The European Union’s executive arm proposed new legislation Thursday that would force manufacturers to ensure that devices connected to the internet meet cybersecurity standards, making the 27-nation bloc less vulnerable to attacks.
OneLayer Raises $6.5 Million From Koch’s VC Arm
LTE and 5G network security firm OneLayer has announced a $6.5 million equity investment from Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), the VC arm of Koch Industries. At the same time, Koch Industries will be implementing OneLayer solutions at the site of one of its manufacturing subsidiaries.
FBI Warns of Cyberattacks Targeting Healthcare Payment Processors
The FBI has observed an increase in attacks targeting healthcare payment processors in an effort to divert significant amounts of money to accounts controlled by the attacker.
Dope.security Emerges From Stealth With New Approach to Secure Web Gateways
Dope.security this week emerged from stealth mode with a $4 million investment from Boldstart Ventures and a new approach to secure web gateways.
Placed between the user and the internet, secure web gateways (SWG) deliver network protection by inspecting all web requests and blocking malicious applications and websites.
Chrome 105 Update Patches High-Severity Vulnerabilities
Google on Wednesday announced the release of a Chrome 105 update that resolves 11 vulnerabilities, including seven high-severity bugs reported by external researchers.
US Government Wants Security Guarantees From Software Vendors
When It Comes to Security, Don’t Overlook Your Linux Systems
As I pointed out earlier this year, Linux systems are a popular delivery mechanism for malware. While they’re not the most popular – that distinction goes to HTML and Javascript – don’t think you can ignore them. Linux-based attacks are very much still happening.
SAP Patches High-Severity Flaws in Business One, BusinessObjects, GRC
German software maker SAP this week announced the release of eight new and five updated security notes as part of its September 2022 Security Patch Day.
South Korea Fines Google, Meta Over Privacy Violations
South Korea’s privacy watchdog has fined Google and Meta a combined 100 billion won ($72 million) for tracking consumers’ online behavior without their consent and using their data for targeted advertisements.
US Indicts Iranians Who Hacked Power Company, Women’s Shelter
The US Department of Justice announced an indictment Wednesday against three Iranian hackers who used ransomware to extort a battered women’s shelter and a power company.










