Security Technology

Pixel to acquire Cyphra to tackle growing cybersecurity issues for UK firms

IT company Pixel Holdco is set to purchase Northern Irish cybersecurity firm Cyphra for an undisclosed fee.

Sevco launches cloud security platform following $15m Series A

US firm Sevco Security has officially introduced its cloud-native security asset intelligence platform after it raised $15m in a Series A funding round.

Kaseya hit by one of the largest cyberattacks in history with REvil hack

US IT provider Kaseya has become the latest in a growing line of organisations to suffer a cyberattack at the hands of the REvil ransomware group.

CISA unveils ransomware self-assessment tool to bolster company security

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has launched the Ransomware Readiness Assessment (RRA) to help companies strengthen their security.

Global cyber study finds US remains dominant power, China continues ascent

A study by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) has found the US continues to lead the way as the number one cyber power worldwide.

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.

Cyber innovator John McAfee dead at 75 following suspected suicide

John McAfee - founder of antivirus software giant McAfee – has died aged 75.

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.

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