Cybercriminals haven’t historically paid much attention to Linux systems. In fact, Linux was formerly one of the least attacked platforms in IT, but that’s quickly changed. Today we’re seeing malware designed to attack Linux systems, frequently in the form of executable and linkable format (ELF). Linux is becoming a more popular target for attackers as it operates the back-end systems of many networks and container-based solutions for IoT devices and mission-critical applications.
Synopsys to Acquire White Hat Security in $330M All-Cash Deal
Electronic design automation powerhouse Synopsys is expanding its reach into the cybersecurity business with plans to shell out $330 million to acquire White Hat security.
Privacy Enhancing Tech Startup Enveil Bags $25 Million Investment
Enveil, an early-stage startup tackling the ‘holy grail’ of data encryption, has banked another $25 million in funding as investors continue to pour money into the privacy enhancing technology space.
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Internet Outages in French Cities After Cable ‘Attacks’: Operator
Internet and phone services were down or running slowly in several French cities on Wednesday after fibre optic cables were cut overnight in suspected attacks on the crucial data infrastructure, telecom operators said.
Tenable Shells Out $45 Million to Acquire Bit Discovery
Tenable on Tuesday announced plans to spend $45 million in cash to acquire Bit Discovery, an attack surface management software startup created by cybersecurity pioneers Jeremiah Grossman and Robert Hansen.
German Wind Turbine Firm Discloses ‘Targeted, Professional Cyberattack’
German wind turbine giant Deutsche Windtechnik has issued a notification to warn that some of its IT systems were impacted in a targeted professional cyberattack earlier this month.
Web Application Security Firm Source Defense Raises $27 Million
Source Defense, a provider of web application client-side protection, says it pocketed $27 million in Series B funding, bringing the total investment raised by the company to $47 million.
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Former DNC CISO Bob Lord Joins CISA Cybersecurity Division
The U.S. government’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added former DNC security chief Bob Lord to its roster of technical advisors.












