EU unveils plans for cyber unit to tackle large scale attacks
The European Commission (EC) has launched its strategy to build a Joint Cyber Unit to tackle large scale cyberattacks, according to the BBC.
Honeywell report finds external malware is rising challenge for industrial firms
Honeywell has found the number of cyber threats that use USB sticks and other external media devices as a launch point doubled during 2021.
More depth needed to protect against cyberattacks, US Attorney General claims
US Attorney General Merrick Garland has said the country’s private industry needs to enact better safeguards to avoid consequences in the event of a cyberattack.
Illumio bolsters unicorn status with Thoma Bravo-backed $225m Series F
Cybersecurity company Illumio has grown its valuation to $2.75bn after it raked in $225m in a Series F funding round.
Brazilian healthcare firm Grupo Fleury suffers significant ransomware attack
Sao Paulo-based medical diagnostics company Grupo Fleury has revealed it has suffered a ransomware attack that has led to it taking its systems offline.
Cyber innovator John McAfee dead at 75 following suspected suicide
John McAfee - founder of antivirus software giant McAfee – has died aged 75.
Study finds AML compliance costing UK firms over £28bn a year
A study by LexisNexis Risk Solutions has found anti-money laundering (AML) compliance is costing UK financial institutions £28.7bn and will raise to £30bn by 2023.
Cyber firm SentinelOne eyes IPO price as it gears up for offering
Cybersecurity firm SentinelOne has revealed it intends to raise up to $928m on its initial public offering (IPO) as it anticipates an IPO price range of between $26 to $29 per share.
US introduces first cyber czar to bolster government response to cybercrime
The United States Senate has confirmed Chris Inglis as the first-ever cyber czar for the US government.
Cyber firm Claroty rakes in $140m from Series D, unicorn status uncertain
US industrial cybersecurity company Claroty has raised $140m from a Series D funding round co-led by Bessemer Venture Partners’ Century II fund and 40 North Ventures.