Cleared defense contractors working with the United States government have been targeted by Russian cyberspies whose goal is to obtain sensitive defense and intelligence data, according to an advisory issued on Wednesday by U.S. agencies.
Bot Detection Firm Netacea Closes $12 Million Funding Round
Early-stage bot detection and mitigation company Netacea has closed a $12 million (£9 million) Series A investment to build out its anti-fraud technology platform.
The investment was led by Mercia Asset Management, with participation from a wide range of private investors with experience in the cybersecurity industry.
Ransomware-Related Data Leaks Nearly Doubled in 2021: Report
There was a significant increase in ransomware-related data leaks and interactive intrusions in 2021, according to the 2022 Global Threat Report released on Tuesday by endpoint security firm CrowdStrike.
Cyberattacks Knock Out Sites of Ukrainian Army, Major Banks
A series of cyberattacks on Tuesday knocked the websites of the Ukrainian army, the defense ministry and major banks offline, Ukrainian authorities said, as tensions persisted over the threat of a possible Russian invasion.
Google Offering $91,000 Rewards for Linux Kernel, GKE Zero-Days
Technology giant Google is offering bigger cash awards for hackers reporting critical security flaws affecting the Linux Kernel, GKE, Kubernetes, and kCTF.
Tripwire for Real War? Cyber’s Fuzzy Rules of Engagement
CISA Again Warns U.S. Organizations of Potential Russian Cyberattacks
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is urging organizations to strengthen their security stance and stay on alert for potential Russian cyberattacks.
India-Linked Threat Actor Involved in Spying, Planting Evidence
For roughly a decade, a previously unknown advanced persistent threat (APT) actor has been engaging in long-term surveillance operations against academics, activists, journalists, human rights defenders, and law professionals, SentinelOne reports.
Lawmakers Introduce Combined Bill for Strengthening Critical Infrastructure Security
U.S. senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH) this week introduced a legislative package whose goal is to strengthen the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure and government networks.
Ransomware Recovery Startup Calamu Banks $16.5M Investment
Calamu, an early-stage cybersecurity startup building technology to help businesses recover from ransomware infections, has raised $16.5 million in venture capital funding.













