Broadcom set to snap up VMware in $61bn deal
Chipmaker Broadcom has agreed to acquire virtualisation firm VMware for approximately $61bn in cash and stock.
Xona Systems lands $7.2m in Series A haul
Xona Systems, a frictionless user access platform purpose-built for critical infrastructure, has scored $7.2m in Series A funding.
Tidelift bags $27m to tackle supply chain security challenges
TideLift, a company on a mission to deal with open-source supply chain health and security, has snared $27m from a Series C funding round.
Managed intelligence company Nisos closes Series B
Managed intelligence company Nisos has scored $15m in its Series B funding round, which was led by global cyber investment firm Paladin Capital Group.
WTW unveils cyber solution for ports and terminals
Willis Tower Watson (WTW), a global advisory, broking and solutions company, has launched a cyber solution for ports and terminals.
Singapore police warn of increasing banking-related phishing scams
Police in Singapore have warned the public of an increase in phishing scams after at least 10 people have lost a combined total of $70,000 from the practice since May.
Cyber resilience platform Semperis scores Series C led by private equity firm
Identity-driven cyber resilience platform Semperis has collected a $200m Series C funding round, which was led by private equity giant KKR.
CyberTech Red Access scores $6m seed financing
Israel-based CyberTech startup Red Access has secured $6m in a seed funding round led by Elron Ventures and Ten Eleven Ventures.
Extortion demands climb 45% in 2021 on back of ransomware spread
The average ransom demand grew to $247,000 in 2021 according to research from Group-IB.
Hippo’s First Connect to offer cyber insurance by Chubb
First Connect has partnered with Blink to offer personal cyber insurance to independent agents that participate in First Connect’s InsurTech marketplace platform.
