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Brazilian Banking Malware Spreads to Spain, Highlighting Growing Latin American Cybercrime Introduction The Brazilian banking malware known as “Grandoreiro” has made its way to Spain, expanding the reach of Latin American cybercrime. This comes as dark web activity in the region has surged in recent years, with Mexico and Brazil being the most heavily targeted…
Five Simple Tips for Better Cybersecurity By | October 23, 2023 | New York Times With the ever-increasing threat of hacking attempts and data breaches, safeguarding our information online has become an essential task. In light of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Hazem Said, head of the University of Cincinnati’s School of Information Technology and co-director of…
How Video Games Are Being Used by Foreign Actors and Extremists The Neglected Vulnerabilities in the Gaming Sphere The digital age has brought with it numerous advancements, transforming various industries and revolutionizing the way we communicate and consume information. However, as we have witnessed in recent years, these advancements have also opened new avenues for…
Island Banks $100M in Funding to Revolutionize the Enterprise Browser Industry Introduction Island, a Texas-based startup, has recently attracted $100 million in new financing for its enterprise web browser based on Chromium. The company, which has raised a total of $325 million since its launch in 2020, aims to build and sell a specialized browser…
Rockwell Automation to Acquire ICS/OT Security Firm Verve Industrial Overview Industrial automation company Rockwell Automation has announced its intention to acquire Verve Industrial Protection, a cybersecurity firm specializing in industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT). This acquisition aims to expand Rockwell Automation’s offerings and strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities in the industrial sector. The…
The Importance of Proactive Cybersecurity In light of the guidance from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) suggesting that companies consider cyber insurance as a means of resilience against cyberattacks, it is important to recognize that while cyber insurance is an essential tool in risk management, it is…
Government Defending Federal Networks Requires More Than Money, CSIS Study Finds A recent study conducted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reveals that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) needs more than just financial investment to effectively protect federal networks. The study examined CISA’s role in safeguarding over 100 federal civilian…
Cybercrime Fraud Detection Firm Spec Raises $15 Million Fraud detection and defense startup Spec has announced that it has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round. This brings the total amount raised by the company to over $29 million. The funding round was led by SignalFire, with additional investments from Legion Capital and…
The Stigmas of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) Introduction Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) often face certain stigmas that can hinder their effectiveness within an organization. These stigmas include working in isolation, imposing controls without considering business impact, focusing on technical metrics with unclear value, and lacking listening skills and empathy. In order to address…
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…