Bug hunters at Microsoft are calling attention to several high-severity vulnerabilities in a mobile framework used in pre-installed Android System apps, warning that exploitation could have allowed the implantation of a persistent backdoor on Android devices.
Google Announces New Chrome and Chrome OS Security Features for Enterprises
Google on Thursday announced several new security features for enterprises that are using Chrome and Chrome OS.
SYN Ventures Closes $300M Fund for Cybersecurity Bets
SYN Ventures, a Florida-based venture capital firm placing early-stage bets in cybersecurity startups, has closed a new $300 million fund and announced the addition of serial entrepreneur Ryan Permeh as full-time operating partner.
Semperis Banks $200 Million to Scale Enterprise ID Protection Tech
Enterprise identity protection vendor Semperis has banked $200 million in a new round of funding that values the company north of $1 billion.
Red Access Raises $6 Million for Secure Browsing Tech
Israeli startup scores investor interest in technology to help businesses block web-borne cyberattacks
An early-stage Israeli startup working on secure browsing technology has banked $6 million in seed-round investment led by Elron Ventures and Ten Eleven Ventures.
LimaCharlie Banks $5.45 Million in Seed Funding
LimaCharlie, a California company supplying tools to run an MSSP or SOC on a pay-as-you-use model, has attracted $5.45 million in seed round financing.
Researchers Devise New Type of Bluetooth LE Relay Attacks
Security researchers at NCC Group have created a new tool capable of launching a new type of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) relay attack that bypasses existing protections and mitigations.
Iran-Linked OilRig APT Caught Using New Backdoor
The Iran-linked hacking group OilRig was observed using a new backdoor in an attack against a government official within Jordan’s foreign ministry, according to new research published this week.
BalkanID Raises $6M for Intelligent IGA Technology
BalkanID, a startup with ambitious plans to disrupt the Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) space, has banked $5.75 million in seed funding to help organizations find and remediate risky privileges across SaaS and public cloud infrastructure.
HP Patches UEFI Vulnerabilities Affecting Over 200 Computers
HP on Wednesday announced the release of patches for two high-severity vulnerabilities that impact the UEFI firmware of more than 200 laptops, workstations, and other products.












