Tag: Cybersecurity

A recent report by Allianz has found that scammers demanded an average payment of $5.3m from hacking victims during the first six months of 2021.

MagicCube, a software-based security technology, has collected $15m in a funding round, as it looks release new tools.

Microsoft have shared hackers sympathetic to Iranian national interests have been targeting US and Israeli defence technology and global maritime businesses.

Israel-based cybersecurity platform Wiz has continued its fundraising streak, with a fresh $250m investment, bringing its valuation to $6bn.

SafeStack Academy, which provides people with cybersecurity education, has raised NZD 2.3m ($1.6m).

A new initiative will allow US government contractors to be accountable in a civil court if they fail to report breaches or maintain required cybersecurity standards.

Online card fraud has increased by 23% in the past quarter as more people use online transactions.

Data and analytics platform Gravwell has reportedly collected $3m in a funding round.

A bill drafted by the US Senate and House of Representatives would require victims of ransomware attacks in the US to report any payments to hackers within 48 hours.

US President Joe Biden has said that the US will unite 30 countries to crack down on the threat posed by ransomware gangs worldwide.