Cyber Security

Airia Secures $100 Million in Funding to Accelerate Safe and Secure Enterprise AI Adoption

Airia Secures $100 Million in Funding to Accelerate Safe and Secure Enterprise AI Adoption

Airia, the enterprise AI security and orchestration platform that enables organizations to safely deploy and scale AI, announced $100 million in funding including $50 million invested to date and a further $50 million commitment. The funding comes from co-founder John…
Google Security Veterans Raise $13M Seed Round for AegisAI to Fix Email Security

Google Security Veterans Raise $13M Seed Round for AegisAI to Fix Email Security

AegisAI, a cybersecurity startup founded by former Google Safe Browsing and reCAPTCHA leaders Cy Khormaee and Ryan Luo, today announced its public launch and $13 million seed funding round with a radical approach to email security: autonomous AI agents that…
Jaguar Land Rover Confirms Data Theft in Major Cyberattack

Jaguar Land Rover Confirms Data Theft in Major Cyberattack

Jaguar Land Rover confirmed on Wednesday that data was stolen during a cyberattack that has brought the British automaker's vehicle assembly lines to a complete standstill and severely disrupted operations across its global network. In a statement on Wednesday, the…
OpenAI Fund Extends Investment in Adaptive Security, Raising Total to $55 Million in Series A

OpenAI Fund Extends Investment in Adaptive Security, Raising Total to $55 Million in Series A

Adaptive Security, the leading AI social engineering prevention company, announced a follow-on investment from the OpenAI Startup Fund, bringing the most recent funding round for the company to $55 million. Adaptive remains the OpenAI Startup Fund's only cybersecurity investment, highlighting…
Plex Urges Immediate Password Reset After Security Breach

Plex Urges Immediate Password Reset After Security Breach

Media streaming giant Plex is urging its 25 million global users to immediately change their passwords following a data breach that compromised customer account information from one of its databases. The company disclosed the security incident on Monday, September 9,…
WhatsApp Patches Critical Zero-Click Vulnerability Used in Sophisticated Spyware Campaign Against Apple Users

WhatsApp Patches Critical Zero-Click Vulnerability Used in Sophisticated Spyware Campaign Against Apple Users

WhatsApp has patched a critical security vulnerability in its iOS and Mac applications that was actively exploited by attackers to deploy advanced spyware on Apple devices, the Meta-owned company announced. The zero-click attack, which required no user interaction to compromise…
VPN Restrictions, Regulations and Laws Around the World

VPN Restrictions, Regulations and Laws Around the World

VPNs serve several purposes: protecting personal privacy, securing business communications, accessing geo-blocked content, and bypassing internet censorship by creating secure, encrypted connection between your device and the internet. Think of it as a private tunnel that hides your online activities…
Nvidia Halts Production of H20 AI Chips Amid China’s Security Concerns and Push for Domestic Alternatives

Nvidia Halts Production of H20 AI Chips Amid China’s Security Concerns and Push for Domestic Alternatives

Nvidia, a leading global semiconductor company, reportedly directed its suppliers to suspend production of its H20 AI chip, designed specifically for the Chinese market to comply with U.S. export restrictions. This decision follows warnings from Beijing to local companies, citing…
Seemplicity Raises $50 Million in Series B Funding to Enhance Exposure Action Platform for Cybersecurity

Seemplicity Raises $50 Million in Series B Funding to Enhance Exposure Action Platform for Cybersecurity

Seemplicity, the exposure action platform delivering faster fixes and stronger cybersecurity, today announced the closing of a $50 million Series B funding round. Led by Riverwood Capital, with participation from existing investors S Capital, Atlassian Ventures, and Aleph, the round…
Allianz Life Data Breach Exposes Personal Data of 1.1 Million Customers

Allianz Life Data Breach Exposes Personal Data of 1.1 Million Customers

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, a subsidiary of the German-based Allianz SE, has confirmed a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of approximately 1.1 million customers, as reported by the data breach notification site Have I…
Google Confirms Salesforce Database Breach by ShinyHunters

Google Confirms Salesforce Database Breach by ShinyHunters

Google has confirmed a data breach involving one of its cloud-based Salesforce databases, which exposed customer information. The breach, attributed to the hacking group ShinyHunters, tracked as UNC6040 by Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), targeted a database used to store…
Smart TV Vulnerabilities: Beware Spies may be Watching You

Smart TV Vulnerabilities: Beware Spies may be Watching You

Smart TVs, with their ability to stream content, browse the web, and integrate with smart home systems, have become a staple in modern households. Brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, and TCL dominate the market, offering features like voice assistants,…
The Dark Side of AI Speed: How GPUs Are Fueling Automated Cyberattacks

The Dark Side of AI Speed: How GPUs Are Fueling Automated Cyberattacks

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed industries by leveraging the immense computational power of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Originally designed for rendering graphics, GPUs excel at parallel processing, making them ideal for accelerating AI tasks like machine learning and data analysis.…
Wallarm Secures $55M in Series C Funding to Advance API and AI Security

Wallarm Secures $55M in Series C Funding to Advance API and AI Security

Wallarm, a San Francisco-based leader in API and AI security, has successfully closed a $55 million Series C funding round, led by Toba Capital. This investment brings the company’s total funding to over $70 million, highlighting the growing demand for…
Russia’s Aeroflot Disrupted by Cyberattack, Canceling Dozens of Flights

Russia’s Aeroflot Disrupted by Cyberattack, Canceling Dozens of Flights

Aeroflot, Russia’s state-owned flagship airline, was struck by a significant cyberattack that disrupted its operations across the country. The attack led to the cancellation of more than 60 flights and delays of numerous others, primarily affecting domestic routes and select…
AI Search Exploits: How Hackers Use Fake News to Manipulate Responses

AI Search Exploits: How Hackers Use Fake News to Manipulate Responses

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the way we access information, with AI-powered search engines and AI assistants becoming essential tools for navigating the digital world. These systems rely on vast datasets drawn from websites, social media platforms, and user-generated content…
Women’s Dating Safety App Tea Suffers Major Data Breach

Women’s Dating Safety App Tea Suffers Major Data Breach

Tea, a women's dating safety app designed to allow anonymous sharing of information about men, has been hit by a significant data breach, compromising approximately 72,000 user images. The breach, exposed 13,000 selfies and photo IDs used for account verification,…
Black Duck vs Mend: Choosing the Right SCA Tool for Secure Software Development

Black Duck vs Mend: Choosing the Right SCA Tool for Secure Software Development

In today's software development landscape, open-source components are indispensable, powering innovation and accelerating project timelines. However, their widespread use introduces significant security and compliance risks, such as vulnerabilities and license violations. Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools are essential for identifying…
UK VPN Surge: Best Providers for Anonymity and Streaming

UK VPN Surge: Best Providers for Anonymity and Streaming

The United Kingdom has recently experienced a remarkable surge in the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), driven by evolving digital regulations and growing concerns about online privacy. The introduction of the Online Safety Act, effective from July 25, 2025,…
Norton Antivirus and Malware Protection

Norton Antivirus and Malware Protection

In an era where cyber threats like viruses, ransomware, and phishing attacks are increasingly sophisticated, ensuring robust cybersecurity is a priority for Windows users. Microsoft Defender Antivirus, built into Windows 10 and 11, offers a free and integrated solution that…