Category: Network Security

Report: L3 Emerges as Suitor for Embattled NSO Group

L3 Technologies, a U.S. government contractor that sells aerospace and defense technology, has emerged as a suitor for Israeli exploit merchant NSO Group.

Avast: New Linux Rootkit and Backdoor Align Perfectly

Malware hunters at Avast have analyzed a newly discovered rootkit and backdoor that target Linux and appear designed to function in synergy with each other.

Drupal Patches ‘High-Risk’ Third-Party Library Flaws

The Drupal security team has released a “moderately critical” advisory to call attention to serious vulnerabilities in a third-party library and warned that hackers can exploit the bugs to remotely hijack Drupal-powered websites.

HYCU Raises $53 Million for Data Backup Technology

Backup-as-a-service firm HYCU has raised $53 million in a Series B funding round that brings the total invested in the company to $140.5 million.

The new funding round was led by Acrew Capital, with participation from all previous investors, along with Atlassian Ventures and Cisco Investments.

Billion-Dollar Valuations Can’t Halt Layoffs at OneTrust, Cybereason

Two cybersecurity vendors that recently boasted of raising hundreds of millions of dollars at unicorn valuations have confirmed staff cuts as the turmoil in the capital markets start to wreak havoc on late-stage startups.

RSA Conference 2022 – Announcements Summary (Day 3)

Hundreds of companies are showcasing their products and services this week at the 2022 edition of the RSA Conference in San Francisco.

RSA Conference 2022 – Announcements Summary (Day 2)

Hundreds of companies are showcasing their products and services this week at the 2022 edition of the RSA Conference in San Francisco.

IBM to Acquire Randori for Attack Surface Management Tech

Technology giant IBM has announced plans to acquire early-stage attack surface management startup Randori in a deal that signals a major expansion of Big Blue’s cybersecurity ambitions.