Data loss from insiders continues to pose a growing threat to security, with emerging technologies such as AI and generative AI (GenAI) only compounding the issue, indicating swift action is needed, according to Code42. Since 2021, there has been a 28% average increase in monthly insider-driven data exposure, loss, leak, and theft events. 85% of […]
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 […]
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) , Email Security & Protection , Email Threat Protection Acquiring Tessian Will Help Proofpoint Thwart Misdirected Emails, Misattached Files Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • October 30, 2023 Proofpoint has agreed to purchase a cloud email security provider founded by HSBC, RBS, Santander and UBS alumni to apply artificial intelligence to […]
Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) , Data Loss Prevention (DLP) , Endpoint Security Equity Investment Will Allow Cato Networks to Tightly Integrate CASB, DLP With SASE Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • September 22, 2023 Shlomo Kremer, co-founder and CEO, Cato Networks (Image: Cato Networks) A late-stage SASE startup led by a serial entrepreneur hauled […]
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange platform, CoinEx, has seen the loss of US$70 million in cryptocurrency following a cyber attack. The cryptocurrency exchange platform made users aware of the cyber attack on September 12 via a post on social media site X (formerly Twitter). In the post, the company explained that the cyber attack was discovered after its […]
A phishing attack has led to the loss of over US$691,000 following the compromise of the X (formely Twitter) account of co-founder of decentralized blockchain Ethereum and cryptocurrency Ether, Vitalik Buterin. The hack was discovered on September 9, following suspicious activity on Buterin’s X account. After compromising Buterin’s account, the hackers attempted to steal cryptocurrency […]