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Device Intelligence Platform Fingerprint Raises $33 Million in Series C Funding Chicago, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Fingerprint, the world’s most accurate device intelligence platform, has secured $33 million in Series C funding in a round led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from Uncorrelated Ventures. The new funding brings the total amount raised by…
Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for Clean Energy Transformation Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool for energy companies to drive the clean energy transformation. EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute), an independent non-profit energy R&D organization, recently testified before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee, shedding light on the potential of…
Cybercrime Police seize Ragnar Locker leak site A coalition of 16 law enforcement agencies collaborated to seize a site used by the criminal hacking group to extort its victims. The seizure is the latest in a string by global law enforcement agencies to take down the public-facing websites and infrastructure of ransomware groups. The Operation…
SailPoint Releases Annual Research Report on Identity Security Introduction SailPoint Technologies, a leader in enterprise identity security, has released its 2023 edition of the annual research report titled “The Horizons of Identity Security.” The report, produced in collaboration with Accenture, explores the current state and future direction of the identity security market. The findings are…
A Massive Data Breach Strikes 23AndMe, Raising Questions of Genetic Privacy The Breach A recent cyberattack on the popular genealogy website, 23AndMe, has resulted in the compromise of the genetic information of millions of people. The hacker, operating under the alias “Golem,” claimed responsibility for the attack and has now released a new dataset that…
Spec Secures $15M Series A Funding to Revolutionize Fraud Defense Milestone Achievement for Spec Spec, a prominent cybersecurity firm specializing in advanced fraud detection and defense, has proudly announced the successful closure of its $15M Series A funding round. This significant milestone represents the company’s exceptional progress since its inception as a simple “hello world”…
Norton Unveils New Features to Enhance Online Privacy and Security The Importance of Online Privacy and Security In an increasingly digital world, where much of our personal and financial information is stored and transmitted online, concerns about privacy and security are of paramount importance. The rise of cyber threats, data breaches, and identity theft has…
North Korean State-Backed Threat Groups Exploit Critical Vulnerability in TeamCity Server Introduction In recent news, Microsoft has reported that two North Korean state-backed threat groups, known as Diamond Sleet and Onyx Sleet, are actively exploiting a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in on-premises versions of JetBrains TeamCity continuous integration and delivery server. Details of…
Political Drama Stalls Cyber Legislation October 19, 2023 Washington, D.C. – The ongoing search for a new speaker among House Republicans has created obstacles for lawmakers attempting to address the pressing issue of cybersecurity. Rep. Andrew Garbarino, chairman of the chamber’s Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, expressed his concerns about the lack…
Ragnar Locker’s Tor negotiation and data leak sites taken down in international law enforcement operation In a coordinated international law enforcement action, the Tor negotiation and data leak sites of the notorious ransomware group, Ragnar Locker, were taken down. This operation involved law enforcement officials from Europol, the United States, and Japan. While this may…