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IoT and Industrial cybersecurity tech startup Nozomi Networks raises $100M to protect critical infrastructure including oil & gas, and pipelines
Daniel Levi Posted On August 2, 2021


In recent years, the frequency and severity of cyberattacks against the world’s critical infrastructure, particularly pipelines, electric & power grid, oil & gas, and manufacturing verticals, has increased exponentially. That’s why one startup makes its mission to protect and provide an […]


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Former NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden warns: “The greatest danger to national security has become the companies that claim to protect it”
Daniel Levi Posted On July 27, 2021


About two weeks ago, former NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden revealed a new terrifying leak that he said is going to be “the story of the year.” Snowden sounded the alarm bell about the military-grade Pegasus spyware developed by an Israeli cybersecurity startup […]


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Is Cyber Polygon responsible for the massive internet outage that brought down over 33,000 websites worldwide?
Nickie Louise Posted On July 22, 2021


Just last week, we wrote about Cyber Polygon after reports that western nations were prepping for a “cyber pandemic” that would shut down power and the internet. Led by The World Economic Forum (WEF) and 200 teams from 48 countries, […]


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Former NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden revealed a new terrifying leak that he said “is going to be the story of the year”
Daniel Levi Posted On July 19, 2021


It’s been a while since we covered some of the stories from the former National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden. Back in 2018, Snowden criticized Facebook in a tweet after the social media giant suspended Cambridge Analytica in response to […]


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US, NATO say China’s intelligence agency is behind the global cyber hacking campaign and cyber intrusions on Microsoft and other worldwide attacks
Nickie Louise Posted On July 19, 2021


Early last year, four Chinese military spies were charged with hacking the credit bureau Equifax. The breach affected more than 145 million Americans with the hackers successfully stealing names, Social Security numbers, and other personal information stored in the company’s databases. For […]


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Cyber Pandemic: Western nations are prepping for a “cyber pandemic” that would shut down power and the internet
Daniel Levi Posted On July 15, 2021


This week, thousands of Cubans took to the streets to express their frustration with the authoritarian regime. In response, the Cuban Communist government on Monday shut down social media and messaging apps, making it impossible for people to share videos and […]


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U.S. government offers $10 million for tips and information on foreign hackers that target critical U.S. infrastructure
Nickie Louise Posted On July 15, 2021


No day goes by without another headline about cyber hacking and data breaches. With no one to stop them, cyber attackers are now roaming freely across the internet wreaking havoc on mostly American companies. SolarWinds, Colonial pipeline, JBS meat processing, Cyber Polygon, and […]


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1,500 businesses compromised by the recent ransomware attack on supply chain vendor Kaseya, the company says
Daniel Levi Posted On July 7, 2021


Over the weekend, Kaseya IT management software, a tool commonly used in Managed Service Provider (MSP) environments, was reportedly hit by the REvil ransomware attack, a ransomware hacker group believed to operate out of Russia. As we reported on Monday, the initial […]


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Hackers demand $70 million as REvil ransomware attack on Kaseya supply‑chain claims one million systems worldwide
Daniel Levi Posted On July 5, 2021


Another day, another cyberattack. SolarWinds, Colonial pipeline, JBS meat processing, Cyber Polygon, and now Kaseya. With no one to stop them, cyber attackers are now roaming freely across the internet wreaking havoc on mostly American companies. As Americans celebrated Independence Day, the notorious […]


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Israeli Cybersecurity startup SentinelOne to raise over $1 billion in IPO at a valuation of $8.11 billion
Daniel Levi Posted On June 28, 2021


The IPO season is here and Silicon Valley-based cybersecurity startup SentinelOne becomes the latest to join the IPO bandwagon. Backed by billionaire investor Daniel Loeb’s hedge fund Third Point, SentinelOne is looking to raise about $1.02 billion, according to a report from Reuters, citing […]


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Meet Alla “Max” Witte, the 55-year-old Latvian national who was part of Trickbot cybercrime gang responsible for infecting millions of computers around the world
Nickie Louise Posted On June 16, 2021


As we reported last month, Colonial Pipeline surrendered to hackers five days after a crippling cyberattack shut down the largest fuel pipeline network in the United States. With just one password, hackers successfully installed a piece of ransomware and compromised the entire […]


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Hackers stole nearly 26 million user login credentials and passwords from sites including Facebook, Google, Amazon, Netflix, and others
Nickie Louise Posted On June 14, 2021


Another day, another hacking news. Cyberattacks are becoming a major issue for businesses and the trend is not our friend. Just last month, Colonial Pipeline surrendered to the Darkside hacker group after it paid nearly $5 million in ransom via an untraceable […]


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U.S. recovered more than $2M of the ransom money paid to the Colonial Pipeline hackers, law enforcement officials say
Nickie Louise Posted On June 7, 2021


Last month, Colonial Pipeline surrendered to the Darkside hacker group after it paid nearly $5 million in ransom via an untraceable cryptocurrency, contrary to what the company first told the general public. Today, we have some good news. The U.S. law enforcement […]


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Cybersecurity firm FireEye is selling its products business and name to private equity firm Symphony Technology Group for $1.2 billion in cash
Nickie Louise Posted On June 3, 2021


U.S.-based cybersecurity firm FireEye announced Wednesday that it’s selling its products business, including the FireEye name, to a consortium led by private equity firm Symphony Technology Group for $1.2 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close by the end […]


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Colonial Pipeline surrenders to hackers: Colonia paid hackers nearly $5 million in ransom via an untraceable cryptocurrency
Nickie Louise Posted On May 13, 2021


Colonial Pipeline finally capitulates and surrenders to hackers five days after a crippling cyberattack that shut the largest fuel pipeline network in the United States, according to a report from Bloomberg News, citing two people familiar with the transaction. Contrary to what […]


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Apple AirTags hacked less than 2 weeks after launch
Nickie Louise Posted On May 12, 2021


On April 22, Apple launched the AirTag, an iPhone accessory tracking device that provides a private and secure way to easily locate lost items with Apple’s Find My app. Apple later made it available for sale on Friday, April 30. […]


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The cyberattack on America’s largest fuel pipeline shows the fragility of the U.S. energy infrastructure system
Nickie Louise Posted On May 11, 2021


In what many considered the most significant, successful cyber attack ever on the U.S. energy infrastructure, last Saturday the main pipeline carrying gasoline and diesel fuel to the Eastern parts of the United States was shut down by its operator after […]


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Security tech startup Vanta secures $50M in Series A funding led by Sequoia to automate security monitoring
Nickie Louise Posted On May 4, 2021


As the SaaS market expanded to more than $150 billion in 2020, the risks and costs associated with security breaches have similarly expanded. In 2020, in the United States alone, more than 150 million people were affected by data breaches. […]


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Darktrace surges 43% in London IPO debut; valuing the cybersecurity tech startup at $2.4 billion
Nickie Louise Posted On April 30, 2021


Darktrace, a Cambridge, England-based cybersecurity startup advised by former MI5 and CIA spymasters, jumped by more than 40% in its London IPO debut on Friday as investors looked past last month Deliveroo’s lackluster listing. Darktrace was originally priced at 250 pence in […]


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Cybersecurity startup StrikeReady emerges from stealth with $3.6M in seed funding to create a resilient cybersecurity environment
Nickie Louise Posted On April 28, 2021


No day goes by without another headline on cyberattack and data breaches. To keep pace with cyber attackers, organizations need to be one step ahead of the bad guys. Having the best cybersecurity tools is not enough. Organizations also need […]


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