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Ahead of Microsoft Corp.’s launch event June 24 for the next generation of Windows, screenshots of a pre-release build of Windows 11 have found their way to the internet. The news today that there will be a new version of Windows, the first …
Enterprise edge security platform startup Elisity raises $26M
Enterprise edge security platform startup Elisity Inc. today announced that it has raised $26 million in new funding to meet the demand for its cloud-delivered cybersecurity platform. The Series A round was co-led by Two Bear Capital and AllegisCyber Capital, with previous investor Atlantic Bridge …
Web app and API protection startup ThreatX raises $10M to expand US operations
Web application and application programming interface protection startup ThreatX Inc. revealed today that it has raised $10 million in new funding to accelerate business growth and expand U.S. operations. The venture firm .406 Ventures led the Series B round. Other investors included Access …
Microsoft Teams vulnerability could have resulted in account compromise
Microsoft Corp. recently patched a severe vulnerability in Microsoft Teams that could have allowed an attacker to gain access to a user’s account. Discovered and publicized today byz researcher Evan Grant at Tenable Inc., the vulnerability related to a feature in Microsoft Teams …
Israeli predictive AI fraud protection startup nSure.ai raises $6.8M
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 …
Bitcoin rises on positive news and yet another Elon Musk tweet
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 …
McDonald’s data breach sees information stolen in US, South Korea and Taiwan
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 …
Government platform provider iConstituent struck by ransomware attack
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 …
Organizational management platform startup ChartHop raises $35M for platform expansion
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 …
Meat processing company JBS paid $11M to settle REvil ransomware attack
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 …