that targeted software from Kaseya Ltd. is proved to be linked to the country. The ransomware attack, attributed to the…

Emerging Tech

Following Didi app ban, China cracks down on companies seeking US IPOs

By Duncan Riley Jul 6, 2021

A crackdown by the Chinese government on companies that choose to go public in the U.S. may put the initial public offerings of dozens of Chinese companies at risk The suggestion, according to Bloomberg, comes after…

Apps

Unluckily for some, Apple’s next phone will be called the iPhone 13

By Duncan Riley Jul 5, 2021

When exactly Apple Inc. will release its next range of iPhones is open to speculation, but not the name, for better or worse. Last year the new iPhone was released in October, but whatever…

Security

Following Kaseya VSA attack, REvil ransomware gang demands $70M

By Duncan Riley Jul 5, 2021

It’s never a dull day in cybersecurity. How many companies have been affected is the question of the day following news yesterday that the REvil ransomware gang had exploited Kaseya VSA and taken down a…

Security

Nine apps stealing Facebook login credentials pulled from Google Play

By Duncan Riley Jul 4, 2021

Google LLC has removed nine Android apps from the Play store, including one with millions of users, after they were discovered to be stealing users’ Facebook Inc. login credentials. Discovered and detailed July 1 by…

Duncan Riley

As fake updates target victims, Kaseya allegedly knew of exploited vulnerability in April

Sophos snaps up Linux attack protection startup Capsule8

Satellite imagery and data startup Planet to go public in $2.8B SPAC deal

ZeroFox acquires ‘dark web’ intelligence research firm Vigilante

Hyperlocal social networking startup Nextdoor to go public via SPAC merger

US government vows to take action on REvil Kaseya attack if linked to Russia

Following Didi app ban, China cracks down on companies seeking US IPOs

Unluckily for some, Apple’s next phone will be called the iPhone 13

Following Kaseya VSA attack, REvil ransomware gang demands $70M

Nine apps stealing Facebook login credentials pulled from Google Play

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