Ransomware the most significant cyber threat facing the UK, report finds
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) claims it has fought off a record number of digital intrusions this year driven by a surge in ransomware.
Cyber firm SnapAttack snares $8m to speed up platform development
Cybersecurity company SnapAttack has secured $8m from a financing round led by Volition Capital.
Hakimo looks to mesh cyber, physical security synergies following $4m seed
AI-informed physical security platform Hakimo has landed $4m in seed round financing as it looks to bring cyber-like tools to the workplace.
Ontic bags $40m from JMI Equity-led Series B financing raise
Protective intelligence software provider Ontic has secured $40m from a Series B funding round.
US infrastructure bill to allocate almost $2bn for cybersecurity
The US infrastructure bill signed into law by President Biden yesterday will provide close to $2bn for cybersecurity and related provisions.
How can financial institutions build successful cybercrime defences?
A recent blogpost by OneSpan has underlined what it sees as four key pillars for financial institutions that are looking to build successful defences against cybercrime.
Vice President Harris underlines US backing to Paris cyber initiative
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced the US’ support for the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace, a global initiative aimed at bolstering global cybersecurity.
Cyber firm SafeBreach scores $53.5m Series D to push forward expansion
Breach and attack simulation (BAS) platform SafeBreach has raised $53.5m from a Series D round led by Sonae IM and Israel Growth Partners.
Are workforces globally taking cybersecurity for granted?
While cybersecurity may be occupying a growing space in the attention of workforces worldwide, a recent report by Deloitte has found many workers may be taking their own cyber hygiene for granted.
UK micro businesses suffering high cost of cybersecurity breaches, GoDaddy reveals
Over a third of UK micro-businesses in the last year have been affected by cyber security incidents, costing them an estimated £166m collectively, according to research from GoDaddy.
