Content delivery network and cloud services provider Akamai Technologies Inc. today launched new capabilities for its Account Protector security solution designed to power the fight against fraud and abuse. The new enhancements offer enhanced safeguards for user accounts against abuse throughout their entire lifecycle and provide advanced protection against account opening abuse, account takeover attacks and other ...

Shares in F5 Inc. rose more than 10% in late trading today after the application security firm reported earnings and revenue beats in its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and forecast a better-than-expected first-quarter revenue outlook. For the quarter that ended on Sept. 30, F5 reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.67, up from $3.50 per share in the ...

Information technology service and consulting company NTT DATA Corp. today announced an expanded partnership with cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks Inc. that helps enterprises safeguard their digital infrastructure from emerging cybersecurity threats. The expanded partnership sees the introduction of NTT DATA’s Managed Extended Detection Response service, a new service that offers continuous threat monitoring, detection ...

Networking company Extreme Networks Inc. today announced new features within ExtremeCloud Universal ZTNA, the company’s identity-based network access solution that simplifies and strengthens network security across remote and campus environments. The new features include enhanced capabilities to reduce shadow IT risks by automating the identification of private applications and tracking user access. The enhancements allow information ...

Google LLC is developing an advanced artificial intelligence system that is designed to autonomously operate web browsers that could make its debut in December, The Information reported Saturday. The new AI, internally known as “Project Jarvis,” is expected to enhance user productivity by automating routine tasks such as online shopping, research and booking flights. Project ...

A critical vulnerability discovered in Fortinet Inc.’s FortiManager is being exploited in the wild, and users are being advised to implement changes to protect against the threat. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-47575, affects Fortinet’s FortiManager platform versions prior to 7.6.1. Dubbed “FortiJump,” the vulnerability allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting weaknesses ...

Decentralized social network Bluesky announced today that it has raised $15 million in new funding to expand its user base, enhance its developer ecosystem and continue building out features that prioritize user empowerment and safety. Founded in 2019 by former Twitter Inc. Chief Executive Jack Dorsey, Bluesky offers a decentralized social network built on the AT Protocol that ...

Identity threat detection and response startup Permiso Security Inc. today released a new open-source tool that helps offensive and defensive security professionals understand how policies could be obfuscated by threat actors to go undetected in an environment. Called SkyScalpel, the tool has been designed to address issues in cloud environments such as where JSON-based policies, particularly in ...

Risk management platform startup Urbint Inc. announced today that it has raised $35 million through a strategic investment led by S2G Ventures for further development of its resiliency and storm response solutions for utilities. Founded in 2015, Urbint offers an artificial intelligence-powered platform for identifying and mitigating threats to workers, critical infrastructure and communities. The company’s main ...

Cybersecurity awareness training platform startup Cyber Guru Srl announced today that it has raised $25 million in new funding. It plans to use the money to accelerate its artificial intelligence-driven training roadmap, increase sales and marketing resources, and expand its go-to-market operations across Europe. Founded in 2017, Cyber Guru offers a modern security awareness training ...