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Surveying the Realm of Human Rights in the Wake of Digitalization Examining the Legal Challenges and Disparities in Defining Digital Rights By In the age of digitalization, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, there are significant challenges concerning security, privacy, and human rights. A recent study published in the International Journal of Electronic…
Blockaid Secures $33 Million Investment to Protect Blockchain Applications Blockaid, a blockchain application security startup, has emerged from stealth mode with a Series A funding round that raised $33 million. The investment, led by Ribbit Capital and Variant, with additional participation from Cyberstarts, Greylock Partners, and Sequoia Capital, will enable Blockaid to further develop technology…
Malicious Apps Target Users in Israel and Gaza The Initial Malicious App A genuine app called RedAlert – Rocket Alerts, which provides timely and precise alerts about incoming airstrikes, has become popular among users in the Israel and Gaza region. Unfortunately, a malicious, spoofed version of the app has been detected. This fake app collects…
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…
Cybersecurity Funding: ChipherStash Raises $3 Million for Encryption-in-Use Technology Australian startup ChipherStash has recently secured $3 million in seed funding for its innovative encryption-in-use technology. With this latest investment round led by Skip Capital, the total funding raised by ChipherStash has now reached $6 million. The startup, founded in 2022 and based in Sydney, aims…
The Impact of Recent Attacks on Israel on the Cybersecurity Industry A Difficult and Heartbreaking Time The recent attacks by Hamas on Israel have had a profound and immediate impact on the cybersecurity companies operating in Israel and those with strong ties to the country. As Israel prepares for war against Hamas, these companies are…
Prove Identity Secures $40M Funding for ID Verification Technology Overview Late-stage startup Prove Identity, formerly known as Payfone, has closed a $40 million funding round led by MassMutual Ventures and Capital One Ventures. The New York-based company, which has raised over $215 million to date, is focusing on the digital identity verification and authentication market….
Kaspersky Launches Container Security Solution Introduction Kaspersky, a leading cybersecurity company, has announced the launch of Kaspersky Container Security (KCS), a full-featured solution designed to protect containerized environments. Containerization has gained popularity in software development due to its ability to quickly create and deploy applications. However, the increasing number of cyber incidents necessitates robust security…
SecTor 2023: Canada’s Premier Cybersecurity Conference Overview SecTor, Canada’s largest cybersecurity conference, has announced its full schedule programming for SecTor 2023. This year’s event will feature a range of activities including 42 Briefings, two days of Trainings, 45 Sponsored Sessions, and the debut of Black Hat Arsenal with 36 tool demos. With a focus on…
Report Highlights Disconnect Between Online Behaviors and Security Introduction Malwarebytes, a leading provider of real-time cyber protection, recently released a report titled “Everyone’s Afraid of the Internet (and No One’s Sure What to do About it).” This report sheds light on the alarming disconnect between the online behaviors of consumers and their efforts to ensure…