Cybersecurity

CrowdStrike to Buy Israeli Data Defense Vendor Flow Security

Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) , Data Loss Prevention (DLP) , Endpoint Security Data Security Posture Management Deal Will Help CrowdStrike Guard Endpoints, Clouds Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • March 5, 2024     CrowdStrike plans to purchase a data security posture management startup led by an Israeli Defense Forces team leader to safeguard information across […]

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ExtraHop Raises $100M in Growth Capital

ExtraHop, a Seattle, WA-based company which specialises in cloud-native network detection and response (NDR), raised $100M in Growth Capital. The round saw participation from undisclosed existing investors. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business reach. Led by Greg Clark, CEO, ExtraHop provides the Reveal(x) platform that delivers 360-degree visibility […]

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Cisco to acquire cloud-native networking and security startup Isovalent | TechCrunch

Cisco announced this morning that it intends to acquire Isovalent, a cloud-native security and networking startup that should fit well with the company’s core networking and security strategy. The companies did not share the purchase price. Isovalent has helped develop eBPF, a key open source technology that gives developers deep insight into the operating system […]

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New AMBERSQUID Cryptojacking Operation Targets Uncommon AWS Services

Sep 18, 2023THNCloud Security / Cryptocurrecy A novel cloud-native cryptojacking operation has set its eyes on uncommon Amazon Web Services (AWS) offerings such as AWS Amplify, AWS Fargate, and Amazon SageMaker to illicitly mine cryptocurrency. The malicious cyber activity has been codenamed AMBERSQUID by cloud and container security firm Sysdig. “The AMBERSQUID operation was able […]